The Sporkful – New Jersey’s Pork Roll – Taylor Ham Wars (28:36)

Having become more and more acquainted with the Food Network, I've grown attached to food and food-related programs, so I was beyond excited to check out The Sporkful. While I did not grow up in New Jersey, I have vague awareness about the Pork Roll/Taylor Ham controversy, where a famed meat roll synonymous to the city has two different names, depending on where you lived in the city.

There's plenty of fun to be had here, as host Dan Pashman uses pre-established audio from Barack Obama and Chris Christie to set the scene to show how important the food is to the state's culture. But what is even better is how Pashman uses his own interviews to bring his points across. How do you show the importance of this debate and this meat? Interview locals and a New Jersey comedian of course! Interviews can relay so much when it comes to information and ideas, and I like how Pashman uses locality to bring his message and story further.