Are crickets the future of food?

# Stuff You Should Know Episode Summary

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the world of cricket farming and entomophagy, exploring why insects—particularly crickets—might be humanity's answer to looming food security crises. The episode breaks down the staggering environmental costs of traditional livestock farming, from water consumption to greenhouse gases, and explains why crickets are emerging as an incredibly efficient protein alternative that's already gaining traction in startups across America. Along the way, they chat about cultural attitudes toward eating bugs, Kevin Bachhuber's pioneering cricket farm business, and even debate the finer points of soft-shell crabs and shrimp allergies.