There have been many authors on The Mike & Judy Show, but today's show features Michael Malice, a truly unique writer who is working on the Unauthorized Autobiograhy of Kim Jong-il. Welcome to the bizarre world of the north Korea (since Korea is one nation divided by American Imperialism, we keep the "n" lowercase). It's a nation where politics is religion, and religion is the worship of an odd little man by the name of Kim Jong Il. It is a notoriously reclusive and closed nation, one whose inner workings can only be guessed at by outsiders—until now. Taken directly from primary sources spirited out of the “Hermit Kingdom”, Michael's book will expose the life and lessons of Kim Jong-Il from his own unique perspective. If truth is stranger than fiction, then what is presented as truth in North Korea is stranger still. From his miraculous birth to breeding giant rabbits, this is the philosophy of the world’s zaniest dictator—as he himself would have it be told. This program was sponsored by Roberta'a

"If you're thinking of traveling to North Korea - do it! It's like going to the moon." [04:00]

"If we want to negotiate with North Korea we don't have to argue with them, we just have to accept their premise and move on from there." [12:00]

--Michael Malice on The Mike & Judy Show

This week U Look Hungry welcomes food polymath Julia Turshen who has done everything from working on Mario Batali's TV show Spain: On The Road Again, food writing, producing, as well as being Gwyeneth Paltrow's personal chef. They talk Kimchi Chronicles and trying bizzare eats on the road in Korea such as raw sea squirt, guilty foods, and roadtripping with Mario in Spain. Learn what some of Julia's favorite new cookbooks are, her rediscovery of cream cheese, and what she would cook and eat as a last meal. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market

This week is all about Asian food traditions for new year celebrations, both lunar and Gregorian.