Now that we’re in midwinter, and local produce is pretty much limited to root vegetables - we find out how New York’s best chefs come up with fresh menus. Also: our Political Projections film series looks into how Hollywood has taken comic aim at politics. And to start us off - John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji with sneak peek at "America's Exit Poll" coverage of the Super Tuesday primaries.

On Wed., Feb. 6, we'll discuss plans to create a new design for Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to make it more user-friendly. And you can help shape those plans! Share your ideas for the redesign of Grand Army Plaza here.