Slate News What Next: Which Came First, the Bird Flu or the Egg?
Nov 27, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Marcia Brown, a food and agriculture reporter at POLITICO, dives into the rising cost of eggs due to avian flu. She explains how increasing cases affect food prices and the broader implications for supply chains. The conversation highlights the challenges federal agencies face in handling outbreaks amid public health risks. Brown shares insights on farmers' frustrations with federal responses and how factors like deportations complicate tracking the virus, ultimately intertwining public policy with food safety.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of Avian Influenza on Egg Prices
02:05 • 2min
The Rising Concern of Avian Flu and Its Economic Impact
03:49 • 3min
Avian Flu and Agricultural Resilience
07:15 • 9min
Navigating Avian Flu: Farmers, Federal Intervention, and the Future
16:40 • 3min
Deportations, Avian Flu, and Food Safety
20:05 • 5min