Claire Carlson
Reporter for the Daily Yonder who covers farm and agriculture issues and was interviewed about the impacts of the government shutdown and trade policies on farmers.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 29min
More at stake: When extremist political movements infiltrate rural communities
Daily Yonder reporters Sarah Melotte and Claire Carlson discuss how extremist political movements impact rural communities, focusing on examples like banning electronic voting systems and defunding libraries. They emphasize that rural areas face higher stakes when extremist movements infiltrate, affecting essential services and community dynamics. The episode explores the challenges faced by rural libraries, county clerks, and the influence of vocal minorities promoting election denialism. The guests highlight the importance of rural communal spaces like libraries and the broader implications of extremist movements in rural areas.
Nov 15, 2025 • 14min
PREVIEW - Will Kaback talks with Claire Carlson about how farmers are impacted by the government shutdown and trade wars.
Claire Carlson, a Daily Yonder reporter specializing in agriculture, discusses the severe impacts of government shutdowns and trade wars on farmers. She highlights how closures and staff layoffs disrupt critical services and payments, exacerbating existing challenges. Carlson also explains how tariffs, especially those affecting soybeans, squeeze profits while driving up input costs. With farmers calling for clearer communication amid uncertainty, the conversation sheds light on the hidden struggles within American agriculture.
