Kathryn Blaze Baum

Kathryn Blaze Baum, a Globe reporter known for her investigations into drug-related issues, dives deep into the misinformation surrounding fentanyl trafficking from Canada. She exposes how the White House has misrepresented data, noting that the majority of fentanyl seized in the U.S. actually originates from Mexican cartels, not Canada. The discussion also touches on the political implications of recent Senate resolutions regarding trade and tariffs, clarifying misconceptions about national security at the northern border.

In this discussion, investigative reporters Grant Robertson and Kathryn Blaze Baum delve into the harrowing Canadian listeria outbreak linked to plant-based milks, which tragically resulted in three deaths. They uncover the alarming fact that the food facility associated with the outbreak hadn't been inspected for years, raising serious questions about Canada's food safety protocols. The duo explains the failures of a new inspection algorithm that was supposed to prioritize high-risk sites but instead overlooked crucial inspections, highlighting the profound impact on affected families.