Nicholas Florko, a staff writer with The Atlantic, shares his insights on the swift spread of bird flu in North America. He discusses the first confirmed human case in Canada and the alarming number of infections in the U.S. Florko highlights the impact on poultry industries, leading to the culling of millions of birds and rising egg prices. He raises concerns about the virus's potential to mutate and the importance of proactive measures in public health. The emotional challenges faced by farmers and the need for better testing on farms are also explored.