Steve Charter

Peter Goodman, a global economics correspondent for The New York Times, and Steve Charter, a third-generation cattle rancher from Montana, discuss the alarming rise in beef prices during the pandemic. They investigate how industry consolidation has left ranchers struggling despite consumer demand. Charter shares historical insights about ranching while highlighting the impact of market dynamics and political decisions on family farms. The conversation also critiques the effects of deregulation, revealing the complexities and vulnerabilities within America's food supply chain.