Topic: Poultry Prices

3 chapters across the catalog

Golden Poop
Episode 1742 1:05:22 - 1:10:48

1742: Golden Poop

Egg Prices, Poultry Industry Culling Policies

Egg prices in the U.S. have spiked to over $8 per dozen due to USDA "stamping out" policies that require the culling of entire flocks within 48 hours of a single bird flu detection. One Michigan producer was forced to kill 6.5 million chickens. While some experts advocate for poultry vaccination, current trade concerns prevent its implementation. Notably, meat chicken prices remain stable as the outbreaks are concentrated in egg-laying facilities.

Slime Mold
Episode 1442 3:06:09 - 3:10:27

1442: Slime Mold

Bird Flu Outbreak and Poultry Culling

A highly pathogenic bird flu has been detected in 32 U.S. states, leading to the culling of millions of chickens and turkeys. The USDA is using "foam" to suffocate entire barns of birds to prevent the spread. The hosts warn that this will lead to skyrocketing poultry prices and fits the broader "Great Reset" narrative of food scarcity.

Episode 433 1:14:14 - 1:15:43

433: Hanseatic League

Chick-fil-A Controversy and Chicken Offsets

The public controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A's leadership has led to the creation of "Chicken Offsets," a platform where customers can donate to pro-LGBTQ charities to compensate for eating at the restaurant. The entire situation is characterized as a massive and creative publicity stunt that has significantly boosted the chain's sales.