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An Eggspensive Dilemma by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

An Eggspensive Dilemma

from The Journal.

by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Published: Tue Feb 25 2025

Show Notes

As the U.S. fights a persistent bird flu outbreak, the cost of eggs has skyrocketed. The owner of a brunch cafe tells us about the impact of high-priced eggs on his business and WSJ’s Patrick Thomas unpacks one possible fix that the egg industry wouldn't consider – until now.


Further Reading:

- Soaring Egg Prices Reignite Debate Over Bird Flu Vaccinations

- Atthe ‘Wall Street of Eggs,’ Demand Is Surging

- First Cows, Now Cats. Is Bird Flu Coming for Humans Next?

Further Listening:

- Bird Flu and the High Price of Eggs

- Farm-to-Table Pioneer on Why We Still Need Better Food

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