USDA Quiet On Climate Research, Shopping Locally, Private Health Insurance

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The Agriculture Department has broken from past practice and is no longer publicizing its own studies on the effects of climate change. We find out why. We also discuss why it’s getting more difficult to shop locally, and talk about the attention private health insurance is getting on the campaign trail.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Helena Bottemiller Evich Guest
  • Megan Stringer Guest