America’s Meat Supply Crisis with Tom Vilsack

America’s Meat Supply Crisis with Tom Vilsack

With just a few companies controlling the vast majority of beef, pork and poultry processing in the US, the nation's meat supply chain was already vulnerable. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings of the system and threatens to disrupt the entire industry, from farmers to processing plants to grocery store shelves. Former Iowa Governor and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how food banks are reporting a 70% increase in demand from communities while farmers are forced to dump milk or let animal products go to waste.

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The US and China's Great Decoupling

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13 Jan 202022min

The Top Global Stories of 2019

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The crisis in Venezuela couldn't get any worse, until it did. Brexit had to get done, until it didn't. The Mueller Report would be a bombshell, until it landed like a dud. And Pelosi would never bring...

23 Des 201919min

The Republican Taking on Trump in 2020 (Yes, They Do Exist)

The Republican Taking on Trump in 2020 (Yes, They Do Exist)

There's no shortage of Democratic presidential candidates in 2020, but when it comes to Republicans it’s a lonely road. Enter Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, who is attempting the unthinkable for a ...

16 Des 201920min

Justice Dept Report on FBI Russia Probe Explained

Justice Dept Report on FBI Russia Probe Explained

Today, we've got something a bit different for you. My friend and GZERO World guest Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney, SDNY, hosts a podcast called CAFE Insider along with former New Jersey Attorney...

12 Des 201921min

Inequality in American Cities

Inequality in American Cities

In the latest episode of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, we’re examining enormous income and quality of life disparities in some of the most liberal, Democratic spots on the U.S. map—major cities. Urban...

9 Des 201916min

Worried Sick

Worried Sick

The “Spanish flu” virus of 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people, more than all the deaths in World War I combined. While global public health efforts have greatly improved mortality rates in mor...

25 Nov 201924min

Andrew Yang Shows His Work

Andrew Yang Shows His Work

Last year, no one knew his name. Today the #YangGang is growing as fast as his campaign is raising money. But when it comes to his flagship policy proposal, do the numbers add up? Ian Bremmer intervie...

18 Nov 201921min

Clerical Errors

Clerical Errors

The Catholic Church is facing tremendous internal upheaval and Pope Francis is at the center of it. Our guest is a Jesuit priest who recently had a private audience with the Pontiff, and who has court...

11 Nov 201926min

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