Bagel Bans

Bagel Bans

From Compact Podcast by Compact

May 12, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 259

About this episode

The episode discusses inflation, the spread of hantavirus, and New York's consideration of banning traditional pizzas and bagels.

Inflation hits 3.8 percent, the hantavirus is spreading, and New York state considers banning pizzas and bagels as we know them. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Schmitz

Guests: Ashley Frawley, Geoff Shullenberger

Topics covered

  • inflation
  • hantavirus
  • New York
  • food bans
  • politics
  • society

Keywords

  • inflation
  • hantavirus
  • New York
  • bagel ban
  • pizza ban
  • politics
  • society

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Places: New York

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