Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% More

Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% More

From The Karel Show by Karel

June 11, 2026 · 60 min · Season 26

About this episode

The episode discusses the rising prices of tomatoes due to inflation and the political factors influencing grocery bills while sharing a vegan tomato soup recipe.

Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% More Tomatoes are about to get a lot more expensive, and most Americans have no idea why. This week, I retreat to the kitchen to make a comforting vegan tomato soup, but even there, politics has a way of finding us. The biggest inflation story in food right now isn’t beef, eggs, or milk—it’s tomatoes. Prices are rising fast, and policy decisions could make them climb even higher. So while we chop, stir, blend, and cook, we’ll also talk about the real-world impact of politics on your grocery bill, along with the latest headlines from entertainment, current events, and the never-ending news cycle. Sometimes the best way to survive a chaotic week is with a warm bowl of soup and an honest conversation. 🥣 Easy vegan tomato soup recipe 🍅 Why tomato prices are surging 💰 The hidden cost of food inflation 🎭 Entertainment and pop culture updates 📰 Politics that affect everyday life Grab a spoon and join the conversation. Support independent media: Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel Subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are heard. The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday…

People in this episode

Host: Karel

Topics covered

  • food inflation
  • politics
  • vegan cooking
  • grocery prices
  • entertainment
  • current events

Keywords

  • tomatoes
  • food inflation
  • grocery prices
  • vegan
  • cooking
  • politics
  • entertainment

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Products: tomatoes

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