A Moment of Clarity: The Rising Costs of Farming and the Looming Food Crisis

About this episode

Michael Steele discusses the rising costs of farming and the implications for the food supply and economy.

With a staggering 70% of U.S. farmers unable to afford the necessary inputs for their crops, Michael underscores the dire implications this has for food supply in the coming months. He connects the dots between economic turmoil and political leadership, critiquing the current administration's lack of a coherent economic agenda. As the nation grapples with these challenges, Michael calls for a return to focus on the everyday struggles of Americans, rather than getting lost in political distractions. Tune in for a candid discussion on the realities facing farmers and the broader implications for our economy. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/ Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534 Watch The Michael Steele Podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Steele

Topics covered

• farming
• food crisis
• economic turmoil
• political leadership
• American struggles

Keywords

• farming costs
• food crisis
• economic agenda
• political distractions
• American farmers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MSNBC, The Bulwark

Places: U.S.

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