The Brian Lehrer Show

Trump's New Agriculture Secretary

Dec 3, 2024
Georgina Gustin, a reporter specializing in agriculture and food systems for Inside Climate News, discusses Brooke Rollins' controversial appointment as the new Agriculture Secretary. They dive into the challenges farmers face due to climate change and the implications of a climate skeptic in leadership. The conversation highlights the agricultural sector's role in greenhouse gas emissions and examines the paradox farmers encounter when political choices clash with the reality of extreme weather impacts on their livelihoods.
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