Press Play with Madeleine Brand
What’s driving up prices on daily goods like gas and food?
Today the U.S. Labor Department said prices in October were 6.2% higher than they were last year, which is the biggest jump in three decades.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenToday the U.S. Labor Department said prices in October were 6.2% higher than they were last year, which is the biggest jump in three decades. High prices and shortages are hitting food banks too, and some are concerned they won’t have enough supplies to give out for the holidays.
Frustration with school boards is brewing nationwide and affecting elections. San Francisco Mayor London Breed endorsed the recall of three progressive members of her city’s school board, citing fed-up parents as one big reason.
Plus, the new book “Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide” contains hundreds of pages of tasty treats and places worth seeking out around the world, and KCRW’s Evan Kleiman talks about squash recipes for fall.
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5 storiesInflation is high due to COVID, fed policy, supply chain issues. That puts President Biden in a tough spot
The Labor Department said prices in October were 6.2% higher than they were last year, which is the biggest jump in three decades.
Read the story8 minSome food banks struggle to get Thanksgiving staples amid inflation. What does it mean for families?
With inflation and supply chain disruption, it’s tougher for some food banks to stock certain items. They’ve already seen an enormous surge in demand during the pandemic.
Read the story7 minHow culture wars around critical race theory affect parents, politicians, educators
Frustration with school boards is brewing nationwide and affecting elections. SF Mayor London Breed endorsed the recall of three progressive members of her city’s school board, citing fed-up parents as one big reason.
Read the story11 min‘Gastro Obscura’: Explore little-known edible wonders and their histories worldwide
“Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide” contains hundreds of pages of tasty treats and places worth seeking out around the world.
Read the story15 minSquash shines this fall. Try recipes for butternut squash lasagne, stuffed pumpkin, latkes
The versatility of orange-fleshed winter squashes is on display during Thanksgiving and Hanukkah festivities.
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