The avian flu has hit the Midwest hard this year, which could affect prices on poultry and egg products. An industry expert shares how businesses have battled the disease, and if low supply could impact consumers. Then an expert on race talks about why some commentators are hesitant to describe the attack on a black Charleston church as racially motivated. We also get some unique garlic recipes.
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How Racism Lead To Attack On Black Charleston Church
Dylann Roof has confessed to authorities that he is responsible for shooting and killing nine members of a prayer meeting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston on Wednesday night. According to investigators, he told them that he intended to start a race war.
It became apparent Thursday that racism was a motivation behind the attack when a witness reported Roof saying “I have to do it. You rape our women and you’re taking over our country and you have to go.” A Facebook picture also showed him wearing flags from apartheid-era South Africa and Rhodesia.
Some have been hesitant to characterize the attack as racist. Presidential hopeful Jeb Bush told a crowd this morning “I don’t know what was on the mind or the heart of the man who committed these atrocious crimes.” But other commentators have been clearer with some calling for South Carolina to take down the confederate flag that flies at its capital.
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Avian Flu: How The Egg Industry Is Responding
With ongoing avian flu concerns in Wisconsin and the region, the CEO of a Midwestern egg company explains how the disease affects his business, and the bio-security measures in place to stop the spread.
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Food Friday: Garlic
Garlic can really bring out some of the fresh flavors of summer. That’s according to one of our Food Friday regulars, who shares her favorite ways to use garlic with summer recipes.
Episode Credits
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Mike Arnold Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Karsonya Whitehead Guest
- John Brunnquell Guest
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