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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 6 MIN

Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist says red meat may not be the star of Christmas Dinner anymore

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Red meat may no longer be the star of the Christmas dinner table. The price of sirloin and porterhouse steaks and lamb chops rose about 25-percent in the past year, and beef mince and sausages more than 10-percent. But poultry and pork have stayed at or below the rate of inflation. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Andrew Dickens that a summer salad's more affordable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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