EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 59 MIN
Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% More
from The Karel Show · host Karel
Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% MoreTomatoes are about to get a lot more expensive, and most Americans have no idea why.This week, I retreat to the kitchen to make a comforting vegan tomato soup, but even there, politics has a way of finding us. The biggest inflation story in food right now isn’t beef, eggs, or milk—it’s tomatoes. Prices are rising fast, and policy decisions could make them climb even higher.So while we chop, stir, blend, and cook, we’ll also talk about the real-world impact of politics on your grocery bill, along with the latest headlines from entertainment, current events, and the never-ending news cycle.Sometimes the best way to survive a chaotic week is with a warm bowl of soup and an honest conversation.🥣 Easy vegan tomato soup recipe🍅 Why tomato prices are surging💰 The hidden cost of food inflation🎭 Entertainment and pop culture updates📰 Politics that affect everyday lifeGrab a spoon and join the conversation.Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are heard.The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember.#Tomatoes,#FoodInflation,#Inflation,#GroceryPrices,#FoodPrices,#Vegan,#VeganCooking,#TomatoSoup,#CookingShow,#CurrentEvents,#Politics,#DonaldTrump,#Economy,#CostOfLiving,#KitchenTalk,#FoodNews,#PlantBased,#VeganRecipes,#HealthyEating,#BudgetCooking,#NewsCommentary,#AmericanEconomy,#FoodCosts,#PoliticalCommentary,#KarelShow,#ReallyKarel,#Podcast,#YouTubeNews,#IndependentMedia,#Cookinghttps://youtube.com/live/lnZPMqWBZ1EBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support.The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.
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Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% MoreTomatoes are about to get a lot more expensive, and most Americans have no idea why.This week, I retreat to the kitchen to make a comforting vegan tomato soup, but even there, politics has a way of finding us. The biggest inflation story in food right now isn’t beef, eggs, or milk—it’s tomatoes. Prices are rising fast, and policy decisions could make them climb even higher.So while we chop, stir, blend, and cook, we’ll also talk about the real-world impact of politics on your grocery bill, along with the latest headlines from entertainment, current events, and the never-ending news cycle.Sometimes the best way to survive a chaotic week is with a warm bowl of soup and an honest conversation.🥣 Easy vegan tomato soup recipe🍅 Why tomato prices are surging💰 The hidden cost of food inflation🎭 Entertainment and pop culture updates📰 Politics that affect everyday lifeGrab a spoon and join the conversation.Support independent media:Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarelSubscribe:youtube.com/reallykarelListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and everywhere podcasts are heard.The Karel Show streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM Pacific.Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, journalist, and commentator broadcasting from Las Vegas alongside his faithful service dog, Ember.#Tomatoes,#FoodInflation,#Inflation,#GroceryPrices,#FoodPrices,#Vegan,#VeganCooking,#TomatoSoup,#CookingShow,#CurrentEvents,#Politics,#DonaldTrump,#Economy,#CostOfLiving,#KitchenTalk,#FoodNews,#PlantBased,#VeganRecipes,#HealthyEating,#BudgetCooking,#NewsCommentary,#AmericanEconomy,#FoodCosts,#PoliticalCommentary,#KarelShow,#ReallyKarel,#Podcast,#YouTubeNews,#IndependentMedia,#Cookinghttps://youtube.com/live/lnZPMqWBZ1EBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support.The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.
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