Egg prices have soared across the country in recent months, with the average price of a dozen eggs in Michigan hovering at $5. 

Inflation, bird flu compromising commercial flocks statewide, and a new law that requires all eggs sold in Michigan to be cage-free are all playing a part.

The steep cost of this staple grocery item was central to President Trump’s campaign. He pledged to make things like groceries more affordable for the average American. But what kind of power does he really have to do that? 

Kevin Cotter, professor and chair of Wayne State University's Department of Economics, joined the show to discuss the economic landscape of eggs, groceries and inflation more broadly.

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