The national baby formula supply shortage began in Michigan at an Abbott plant in Sturgis. Detroit News reporter Kayla Ruble explained the plant's problematic past, the fragility of our supply chain, dramatic steps taken by parents of infants in their quest for formula and the steps being taken to end the shortage.

Guest: Kayla Ruble, reporter for The Detroit News

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