The Metro

Why egg prices could keep going up


Listen Later

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.

Hear more stories from The Metro on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Tomorrow’s question: "What are you doing to reduce waste?"

Join the conversation by calling 313-577-1019 or leaving us an Open Mic message on the WDET app. 

Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The MetroBy WDET

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

4 ratings


More shows like The Metro

View all
My Brother, My Brother And Me by The McElroys

My Brother, My Brother And Me

30,124 Listeners

The Daily by The New York Times

The Daily

113,004 Listeners

Up First from NPR by NPR

Up First from NPR

56,983 Listeners

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat by New York Times Opinion

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

7,228 Listeners

Offline with Jon Favreau by Crooked Media

Offline with Jon Favreau

2,317 Listeners