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Clearing the Air is a monthly podcast brought to you by The Flinchbaugh Center in partnership with the Smoke and Mirrors podcast. Hosted by Eric Atkinson, the show offers thoughtful, fact‑driven conversations for anyone interested in the intersection of agricultural economics, policy, and real‑world decision‑making. Each episode features insights from Jennifer Ifft, Mark Edelman, and Brad Lubben, along with a rotating monthly guest.

Clearing the Air is a monthly podcast brought to you by The Flinchbaugh Center in partnership with the Smoke and Mirrors podcast. Hosted by Eric Atkinson, the show offers thoughtful, fact‑driven conversations for anyone interested in the intersection of agricultural economics, policy, and real‑world decision‑making. Each episode features insights from Jennifer Ifft, Mark Edelman, and Brad Lubben, along with a rotating monthly guest.

Clearing the Air is a monthly podcast brought to you by The Flinchbaugh Center in partnership with the Smoke and Mirrors podcast. Hosted by Eric Atkinson, the show offers thoughtful, fact‑driven conversations for anyone interested in the intersection of agricultural economics, policy, and real‑world decision‑making. Each episode features insights from Jennifer Ifft, Mark Edelman, and Brad Lubben, along with a rotating monthly guest.

This quarterly podcast series is our no-nonsense take on today’s economic trends. It’s designed to break down key economic indicators in clear, everyday language—giving a "thumbs up" for positive signs and a "thumbs down" when caution is needed. The goal is to cut through the clutter, keep our community and stakeholders informed, and spark conversations that drive smart policy and real change.

This quarterly podcast series is our no-nonsense take on today’s economic trends. It’s designed to break down key economic indicators in clear, everyday language—giving a "thumbs up" for positive signs and a "thumbs down" when caution is needed. The goal is to cut through the clutter, keep our community and stakeholders informed, and spark conversations that drive smart policy and real change.