New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani and President Trump met at the Oval Office, Russia-Ukraine peace talks are underway in Geneva, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has teased an announcement from the Trump administration on health care. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discusses rising cost pressures on Americans and addresses concerns about aid for farmers who’ve been hit by tariffs. Plus, chef, restaurateur, TV host, and author Lidia Bastianich is cooking up meals that nourish body and spirit this holiday season. She discusses rising costs for consumers and shares her methods for satisfying moments around the dinner table–including a tip for extra special turkey.

Sec. Brooke Rollins - 16:03

Lidia Bastianich - 31:16

In this episode:

Brooke Rollins, @SecRollins

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY

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Affording Food: Agriculture Sec. Rollins & Chef Lidia Bastianich 11/24/25

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Affording Food: Agriculture Sec. Rollins & Chef Lidia Bastianich 11/24/25