Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The conversation with Good Ranchers CEO Ben Spell centers on the "untold story" of how American ranchers are struggling due to a combination of policy changes and economic factors. Spell highlights that since 2015, mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork has been repealed, allowing imported meat to be sold without transparency. This lack of labeling, combined with a 75-year low in U.S. cattle herds, has driven up prices and discouraged local production. Spell advocates for restoring transparency and supporting American farms to ensure food independence, drawing parallels to energy independence.
Chapter List
00:00 - The Hidden Cost of Beef: Clay Travis introduces Ben Spell to discuss why meat prices are skyrocketing and the reality of where our beef comes from.
00:51 - The Repeal of Labeling Laws: Ben explains the 2015 repeal of mandatory country-of-origin labeling and its impact on the 4 billion pounds of beef imported last year.
02:15 - A 75-Year Low in Cattle Herds: A look at the staggering decline in American cattle populations and how it affects the supply and demand of beef.
03:32 - Prioritizing the American Rancher: Discussing the lack of incentives for local farmers and the need for transparency to help consumers choose American products.
05:17 - The Origin Story of Good Ranchers: Ben shares his journey from worship pastor to entrepreneur, driven by a calling to provide healthy, American-sourced food.
07:41 - The Importance of Food Independence: Why producing our own food is as critical as energy independence for the nation's security and stability.
09:04 - Connecting Families to Farms: Advice on how to support local ranchers and how Good Ranchers ships vacuum-sealed, quality meat directly to homes.
10:34 - Recommendations for the White House: Ben outlines the steps needed to make meat more affordable, including restoring labeling and expanding independent processing.
11:41 - The Monopoly on Meat Processing: A breakdown of how four major corporations control 85% of U.S. beef processing and the issues with foreign ownership.
13:10 - Why Are Herds So Low?: Factors contributing to the herd decline, including long-term drought, rising fuel costs, and a lack of economic incentives.
14:53 - Lobbying and the Future of Beef: A final look at the lobbying interests behind non-labeling and the specifics of how Good Ranchers' beef is raised and fed.
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The conversation with Good Ranchers CEO Ben Spell centers on the "untold story" of how American ranchers are struggling due to a combination of policy changes and economic factors. Spell highlights that since 2015, mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork has been repealed, allowing imported meat to be sold without transparency. This lack of labeling, combined with a 75-year low in U.S. cattle herds, has driven up prices and discouraged local production. Spell advocates for restoring transparency and supporting American farms to ensure food independence, drawing parallels to energy independence.
Chapter List
00:00 - The Hidden Cost of Beef: Clay Travis introduces Ben Spell to discuss why meat prices are skyrocketing and the reality of where our beef comes from.
00:51 - The Repeal of Labeling Laws: Ben explains the 2015 repeal of mandatory country-of-origin labeling and its impact on the 4 billion pounds of beef imported last year.
02:15 - A 75-Year Low in Cattle Herds: A look at the staggering decline in American cattle populations and how it affects the supply and demand of beef.
03:32 - Prioritizing the American Rancher: Discussing the lack of incentives for local farmers and the need for transparency to help consumers choose American products.
05:17 - The Origin Story of Good Ranchers: Ben shares his journey from worship pastor to entrepreneur, driven by a calling to provide healthy, American-sourced food.
07:41 - The Importance of Food Independence: Why producing our own food is as critical as energy independence for the nation's security and stability.
09:04 - Connecting Families to Farms: Advice on how to support local ranchers and how Good Ranchers ships vacuum-sealed, quality meat directly to homes.
10:34 - Recommendations for the White House: Ben outlines the steps needed to make meat more affordable, including restoring labeling and expanding independent processing.
11:41 - The Monopoly on Meat Processing: A breakdown of how four major corporations control 85% of U.S. beef processing and the issues with foreign ownership.
13:10 - Why Are Herds So Low?: Factors contributing to the herd decline, including long-term drought, rising fuel costs, and a lack of economic incentives.
14:53 - Lobbying and the Future of Beef: A final look at the lobbying interests behind non-labeling and the specifics of how Good Ranchers' beef is raised and fed.
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Join Clay Travis, founder of OutKick, and Buck Sexton, former CIA analyst, as they break down the biggest stories in politics, culture, and daily news. Smart. Fun. Sane.
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X: twitter.com/clayandbuck
Facebook: facebook.com/ClayandBuck
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Podcast: https://ihr.fm/3InlkL8
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