From PBS NewsHour.

Inflation, tariffs and bird flu are probably not the guests you wanted at your Thanksgiving feast. But they all have a role to play in how much you’ll be paying for your holiday meal.

PBS News’ Tim McPhillips spoke to David Ortega, a food economist and professor at Michigan State University, to break down the costs of Thanksgiving 2025 and how you can get the best deal on turkey, pies and all the fixings.

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