
World Food Program warns of a looming global catastrophe
Clip: 8/22/2022 | 7m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
World Food Program warns of a looming global catastrophe
Much of East Africa and other areas of the world are now facing a food crisis in part due to climate change and Russia’s war with Ukraine. This comes as the World Food Program is experiencing funding shortages amid the prospect that many people will soon go hungry without action from the global community. David Beasley, executive director of the WFP, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss.
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World Food Program warns of a looming global catastrophe
Clip: 8/22/2022 | 7m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Much of East Africa and other areas of the world are now facing a food crisis in part due to climate change and Russia’s war with Ukraine. This comes as the World Food Program is experiencing funding shortages amid the prospect that many people will soon go hungry without action from the global community. David Beasley, executive director of the WFP, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss.
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