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A business reporter goes to the rodeo
Mar 18, 2025

A business reporter goes to the rodeo

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Today: economic lessons from the people responsible for serving Texas-sized food portions to nearly 2.5 million rodeo attendees.

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Feeding 2.5 million people over 3 weeks at Houston's rodeo

From massive burgers to turkey legs, chocolate-covered strawberries and a half a pineapple stuffed with friend shrimp and Fruity Pebbles.
Dominic Palmieri (left) goes by the "Midway Gourmet." He's responsible for all the carnival food at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Alex Schroeder/Marketplace

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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC