CDC Regulations and Mushing with Kat Langlais and Sarah Brooks

The conversation discusses the new CDC regulations that are impacting dog mushers and sled dog races between the US and Canada. The guests, Kat and Sarah, share their experiences and concerns about the regulations and the financial burden they impose on mushers. They highlight the importance of unity and advocacy in fighting for exemptions and more reasonable requirements. The conversation also mentions the letter writing campaign initiated by Senator Susan Collins and the efforts to raise awareness among the business community. The guests provide their contact information for further engagement.

Keywords

CDC regulations, dog mushers, sled dog races, US-Canada border, exemptions, financial burden, unity, advocacy, letter writing campaign, awareness, business community

Takeaways

The new CDC regulations are causing financial burden and logistical challenges for dog mushers and sled dog races between the US and Canada.
Mushers and race organizations need to unite and advocate for exemptions and more reasonable requirements.
A letter writing campaign has been initiated by Senator Susan Collins to raise awareness and gather individual stories to support the cause.
Efforts are being made to engage the business community and highlight the economic impact of the regulations.
Continued advocacy and unity are crucial in fighting for the rights of sled dogs and the future of the sport.

Titles

The Future of Sled Dog Racing: Advocacy and Unity
Uniting for Exemptions: Advocacy in the Face of Financial Burden

Sound Bites

“We have to be the voice of reason when it comes to our dogs and we have to be seen and be known and be loud.”
“We have to have a voice and that voice has to be heard.”
“The word has to get out about this letter writing campaign. This word has to get out, you know, to continue contact with each individual state’s senators.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background of Guests

01:53 Overview of CDC Regulations and Concerns

06:03 Previous Process for Crossing the US-Canada Border

08:51 Impact of CDC Regulations on Mushers and Kennels

09:37 Efforts to Advocate for Exemptions and Reasonable Requirements

28:00 Recent Developments and Letter Writing Campaign

42:22 Foreseeing the Future and the Importance of Unity

51:51 Call to Action and Contact Information