Chronic wasting disease, the fatal illness impacting deer and elk, explained

Chronic wasting disease — an always fatal disease that affects deer, elk and other animals — has been spreading across the country for the past few decades. This year, it was detected for the first time in state-run feed grounds in Wyoming, which wildlife biologists fear could lead to a deadly epidemic.

Wyoming Public Radio reporter Caitlin Tan joins host Scott Tong to explain.