Prices Too High
Today, we're tackling a persistent challenge impacting wallets globally: inflation. While headlines might suggest inflation is slowing, the harsh reality for many is that prices never truly returned to pre-pandemic levels. We're asking: why are things...
December 13, 2025
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Today, we're tackling a persistent challenge impacting wallets globally: inflation. While headlines might suggest inflation is slowing, the harsh reality for many is that prices never truly returned to pre-pandemic levels. We're asking: why are things still so expensive, and what can be done about it?First, let's look at the numbers. The "pre-pandemic" benchmark is generally considered 2019. Back then, the U.S. annual Consumer Price Index was 2.3%. Fast forward to November 2024, and that figure stands at 2.7%<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support</a>.
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