Your Money Is Worth Less Today Than It Was Last Month

Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes · May 12, 2026 · 16m

Inflation just hit 3.8%, the highest in three years, and wages can't keep up. Gas is nearly $4.50 a gallon, groceries cost more than ever, and the war in Iran is in its 11th week with no end in sight. Today, Grant breaks down what the numbers actually mean for your wallet, why last week's "good" jobs report is more complicated than the headline, and what Trump is trying to do about it before summer.CHAPTERS1:45 — Gas prices & the real cost at the pump3:10 — Why wages aren't keeping up4:30 — The jobs report explained (it's not as good as it looked)6:00 — Trump's poll numbers on the economy7:20…