This Isn’t a Spike—It’s the System
Gas prices are back over $4—and once again, we’re being told it’s temporary. But this isn’t just about oil. It’s about a fragile global system where one disruption sends costs soaring for everyone else. In this episode, we break down what’s really driving the spike, why inflation may be sticking around longer than promised, and how warning signs like the “Walmart Recession Signal” point to a broader economic slowdown already taking shape. At the same time, workers are pushing back. From major union wins forcing Amazon to recognize the right to strike, to locked-out refinery workers holding…
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