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We Have to Talk About Inflation

Ben Carlson and Michael Batnick join the show to discuss rising prices, the Great Resignation, and labor shortages

By Derek Thompson
California gas prices hit an average price of $4.676 Sunday, setting the highest recorded average price for regular gasoline, according to AAA. Americas largest state by population has the highest gas prices in the country. The national average dropped sli


Our first Economic Roundtable discusses rising prices, the Great Resignation, labor shortages, the supply chain mess, Joe Biden’s puking approval numbers, and what the White House can do to turn things around.

Host: Derek Thompson
Guests: Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson
Producer: Devon Manze

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