US inflation hits 4.2% driven by rising energy prices

US inflation hits 4.2% driven by rising energy prices

June 12, 2026 · 57 min

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The episode discusses the recent rise in US inflation driven by increasing energy prices and the implications of military actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – When leaders talk crisply about statistics, sound bites can stitch themselves into scandal. A president saying, "I love the inflation," made good headlines for critics. Strip away the spin, and you see the real story. Energy prices pushed this increase. Oil locked up in the Strait of Hormuz and bold military moves to seize tankers matter to...

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