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The episode discusses shrinkflation's impact on grocery prices and features commentary on political remarks and international tensions.
Colokum Craft Coffee Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 532 Road Rage 101: ShrinkFlation NATIONAL DAY: NATIONAL EX-SPOUSE DAY BIRTHDAY: PETE ROSE (1941–2024) – MLB ALL-TIME HIT KING AND CONTROVERSIAL LEGEND THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1956 – AMPEX DEMONSTRATES THE FIRST COMMERCIAL VIDEOTAPE RECORDER --- SHRINKFLATION HITS HARD A new study finds shrinkflation is quietly driving grocery costs up by as much as 74% for families, as manufacturers reduce package sizes while keeping prices the same or higher. Consumers are paying more while getting less, often without realizing it at the checkout. This isn’t just inflation—it’s deception with better packaging. At some point, people stop blaming “the economy” and start noticing who’s actually shrinking the box while charging full price. --- KELLY’S COMMENT SPARKS BACKLASH Arizona Senator Mark Kelly is drawing criticism after making remarks suggesting he wouldn’t want an all-white crew on a space shuttle, including himself in the statement. The comment has ignited debate over race, representation, and…
People in this episode
Host: Bruce Magee
Topics covered
- shrinkflation
- grocery costs
- political commentary
- diversity
- Iran tensions
Keywords
- shrinkflation
- grocery prices
- political backlash
- diversity
- Iran tensions
- Arizona Senator
- Colokum Craft Coffee
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Colokum Craft Coffee
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Organizations: Boomer Bunker, AMPEX
Places: Arizona
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