The Cost of Living, the Cost of Safety, and the Clock Ticking in Washington

The Cost of Living, the Cost of Safety, and the Clock Ticking in Washington

July 21, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

Jimmy Barrett discusses safety concerns regarding e-bikes, economic signals, and federal employment issues.

On today's Jimmy Barrett Show, Jimmy tackles the growing concerns surrounding e-bikes in residential neighborhoods and the safety issues they're creating for pedestrians and drivers alike. He also looks at the mixed signals in the economy—why consumer confidence may be improving even as grocery prices continue to shock shoppers at the checkout. Plus, Jimmy discusses federal employment hitting its lowest level in 30 years and the race against the clock for Congress to pass Reconciliation 3.0 and the Save America Act, one point at a time.

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