5/5/26: When Affordability Disappears: Flights, Fuel, and Failing Communities

In this episode of Truth to Power, Kyle Wallace connects the dots between rising gas prices, the fall of budget airlines like Spirit, and the closure of neighborhood staples like Walgreens. What happens when affordability vanishes—from travel to everyday essentials? Kyle shares personal experiences, pushes back on common narratives, and dives into the impact of crime and disinvestment in Milwaukee communities. Featuring real talk from callers, this episode explores responsibility, systemic challenges, and what it will take to rebuild. It’s a raw conversation about economics, access, and the future of local neighborhoods.