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#65 The Coin Shortage That Wasn’t · Think First
from Think First with Jim Detjen · host Jim Detjen | Gaslight 360
Send Jim a Topic to ExploreRemember those little signs at checkout in 2020?“Due to a national coin shortage, please use exact change or pay with card.”Was it really about supply chain disruption — or was it a quiet nudge to push us further into a cashless society?In this episode of Think First, Jim Detjen unravels the strange story of the “coin shortage” — why it appeared everywhere at once, how it shaped our payment habits, and what it reveals about crisis-driven behavior.Was it a shortage of coins… or a shortage of truth? If Distorted or Think First has sharpened your thinking, you can support the show directly. Subscribers get exclusive weekly headline breakdowns, applied Gaslight 360 analysis, and deeper dives into cultural narratives. Visit Gaslight360.com/subscribe to join. Stay sharp. Stay skeptical. #SpotTheGaslightSupport the showStay sharp. Stay skeptical. #SpotTheGaslightRead and reflect at Gaslight360.com/claritySupport Think First and access the full archive for $3/month:Gaslight360.com/subscribe
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Send Jim a Topic to Explore Remember those little signs at checkout in 2020? “Due to a national coin shortage, please use exact change or pay with card.” Was it really about supply chain disruption — or was it a quiet nudge to push us further into a cashless society? In this episode of Think First, Jim Detjen unravels the strange story of the “coin shortage” — why it appeared everywhere at once, how it shaped our payment habits, and what it reveals about crisis-driven behavior. Was it a short...
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