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EPISODE · Dec 6, 2025 · 58 MIN

Bleak Economy, Bright Holidays: Freedom Family’s Top Trips, Christmas Movies, and Hanukkah Fun

from The Wake Up America show with Austin Petersen · host wakeupamericashow

Is Middle America about to snap? Today we break down Hannah Cox’s explosive analysis of why the real poverty line may be closer to 140k and why millions of families feel trapped in an economy that punishes hard work. Austin and Stephanie unpack the bleak reality facing the middle class as 2025 closes. Then we turn up the holiday cheer with Freedom Family Friday. 🎄 Holiday Travel Destinations We explore the best winter getaways across America, from Jackson Hole to Honolulu, and what makes each one the perfect escape for families trying to survive the season. 🎬 Best and Worst Holiday Movies Justin joins the second hour for a members-only movie showdown. Home Alone, Elf, Klaus, Christmas Vacation, and the absolute worst Christmas films ever made. 🕎 Hanukkah Fun with Stephanie Latke vs. sufganiyot food wars, the rebel origins of the dreidel, why Jews eat Chinese food on Christmas, and why the Maccabees were basically ancient action heroes. MEMBERS ONLY 2ND HOUR! - If you want the full second hour with Justin, check to ensure you have that red castle icon to become a channel subscriber. You can also gift a subscription so your friends can watch too. Join the 4Liberty Network Discord: https://discord.gg/VpZjANjpX4 Shop Our Patriotic Merch: https://4LibertyShop.com Follow Austin on X: @AP4Liberty Wake Up America Show — Live every weekday 7–9 AM CT #FreedomFamilyFriday #Economy #MiddleClass #HolidayMovies #Hanukkah #4LibertyNetwork

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