Gas, War, and the Spin Cycle: Is America Paying the Price?

Global tensions with Iran are rattling markets and pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel, prompting the U.S. to release millions of barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to stabilize fuel costs. Meanwhile, the political spin machine is in full swing as Washington tries to calm voters worried about the economy, jobs, and the rising cost of everyday life. For listeners in Erie and across Pennsylvania—where gas prices and manufacturing jobs hit close to home—the question is simple: who really pays when global politics collide with the local economy? Today’s Barbershop Court puts the headlines on trial. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-briefing-room--5656912/support.