Half of Americans Struggle to Afford Groceries and Gas | DeProgram with Ted Rall & Jamarl Thomas

A new poll finds that 95% of Americans believe the United States is facing an affordability crisis, while half of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents say they struggle to pay for groceries and gasoline. Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Robby West examine what this says about the American economy and whether either political party has a solution. The conversation also explores Microsoft's latest layoffs alongside continued H-1B visa hiring, the growing disconnect between government policy and working Americans, identical messaging surrounding Mitch McConnell's health, escalating tensions with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign in France, and the controversy surrounding Senate candidate Graham Plattner. Topics include:The affordability crisis hitting American familiesInflation, groceries, and rising fuel pricesMicrosoft's layoffs and H-1B visa debateThe future of American manufacturing and laborMitch McConnell's health controversyIran and the Strait of HormuzMarine Le Pen's 2027 campaignGraham Plattner allegations and Democratic politicsIndependent media analysis from Ted Rall, Jamarl Thomas, and Robby WestCatch our entire lineup of shows featuring hosts like Jeff Dornik, Shannon Joy, Ann Vandersteel, Patrick Howley, Ted Rall and Dr Michael Scheuer on Rumble, X and your favorite podcast platform.Pickax is the primary home for Freedom First Network, so be sure to sign up for Pickax, and then follow and subscribe to FFN: https://pickax.com/freedomfirstnetwork