Inflation, Debt, and the $1 Million Starter Home: Why America's Economy Is Broken | 07-16-26

Sam breaks down why "cooling inflation" doesn't match reality, why solar power claims don't hold up, and why the housing market has spiraled into crisis, with starter homes now hitting $1 million in cities across America. He traces it all back to a debt-based economy, government regulation, and misplaced dependence on foreign supply chains, then makes the case for returning to constitutional currency, domestic manufacturing, and agricultural independence. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:18 – Why inflation never really went away 1:04 – Solar power myths vs. reality 1:30 – The move toward a digital/electricity-based dollar 2:25 – America's dependence on foreign oil, gas, and trade routes 3:06 – Losing manufacturing and agricultural independence 4:35 – Why service jobs alone aren't enough 6:14 – Return to blue-collar trades over college debt 6:53 – Home costs, regulation, and rising construction costs 9:34 – Starter homes now cost $1 million in hundreds of cities 11:37 – Breaking down the real cost of a $1M mortgage 15:24 – How government drives housing costs at every level 17:26 – Personal example: home value from $150K to $600K 20:52 – How home sizes have changed since 1970 22:44 – GAO report: government can't track improper payments 24:20 – The path back to freedom: constitutional currency and accountability Call to Action: If this breakdown opened your eyes to what's really driving inflation and housing costs, subscribe to the Liberty RoundTable for more no-nonsense analysis, and visit prepstartsnow.com to start building real household readiness today.