Inflation’s on Fire, but Let’s Talk About the Trade Deficit (Said No One Ever)

Dear Politicians: It’s the Groceries, Stupid!"While politicians are out here screaming about trade deficits like it's 1985, Americans are actually panicking over inflation, corruption, and the cost of breathing in this economy. In this episode, Max and Lisa break down the latest YouGov/The Economist poll with more sarcasm than the national budget has zeros.Why are 62% of Americans sweating bullets over inflation but barely side-eyeing the trade deficit? Why does corruption still top the charts in the world's richest democracy? And who the hell still thinks illegal immigration is a bigger issue than income inequality or racism? (Hint: Max has thoughts.)Lisa delivers the stats. Max delivers the slaps. Together, they cut through economic nonsense and media distraction like a hot knife through overpriced butter.Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Grok-3 and Magic Studio.