On this week’s episode of The St. Louis Podcast, Eric returns solo for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the intersection between politics, money, and consumer culture. Kicking off with the latest headlines, Eric unpacks the growing debate around government spending and how taxpayer money continues to be stretched, shifted, and sometimes squandered. From bloated budgets to questionable financial priorities, it’s a raw look at where the dollars are going - and why it matters more than ever. Next up, Eric turns his focus to Amazon’s newest (and eyebrow-raising) idea: showing customers exactly how much a product’s price has increased over time. Is it a move toward honest transparency - or just a way to condition shoppers to accept inflation? He explores how this strategy could reshape buyer behavior and what it says about the broader state of e-commerce and consumer trust. Rounding out the episode, Eric talks big tech and bigger price tags - specifically Apple’s never-ending price hike on iPhones. As device upgrades continue to get more expensive with fewer groundbreaking changes, he dives into why consumers keep lining up anyway, and what that says about our digital priorities. If you care about where your money goes - from your taxes to your tech - this episode asks the uncomfortable questions and doesn’t hold back on the answers. We would also like to give a special shoutout and express our gratitude to Mark Lee from Farmers Insurance St. Louis for being one of our valued sponsors. Mark is an experienced insurance professional and dedicated agent who brings expertise and exceptional service to his clients. As a sponsor, Mark supports our podcast and helps us continue to provide valuable content to our listeners. We appreciate his commitment to our show and his contribution to our mission of delivering engaging and informative episodes. If you're in need of insurance services, we highly recommend reaching out to Mark Lee at Farmers Insurance St. Louis. With his expertise and personalized approach, he can assist you in finding the right coverage to meet your needs. We want to extend a big thank you to Mark Lee and Farmers Insurance St. Louis for their support.  Visit insurancecareerstl.com to start the journey of opening your own Farmers Insurance agency! 📆 Never miss an episode: Hit subscribe and the bell icon to get notified about our latest content that's knocking out the ordinary.  👉 Connect with us! Website: https://stlouispodcast.com/ Facebook: The St. Louis Podcast Instagram: @stlouispodcast  Twitter: @stlouispodcasts Tik Tok: @stlouispodcast

On this week’s episode of The St. Louis Podcast, Eric returns solo for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the intersection between politics, money, and consumer culture. Kicking off with the latest headlines, Eric unpacks the growing debate around government spending and how taxpayer money continues to be stretched, shifted, and sometimes squandered. From bloated budgets to questionable financial priorities, it’s a raw look at where the dollars are going - and why it matters more than ever.  Next...

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