Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes
Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes
Grant Hermes
Your Money Is Worth Less Today Than It Was Last Month
16 minutes Posted May 12, 2026 at 9:00 pm.
— Gas prices & the real cost at the pump 3:10 — Why wages aren't keepi...
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Inflation just hit 3.8%, the highest in three years, and wages can't keep up. Gas is nearly $4.50 a gallon, groceries cost more than ever, and the war in Iran is in its 11th week with no end in sight. Today, Grant breaks down what the numbers actually mean for your wallet, why last week's "good" jobs report is more complicated than the headline, and what Trump is trying to do about it before summer. CHAPTERS