Episode 503: Is the American Dream Dead? from Words & Numbers

Episode 503: Is the American Dream Dead?

1 hour 1 minutes Posted Apr 22, 2026 at 11:00 am.

Introduction and Disclaimer

NYC Government Grocery Stores and “Fair Prices”

Why Socialist Grocery Models Break Down

Money, Markets, and Why the System Works

Prediction: Empty Shelves and Taxpayer Subsidies

UK Smoking Ban and Black Market Consequences

Foolishness of the Week: AI Influencer Scam

AI Content, OnlyFans, and the Future of Monetization

Is the American Dream Dead?

Perception vs Reality in the Economy

Real Wages, Housing, and Cost of Living

Why Life Feels More Expensive Today

Work, Lifestyle Expectations, and Generational Shifts

Consumer Sentiment, Social Media, and Economic Anxiety

Recession Fears and Policy Reality

Closing Remarks and Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is the American Dream dead? A lot of people seem to think so, and perception is reality in politics. But what do the words and numbers actually say?

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