Inflation is surging and people are hopping mad
Inflation is the highest it's been in more than 30 years, imposing a financial burden on households and putting President Biden under pressure.
Bernice Rink didn't need to see this week's eye-popping inflation report to know that prices are getting painfully high. She can see it every time she goes to the supermarket.
"Oh my God," says Rink. "You can hardly buy groceries."
Prices of everyday items have surged during the pandemic, thanks to a toxic combination of staffing shortages and supply chain woes. The rising prices are souring the national mood, and taking a political toll on President Biden.
Grocery prices.
