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Inflation Is Still High. Why That Hits Low-Income Americans Hardest.

Inflation Is Still High. Why That Hits Low-Income Americans Hardest.

FromConsider This from NPR


Inflation Is Still High. Why That Hits Low-Income Americans Hardest.

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Inflation dipped slightly in April, but it's still at a historically-high 8.3 percent. Research suggests lower-income families suffer the most when prices rise.NPR's Scott Horsley explains how people around the country are coping with inflation, and what the Federal Reserve is doing to try to bring it under control.This episode also includes reporting from NPR's Jennifer Ludden, on eviction rates rising in the face of increased rent and the end of pandemic rent aid in some places.And it features reporting from NPR's Brittany Cronin, on what's driving rising fuel prices.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
May 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.