In this episode Bill discusses the pressing issue of affordability in the United States with Andrew Bates and Terry Holt, both advisors to The Cost Coalition. Bates(D) is a former Biden Senior Deputy Press Secretary and Holt (R) is a former spokesperson for Former Speaker John Beohner and George W. Bush. They explore how rising costs are affecting Americans across the board, from daily groceries to long-term investments like housing and healthcare. The conversation highlights the political implications of these issues, noting the failure of the current administration to fulfill promises of lowering costs. Bates and Holt also discuss their roles in the Cost Coalition, an organization dedicated to exposing the policies driving these price increases and advocating for working people. They address the potential impact of tariffs, tax policies, and healthcare cuts on the American middle class and suggest that affordability will be a key issue in upcoming elections. Check out their website at CostCoalition.org.

Today’s Bill Press Pod is supported by The Laborers’ International Union of North America. More information at LIUNA.org.

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