Why does everything cost more lately? including your favorite ice cream?

In this episode of Explain It Like I’m 5, we break down what inflation is, why prices go up, and how it affects your everyday life, all in simple, funny, and relatable terms.

Learn how inflation works, what causes it (from supply chains to central banks), and why sometimes your money just doesn’t go as far. We also dive into fun concepts like shrinkflation, interest rates, and why a $6 pint of mint chocolate chip might be a bigger economic story than you think.

Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this episode makes economics easy to understand—and even easier to enjoy.