In this episode of Citations Needed, the hosts, Nima Shirazi and Adam Johnson, explore the overlooked link between corporate greed and inflation. They challenge the mainstream media's tendency to dismiss this connection as a conspiracy theory. With insights from expert Dylan Gyauch-Lewis, they highlight how rising corporate profits, rather than just labor costs, are a major driver of increased prices. The discussion reveals how companies take advantage of economic uncertainty to maximize profits, emphasizing the need to critically analyze media narratives surrounding inflation. This conversation encourages listeners to be aware of how narratives often prioritize corporate interests over the experiences of consumers and workers.
