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September 03, 2026
What A Day
No One Can Escape The Time Tax

In This Episode

Here at What A Day, we’re keeping an eye on the midterms — which are likely to hinge on which party can tackle the skyrocketing cost of living. On today’s show, Jane speaks with The Atlantic’s Annie Lowrey about why it’s so damn expensive and complicated to be low-income in America.
Show Notes:
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