America's Affordability Crisis, Breaking News, and Standing in Faith

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Why does it feel like Americans are working harder and earning more but still falling behind? On this episode of Culture Crossroads, host Andrew Southwick digs into the real history behind America's affordability crisis, tracing decades of inflation, wage stagnation, and shrinking purchasing power beyond political talking points. The Culture Crossroads team then breaks down the week's most important news stories affecting government, the economy, freedom, and the nation's future, stories often overlooked by mainstream media. In Faith Focus, Andrew delivers an encouraging message: God remains in control, even amid chaos, and believers are called to respond with truth, courage, peace, and hope.

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