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Inflation, Tariffs, and the Shadows of Maternity Homes

This chapter examines how tariffs contribute to rising inflation and higher prices for imported goods, specifically noting the increase in the average 30-year mortgage rate to 6.8%. It also hints at an upcoming discussion with a horror writer about the unsettling history of maternity homes and the plight of unmarried mothers.

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