New York City's taxpayer-backed grocery stores were sold as a 30% discount. Then a new analysis put the first-few-years cost near $206 million, and City Hall approved a $75 million grocery contract with a vendor independent stores say still owes them more than $1 million. Jim Rand explains why government aisles do not make food free — they just move the bill onto taxpayers and the bodegas already working on thin margins. 🗣️ Check out other great shows! 🎙️ **The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings** A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem — one book at a time. Join us for warm, fireside-style storytelling that brings the adventures, trials, and homecoming of Odysseus to life. Perfect for fans of mythology, ancient history, and timeless tales of perseverance, loyalty, and home. 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us ...