August CPI held at 3.4 percent while diesel hit a record $6 a gallon and gasoline ran about $4.30. Jim Rand walks through the energy spike, the Houthi seizure of Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and why a 26-year-old should treat a six-dollar pump as a warning about scarcity — not a slogan. 🗣️ 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/podcast/the-odyssey-short-engaging-retellings/id6789005298 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/033MjUlxcTszHujP91Eln1?s ...