Against the Current: The Real Cost of Groceries | A Human Right or Luxury?

🎙️ The Digital Collective PodcastSegment: Against The CurrentEpisode Title: Against the Current: The Real Cost of Groceries | A Human Right or Luxury? Host: Jarika MoonBy: Lunar Innovations Subscribe now Against the Current: The Real Cost of Groceries | A Human Right or Luxury? In this episode of Against the Current, we're unpacking the real cost of groceries in America right now. From a wave of recalls you probably haven't heard about to the tariffs driving prices up nationwide, we break down what's happening and who it's hitting hardest. We also look at what the Trump administration promised on affordability versus what's actually happened and take a close look at NYC Mayor Mamdani's city-owned grocery store experiment, a bold move that's raising real questions about impact on local small businesses. Then we get practical. Real strategies for stretching your grocery budget, checking for recalls before they become a health scare, and tapping into resources that exist for exactly this moment. Food is a right, not a privilege. Let's talk about what's standing in the way of that right now, and what we can do about it. Subscribe now xo, Stay Connected <3 Jarika Moon Digital Collective Podcast Lunar Innovations LLC Author of a speculative science fantasy series: "The Secret Frequency," found on the Digital Collective Podcast. https://linktr.ee/lunarinnovationsdmarketing 🚀 Story Mode: The Secret Frequency A sci-fi narrative series following Jarika through a futuristic world where space, time, and storytelling collide. Each episode explores relatable challenges into an original fictional universe, making awareness feel like an adventure. Fun, sharp, and unexpectedly eye-opening. 💻 Frequency Check: A new segment in an article format that will be released a day after a Story Mode episode has dropped. This will give you the authors reflection and creative insight on the episode itself. Creating a cozy, conversational, and reflective space for listeners and the author to connect! This article will be available on Substack, linked in the show notes. 🗂️ Collective Corporation Files The investigative segment. Deep dives into corporate history, labor practices, consumer manipulation, and accountability. Researched, sourced, and told with intention. If a company has something to answer for, this is where it gets filed. 📡 Against the Current The real-time cultural commentary segment. What's trending, what's troubling, and what deserves a closer look, from political shifts to marketing manipulation. Grounded, journalistic, and never late to the conversation. 🌄 Local Luminary Spotlighting voices from rural Colorado. Entrepreneurs, nonprofits, coaches, community programs, the people doing the work close to home. An interview series rooted in community, connection, and local impact.