Bb5a31f81ClaimThe National Retail Federation projected total United States consumer spending on Halloween to reach 13 to 13.5 billion dollars in 2026AgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimHalloween retail participation is bolstered because the holiday lacks political, religious, or major family-travel obligations associated with other major American holidaysAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimRetail chocolate prices increased by 15 to 20 percent ahead of Halloween in 2026AgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimUnited States candy prices rose by roughly 8 percent year-over-year in 2026, exceeding the general rate of inflationAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimThe second episode of How We Got Here examines the price divergence between consumer goods and essential servicesAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAccording to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending on Halloween reached 10.6 billion dollars in 2022AgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAn Associated Press opinion poll found that 65% of United States adults attributed high living costs to Donald Trump's policiesAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAccording to the Urban Institute's American Affordability Tracker, approximately 50% of American families report lacking resources to cover essential living expensesAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimIn the Midwest Newsroom's September 2026 survey, every respondent cited affordability or the cost of living among their top five election concernsAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimThe Urban Institute monitors United States living costs using its American Affordability TrackerAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimEconomic proposals such as capping prescription drug prices, limiting rent increases, and taxing billionaires have attracted support from both Democratic and Republican votersAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAutumn protests across France concerning public education and teacher shortages expanded into nationwide demonstrations regarding the rising cost of livingAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimUnited States residential heating oil prices increased by 74% over the twelve-month period ending in October 2026AgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimUnited States inflation had declined to approximately 3% when Donald Trump took office following the 2024 presidential electionAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimEgg prices in the United States decreased by more than 50% during Donald Trump's second presidential termAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, average weekly grocery costs for an American family of four rose by approximately $15AgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAverage new vehicle prices in the United States increased by approximately 4% following a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and partsAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimBread prices in the United States decreased by approximately 5% during Donald Trump's second presidential termAgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimAccording to Moody's Analytics, the average amount borrowed to finance a new vehicle in the United States increased by approximately $3,000AgreeDisagree
Bb5a31f81ClaimThe United States inflation rate reached 3.7% in September 2026 ahead of the 2026 midterm electionsAgreeDisagree