The Middle American
Do you find yourself to be politically homeless? Do you feel like nobody represents you in Washington or state/local government? Are you tired of rising rhetoric and hyperpartisanship? Are you finding that you are affording less regardless of which party is in power? This podcast is for you.
I am in the middle. I am registered unaffiliated. But we need to do more than simply change our voter registrations. And we certainly cannot afford to completely opt out of politics. We must engage if we want real change.
This podcast is a step towards that change. But real change happens when listeners decide to do more than just listen - when they decide to act. My hope is that listening motivates you to take that step, no matter how small, to make your community better.
The Middle American
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Property taxes are going up in Wake County. This is on top of a 2024 tax valuation that saw increases in tax assessed values of over 50%. Homeowners insurance is up 15% over the past two years. Auto insurance up 5%. Duke Energy is seeking an 18% increase after only recently getting a 20% increase. Increasing rates are decreasing consumer spending power as wages have not followed suit. Individually, each rate increase may not seem significant, but collectively, they are pushing an already cash-strapped middle class to their breaking point.
