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The Fee Economy: How America Became Spirit Airlines | Freedom Friday
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- May 30, 2026
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Summary
Text the show! Americans have always paid taxes. What’s new is the explosion of fees, surcharges, assessments, recovery charges, utility add-ons, and "temporary" funding measures that never seem to go away. In this Freedom Friday episode, Chad Law follows a $100 bill through modern America and explores: • The rise of the Fee Economy • Hidden costs buried in everyday life • Housing, energy, transportation, and affordability • Why government programs often remain "underfunded" despite new reve...