# The Fee Economy: How America Became Spirit Airlines | Freedom Friday

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Podcast: [Common Sense with Chad Law | Political Commentary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/common-sense-with-chad-law-political-commentary-4943048)
Published: 2026-05-30T03:30:42+00:00
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## Resource

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...

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