# *TEASER* The Dire State of Consumer Trust In 2026

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Podcast: [Future Commerce](https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-commerce-570770)
Published: 2026-07-30T14:06:26+00:00
Episode link: http://futurecommerce.fm
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## Resource

It's a birthday After Dark! On this episode, Phillip and Brian work through the current state of consumer trust (it's not looking good). PLUS: Everyone's a critic! The reviews of The Odyssey are in, and Brian thinks Tarantino would have done it better. Air Bud's also making a triumphant(?) return, rocking, some Air Jordans, appropriately. This episode is exclusive to Future Commerce Plus members. Subscribe to listen at www.futurecommerce.com/plus

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