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Scripps News

Memorial Day barbecues to cost more this year as food, gas prices surge

Exclusive commentary on a Groundwork Collaborative and Century Foundation analysis showing barbecue staples up an average of 13 percent, with consumers facing higher prices across the grocery store.

Quoted — Chief Economist
May 21, 2026
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WHIO TV 7

Rising costs causing families to buy fewer gifts this holiday season, report shows

Expert commentary on how price increases are straining middle- and lower-income households during the holidays.

Quoted — Chief Economist
Dec 18, 2025
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Yahoo News

Rising costs causing families to buy fewer gifts this holiday season

National syndication of analysis on how tariffs add approximately $130 per shopper to holiday costs.

Quoted — Chief Economist
Dec 18, 2025

ABC News 4 / WPDE

Tanenbaum Tariff: How inflation and tariffs are changing how we shop this season

Video segment on rising sticker prices at major retailers and changing consumer spending habits.

Expert Interview
Dec 15, 2025
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WPDE / ABC15

Tanenbaum Tariff: How inflation and tariffs are changing how we shop this season

Analysis on how tariffs and inflation are driving up costs at Target, Walmart, and Amazon.

Quoted — Chief Economist
Dec 15, 2025
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KDKA Radio

Report: Holiday gift prices up over 25 percent this season

Coverage of Groundwork Collaborative research on holiday price surges and consumer financial stress.

Featured Research
Dec 12, 2025
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WLBT

Holiday shoppers face rising prices due to tariffs

Expert data on tariff impacts on imported clothing and electronics, adding ~$130 to holiday shopping bills.

Quoted — Chief Economist
Dec 11, 2025

ABC Columbia

Local reactions to student loan relief

Expert analysis on the financial impact of President Biden's student loan relief program.

Expert Interview — Education Economist, Mathematica
Aug 24, 2022

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