Context: In New York, a team from Bloomberg's Everybody's Business podcast took to the streets to gauge the impact of rising prices on everyday items, specifically asking locals about the cost of an ice cream cone. This effort comes as inflation continues to outpace wage growth, making it increasingly difficult for many Americans to afford basic and discretionary items. The podcast team, including David Papadopoulos, Stacey Vanek Smith, and Max Chafkin, aims to understand how these economic trends are affecting people's lives.