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NEWS AND UPDATES
Last week, our email blast had a few dead links to pieces our staff worked hard to write! We're sending this out, so you can read Spenser's music recs and Daniel's tariff piece in full.
Plus, we have an exciting new announcement!
Toast with Butter & JAMS
with Spenser Vannerson
We are now one week into June, which means I’ve given myself ample time to sit with all of May’s releases and compiled my Top 10 for the month. If you read this list and say “what about _____!!” I will say that there were many albums I genuinely liked and spent time with that didn’t make it on the list. There’s also the possibility that I didn’t hear what you love - in which case tell me!! My music listening totaled 10 full days (plus one hour!) In the month of May so know, at the very least, I’m TRYING Jennifer.
How Will Tariffs Affect Coffee Prices?
by Daniel Idfresne
President Donald Trump is reorienting American tariff policy and the global trade order at a breakneck pace, making it difficult for ordinary Americans to understand how their lifestyle may change under Trump’s grand vision. Coffee — a staple of American life — is no exception.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have had coffee in the past week, with the typical consumer drinking about 3 cups daily. That’s approximately 1,095 cups annually. Collectively, Americans consumed 1.62 billion pounds of coffee last year. Now, coffee joins the ranks of once-unquestioned staples—like hygiene products, baked goods, smartphones, alcohol, and video games—whose affordability is being challenged under the Trump administration.
BTC Now Accepted In Store!
Starting this week, you can use Bitcoin for any in-store purchase and get a 10% discount! This has been a long time in the making and we’re excited to be able to offer this to our community finally. Don’t live in the neighborhood? Don’t worry, we’re working on accepting BTC online again as well (fun fact: we actually used to accept it as payment a couple of years ago). Whether you’re a seasoned Bitcoiner, crypto curious, or just looking for a good discount, come on in and give the future of money a shot! 😉