Pritzker’s Gas Tax: Why Illinois Drivers Pay the Price (Hour 3)

Gas prices are surging across America, and the conflict with Iran is only making the pain worse. Annie Frey and the crew break down the real reasons you are feeling the financial squeeze at the pump. The team discusses the ripple effects of Middle East instability on the global oil market, but it doesn't stop there. Annie takes direct aim at Governor JB Pritzker's endless, perpetual gas tax hikes punishing Illinois drivers, proving once again that elections have severe consequences for your wallet. Plus, the crew dives into a wild mix of local news and bizarre true crime from this hour: • Gas Prices & Iran: How overseas conflicts and weak domestic energy policies are spiking your daily commute costs. • Pritzker’s Tax Hikes: Why Illinois voters are trapped in a cycle of perpetual gas tax increases and what it means for the local economy. • The Walking Fish: The Missouri Department of Conservation issues a strict kill order for the invasive, air-breathing Northern Snakehead fish. • Wild True Crime: A Florida woman steals a police cruiser and drinks toilet water to beat a breathalyzer, plus a bizarre workplace brawl at a Michigan Burger King. Don't miss a minute of the straight-talking, conservative common sense you need. Subscribe and follow the podcast, leave us a 5-star review, and stream the full episode today! Annie's Website: Anniefreyshow.com Station Website: audacy.com/971Talk Follow Annie on X: @anniefreyshow Follow the Station on X: @971FMTalk Annie's Facebook: Facebook.com/Anniefreyshow Station Facebook: Facebook.com/971FMTalk #GasPrices #ConservativeTalk #AnnieFreyShow #JBPritzker #MissouriNews