🎙 POST PODCAST: Alcohol consumption and its effects on the body

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with Hays resident Sam&nbsp;Foglesong, whose wife was a federal worker fired in a round of federal DOGE cuts.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MTb8u0Yyf3Y?si=eroynJ6cSf_J7BnP" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with Hays resident Sam&nbsp;Foglesong, whose wife was a federal worker fired in a round of federal DOGE cuts.</i></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Sam Foglesong of Hays on how DOGE cuts have affected his family

<i>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Monique Koerner, Family and Community Wellness extension agent in the Cottonwood District, and Micki Armstrong of "A Different Mindset" about the March 22 fundraiser, "A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember."</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: &quot;A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember&quot;" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=wye96-183d825-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Monique Koerner, Family and Community Wellness extension agent in the Cottonwood District, and Micki Armstrong of "A Different Mindset" about the March 22 fundraiser, "A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember."</i></p><figure>
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🎙 Post Podcast: "A Rock 'n' Roll Night to Remember"

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Nicole Windholz chairwoman of Hays Young Professionals about the restructuring of that organization.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Hays Young Professionals" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=5trbm-1834a80-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Nicole Windholz chairwoman of Hays Young Professionals about the restructuring of that organization.</i></p>

🎙 POST PODCAST: Nicole Windholz discusses restructuring of HYP

Fort Hays State University is starting a new telemental health initiative.

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Kim&nbsp;Chappell, department chair and associate professor of Advanced Education Programs at FHSU about the trainings.

<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: FHSU telemental health initiative" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=kcnyp-182e3ef-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Fort Hays State University is starting a new telemental health initiative.</p><p>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Kim&nbsp;Chappell, department chair and associate professor of Advanced Education Programs at FHSU about the trainings.</p>

🎙POST PODCAST: FHSU telemental health initiative

🎙 POST PODCAST: Downtown Hays Market

Hays High School will perform "Hadestown, The Teen Edition" tonight through Sunday at the 12th Street Auditorium.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1CMmel0uzYvYZ1j448Rv1dYusiYxQvfhuxN9xSFD6Xg4q32ia8rQnbXl8_aem_eNn76VbViTmjsyUTyKrIbw" target="_blank">www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school</a>.

<div><iframe title="USD 489 Update - Hadestown" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=iq7yz-182e3ab-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741282640403.jpeg" alt="Hays High's production of&nbsp;"Hadestown, The Teen Edition" Courtesy photo" />
                        <figcaption>Hays High's production of&nbsp;"Hadestown, The Teen Edition" Courtesy photo</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Hays High School will perform "Hadestown, The Teen Edition" tonight through Sunday at the 12th Street Auditorium.</p><p>Showtimes are 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.</p><p>Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1CMmel0uzYvYZ1j448Rv1dYusiYxQvfhuxN9xSFD6Xg4q32ia8rQnbXl8_aem_eNn76VbViTmjsyUTyKrIbw" target="_blank">www.ticketsource.us/hays-high-school</a>.</p>

🎙 Hays High to perform 'Hadestown' tonight through Sunday

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Beth Hansen and Pam Dreiling about Early Childhood Connections preschool on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Early Childhood Connections - Preschool Program" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=fzbwx-181ee31-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Beth Hansen and Pam Dreiling about Early Childhood Connections preschool on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Enrollment open for Early Childhood Connections preschool

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about the structure and mission of Grow Hays on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i>

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Grow Hays" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=jtjiy-1820f56-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about the structure and mission of Grow Hays on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Doug Williams: What is Grow Hays?

Jeff Leiker with Eagle Radio chats with Adam Conkey from Historic Fort Hays about The Buffalo Soldier and Nicodemus.

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Fort Hays Historic Site - The Buffalo Soldier and Nicodemus" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=mb45n-1816c45-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Jeff Leiker with Eagle Radio chats with Adam Conkey from Historic Fort Hays about The Buffalo Soldier and Nicodemus.</p>

🎙 Post Podcast: The Buffalo Soldiers, Nicodemus

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with&nbsp;Dan Lara, new director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dDrdcEkTobE?si=fD1ma9OWoftMmfUN" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman talks with&nbsp;Dan Lara, new director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center.</i></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Dan Lara, director Kansas Small Business Development Center

<i>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning, Inc.</a>&nbsp;account executives Brian Weimer and Mike&nbsp;</i>Niernberger&nbsp;<i>discuss long-term care insurance with Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney.&nbsp; &nbsp;</i>

<div><iframe title="Insurance Planning Incorporated: Long Term Care Insurance" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=ixgjr-1816bcf-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning, Inc.</a>&nbsp;account executives Brian Weimer and Mike&nbsp;</i>Niernberger&nbsp;<i>discuss long-term care insurance with Hays Post reporter Cristina Janney.&nbsp; &nbsp;</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Insurance Planning on planning for long-term care

<b>By BECKY KISER</b><br><i>Hays Post</i>

Three unique types of art will be highlighted at the newest exhibition opening Friday at the Hays Arts Center, 112 E. 11th.

"These are three Hays professionals who have been retired from what their other careers were but are still the most amazing artists," said Brenda Meder, executive director of the Hays Art Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Layered, Frayed and Appliqued" aptly describes the fiber art by Paulette VonLintel Karlin, that will be displayed in the Front Gallery.&nbsp;

Meder describes Karlin's work as not quilts, but "brilliant fabric collage upcycled from other things. Just stunning with beautiful color and textures and form. ... You can see her strong ties to Florida where she used to live."

The Hall Gallery will feature a mixed-media collage assemblage exhibition, "Time for Collage," by Cal Mahin, a local award-winning artist and former Colby schools art teacher.&nbsp;

Mahin, in his artist's statement said philosophical, symbolism and social statements are the dominant subjects in his current works, with some humor finding its way into the narrative.&nbsp;

A body of work by photographer and former Hays Arts Council board member Leon Staab, "Close to Home," will grace the walls of the Founders Gallery.

Staab lives in a loft in downtown Hays and his exhibit "Close to Home" features many photos from taken from a second story perspective.

"It's not all that but there will be a lot of rooftop photography," Meder said.&nbsp;

The opening reception is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28. The trio of exhibits will remain on display through April 16.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="POST PODCAST: Hays Arts Council upcoming exhibitions" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=jtbg2-180e552-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><b>By BECKY KISER</b><br><i>Hays Post</i></p><p>Three unique types of art will be highlighted at the newest exhibition opening Friday at the Hays Arts Center, 112 E. 11th.</p><p>"These are three Hays professionals who have been retired from what their other careers were but are still the most amazing artists," said Brenda Meder, executive director of the Hays Art Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740603592005.jpeg" alt=""Sanibel Dolls" and other fiber art by Paulette VonLintel Karlin. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>"Sanibel Dolls" and other fiber art by Paulette VonLintel Karlin. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740604750458.jpeg" alt=""Leopard &amp; Cobra" fiber art by Paulette VonLintel Karlin. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post&nbsp;" />
                        <figcaption>"Leopard &amp; Cobra" fiber art by Paulette VonLintel Karlin. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post&nbsp;</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>"Layered, Frayed and Appliqued" aptly describes the fiber art by Paulette VonLintel Karlin, that will be displayed in the Front Gallery.&nbsp;</p><p>Meder describes Karlin's work as not quilts, but "brilliant fabric collage upcycled from other things. Just stunning with beautiful color and textures and form. ... You can see her strong ties to Florida where she used to live."</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740603994895.jpeg" alt=""Catch a Falling Star Where the Red Tree Grows" by Cal Mahin. Photo by Becky Kiser" />
                        <figcaption>"Catch a Falling Star Where the Red Tree Grows" by Cal Mahin. Photo by Becky Kiser</figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740604442380.jpeg" alt=""The Dance is Over When the Drums Stop" by Cal Mahin. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>"The Dance is Over When the Drums Stop" by Cal Mahin. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>The Hall Gallery will feature a mixed-media collage assemblage exhibition, "Time for Collage," by Cal Mahin, a local award-winning artist and former Colby schools art teacher.&nbsp;</p><p>Mahin, in his artist's statement said philosophical, symbolism and social statements are the dominant subjects in his current works, with some humor finding its way into the narrative.&nbsp;</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740604227674.jpeg" alt="Brenda Meder, Hays Arts Council executive director, and Leon Staab, Hays photographer, discuss the layout design of his photo exhibit which opens Friday evening. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Brenda Meder, Hays Arts Council executive director, and Leon Staab, Hays photographer, discuss the layout design of his photo exhibit which opens Friday evening. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740603221454.jpeg" alt=""Blue Moon" by Leon Staab" />
                        <figcaption>"Blue Moon" by Leon Staab</figcaption>
                    </figure><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740604984672.jpeg" alt="Photo by Leon Staab" />
                        <figcaption>Photo by Leon Staab</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>A body of work by photographer and former Hays Arts Council board member Leon Staab, "Close to Home," will grace the walls of the Founders Gallery.</p><p>Staab lives in a loft in downtown Hays and his exhibit "Close to Home" features many photos from taken from a second story perspective.</p><p>"It's not all that but there will be a lot of rooftop photography," Meder said.&nbsp;</p><p>The opening reception is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28. The trio of exhibits will remain on display through April 16.&nbsp;</p>

🎙POST PODCAST: Opening reception Friday for Hays Arts Center new exhibitions

Reporter Cristina Janney talks with Women Who Lead board member Nancy Jeter about their annual Power of the Purse fundraiser and their past and present projects on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.

Tickets can be purchased at&nbsp;<a href="http://womenwholead.org/">womenwholead.org</a>. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday.

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Women Who Lead - Power of the Purse" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=qy9du-1816c09-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Reporter Cristina Janney talks with Women Who Lead board member Nancy Jeter about their annual Power of the Purse fundraiser and their past and present projects on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1740507392723.jpeg" alt="" />
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                    </figure><p>Tickets can be purchased at&nbsp;<a href="http://womenwholead.org/">womenwholead.org</a>. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday.</p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Women Who Lead prepares for Power of Purse fundraiser

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about the Heart of America group and its work on commercial and housing development in Hays on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i>

<div><iframe title="Grow Hays: Heart of America Organization" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=ae6ub-1810294-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about the Heart of America group and its work on commercial and housing development in Hays on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Doug Williams of Grow Hays discusses Heart of American group

🎙 POST PODCAST: Artificial sweeteners: Are they harmful?

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman starts a new series on leadership and entrepreneurship. His guest is Hays business owner and former educator Kris Munsch.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P52EDthuzgU?si=9S6c4zKvYDcSntbr" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman starts a new series on leadership and entrepreneurship. His guest is Hays business owner and former educator Kris Munsch.</i></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Kris Munsch of Hays on leadership, entrepreneurship

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Monique Koerner, K-State Research and Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent about the upcoming programs "Becoming a Mom" and "Walk with Ease."

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Programs for 'Becoming a Mom' and 'Walking with Ease'" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=rm5mi-17f7b29-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Monique Koerner, K-State Research and Extension Family and Community Wellness Agent about the upcoming programs "Becoming a Mom" and "Walk with Ease."</p>

 🎙 Post Podcast: Programs offered for 'Becoming a Mom,' 'Walking with Ease'

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Reese Barrick, director of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History about the new exhibition "Water's Extreme Journey," an interactive maze.

We also talk about upcoming Fort Hays State University alumni events with Kim Cebula, director of the FHSU Foundation and Alumni Office.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: 'Water's Extreme Journey' at Sternberg Museum" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=8qtut-17fb7d0-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Reese Barrick, director of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History about the new exhibition "Water's Extreme Journey," an interactive maze.</p><p>We also talk about upcoming Fort Hays State University alumni events with Kim Cebula, director of the FHSU Foundation and Alumni Office.&nbsp;</p>

🎙 Post Podcast: 'Water's Extreme Journey' at Sternberg Museum

<i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about President Trump's recent tariffs and inflation and the effects they might have on the local economy on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i>

<div><iframe title="Grow Hays: Inflation and Tariffs" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=935fz-17fdfbc-pb&square=1&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p><i>Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Doug Williams of Grow Hays about President Trump's recent tariffs and inflation and the effects they might have on the local economy on this episode of the Hays Post Podcast.</i></p>

🎙 Post Podcast: Doug Williams of Grow Hays discusses tariffs, inflation