Truth Be Told fact check: Are grocery stores engaged in price gouging?

The video is part of the 'Truth Be Told' series, which fact-checks claims from presidential candidates. It examines Kamala Harris's assertion that grocery stores are making high profits without passing savings to consumers. While grocery profits are at a two-decade high, experts and reports suggest costs are also rising, and there's no clear evidence of price gouging. The video concludes with a mixed verdict on Harris's claim and previews a future topic on Donald Trump's statements about abortion.

What is the main focus of the 'Truth Be Told' series?

• Discussing international relations

• Analyzing economic policies

• Investigating claims made by presidential candidates

• Reviewing historical events

According to Kamala Harris, what are grocery store chains accused of?

• Lowering prices for consumers

• Making large profits without passing savings to consumers

• Reducing their workforce

• Improving supply chain efficiency

What did the Federal Trade Commission report suggest about firms?

• They are reducing prices to help consumers

• They are using rising costs to justify price hikes

• They are investing in new technologies

• They are expanding their market reach

What does Jason Miller from Michigan State University say about price gouging?

• He thinks prices are lower than ever

• He has found significant evidence of price gouging

• He believes grocery stores are extremely profitable

• He has not seen evidence of price gouging

What is the final verdict on Kamala Harris's claim about grocery store profits?

• The claim is completely false

• The claim is completely true

• The claim is mixed with some truth and some uncertainty

• The claim is irrelevant