Program Overview
In this episode of Petty & Profound, Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon break down the rise of “junk fees,” which have quietly doubled since 2022 and now cost Americans more than $90 billion a year. From iPad tip prompts to hotel “amenity fees,” the hosts reveal how hidden charges turned deception into a business model—and why this issue is more than financial frustration, it’s a moral crisis. With sharp humor and deep insight, they explore how consumers are finally pushing back.