Surging Gas Prices Shake Americans

Episode 3

Dayon McKnight, Yearbook/Podcast Staff • June 9, 2026

In this episode of the Liberty Report, Dayon and Aly break down the real reasons behind surging gas prices and what they mean for everyday Americans. From global energy markets and government policies to inflation and supply chain pressures, they explore the key factors driving prices higher at the pump.

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Dayon McKnight, Yearbook/Podcast Staff

Dayon McKnight, a junior, is in his second year of publication on The Blaze yearbook, and his first year in the Hawk Talk Podcast Network. McKnight first got his start in journalism during his freshman year in an Introduction to Broadcasting class. McKnight’s passion for journalism first began after the 2016 election, after a historic election cycle. McKnight wants to use his passion for good. In his free time, he likes to work at his local part-time job and travel. He hopes to attend college with a double major in Political Science and Journalism. “It’s always better to advocate for what you believe in, than not to advocate for anything at all,” McKnight said.