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Summary: Inflation, now running at more than 6%, is the number one concern for many Americans as prices rise, from the gas pumps to the grocery shelves. It's also a looming threat to President Joe Biden's administration. A complex mix of factors--oil production cutbacks, a choked supply chain, and strong consumer spending--all contribute. But what can a president actually do about inflation? Special Correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins for a historical perspective. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders