Hey, this is Mike Slater, host of the podcast, politics by faith, filling in for the great

Bill O'Reilly on this Thanksgiving Eve.

It's Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, you're listening to the O'Reilly update.

Here's what's happening today in America.

The average household paying more for heat this winter.

The White House urges Americans to wear face masks.

COVID causing a surge in alcoholism and a new survey ranks the unhappiest places in

the country.

Also, coming up the message of the day, we're going to tell the story of the pilgrims and

the unfathomable suffering that they endured while on the Mayflower.

When they landed here in America's unbelievable story, we'll share that in just a few minutes.

First energy producers confirming households now paying more for heat this winter.

Prices are up 54% compared to last year.

What?

The George family spends about $1,000 on fuel between October and March.

The industry blaming the increase on Joe Biden's war on fossil fuels, of course.

At least 15,000 full-time positions have left the energy sector since the inauguration

day.

The cost of gasoline is up 50% compared to last January and still western Pennsylvania

voter for Joe Biden.

The pandemic causing a spike in heavy drinking among Americans, according to the Rand

Corporation, 69% of adult males experienced at least one alcohol-related problem in 2021

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