and thinking creatively about what kind of substitutions they might need to use, even when preparing something like a thanksgiving dinner, you know. well, we can't find the ideal ingredient for this pie. let's try something else. we're not at crisis mode yet. it's just a matter of being practical, being flexible, and managing expectations. >> well, it's interesting because obviously inflation is one of those things that affects everybody's pocketbook. some more than others. the treasury secretary janet y yellen told cnn she thinks we'll see acceptable levels of inflation in the second half of 2022, but not everyone agrees with her. listen to a former top economic official for former president obama. listen to this. >> they will go higher, and the fed has misread the inflation dynamics in a big way and is still hostage to this notion. the defense should stop injecting $120 billion every