Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark talks about the changing nature of dining out, including shortened restaurant hours and the use of robots - trends that show how businesses adapt to labor shortages and other challenges. And Clark and producer Grace reflect on the personal and national significance of the 4th of July. Clark returns after next week. Have a wonderful 4th of July Holiday!  Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Dining Out Is Changing: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: How to Freeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion NYTimes: Feeling Consumers’ Pain, Retailers Bring Back Discounts When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance? SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control The robots preparing to get their hands on your lunch [The Washington Post] The new dining reality: Smaller groups and shorter weeks Axios: Restaurants are having their biggest year ever Clark Warns Major Changes To Credit Card Rewards Are Coming Soon In California, Hotels and Rentals Must Reveal Fees Upfront. What Does That Mean for You? Fourth of July - Origins, Early Celebrations & Traditions A message from Clark about the 4th of July Thank you for listening today, Clarkies! If you want to be part of our “Clarkie” segment, call 404-981-2071 to leave a comment or story. We may play it during a future episode! Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices