Mostly Economics
Mostly Economics
Podcast Description
Mostly Economics is a weekly show hosted by Center for Economic and Policy Research Senior Economist and co-founder, Dean Baker, about ways US economic policies affect everyday lives—from household budgets to global trade relationships. New episode released every Thursday.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as the impact of U.S. economic policies on everyday life, Modern Monetary Theory, and economic responses to events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable episodes include discussions on Bidenomics and the American Rescue Plan, where complex concepts like inflation, full employment, and trade-offs are explored. The show dives into various economic issues including federal budgeting, inequality, and the dynamics of supply chains.
Mostly Economics is a weekly show hosted by Center for Economic and Policy Research Senior Economist and co-founder, Dean Baker, about ways US economic policies affect everyday lives—from household budgets to global trade relationships. New episode released every Thursday.
In the Season 1 finale, Dean Baker and Jared Bernstein answer listener-submitted questions on the biggest economic issues of the moment: the affordability crisis gripping American families, the surprising Democratic victories in off-year elections, and how the government shutdown is erasing critical economic data. From policy solutions to political implications, Dean and Jared tackle your questions with their wonderful blend of expertise and candor. Thank you for supporting our first season of Mostly Economics. We will return in 2026!
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