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Why Do Americans Think the Economy is Worse Than It Is?

Season 7 Episode 1 | 10m 21s

Have you heard that inflation is spiraling out of control? Have you heard that we're in a recession? Have you heard that people have less spending power today than their parents did 30 years ago? If you're on social media (and who isn't?) you've probably heard some or all of these facts presented like they were common knowledge. The problem is… they're all wrong.

Aired: 02/06/24
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Will you get any of the wealth from the boomer generation?
Should we be selling our kidneys?
What are the broader economic costs of remote work?
Can the Gross Domestic Product be trusted as a measurement tool?
Who wouldn't want to make money doing nothing?
How do the ultra wealthy find loopholes to hide their wealth to avoid a hefty tax burden?