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Best podcasts about Justin Wolfers

Latest podcast episodes about Justin Wolfers

Deadline: White House
"Stand your ground and fight"

Deadline: White House

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 86:41


Nicolle Wallace on Trump doubling down on tariffs despite pushback, benefits for law firms who stood up to intimidation from the White House, and Ukraine's large scale attack on Russian airbases.Joined by: David Gura, Justin Wolfers, Sarah Longwell, Mitch Landrieu, Marc Elias, Mike Schmidt, Ryan Reilly, John Brennan, Claire McCaskill and Amb. Michael McFaul.

Egberto Off The Record
Professors nails Trump with truth on tariffs. RFK Jr. MAHA Report is quackery. DOGE data steal.

Egberto Off The Record

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 55:52


Thank you Sandra Dingler, For A Better World, Joseph Tucker, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* Professor nails how tariffs are likely to cost Americans using the washing machine tariff history: Economics professor Justin Wolfers exposes Trump's lies about who pays for tariffs by going through the process of tariffs on washing machines. [More]* M… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Deadline: White House
“Just plain foolish”

Deadline: White House

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 87:00


Nicolle Wallace on the likelihood of Trump fulfilling his “90 deals in 90 days” promise, new reporting from The New York Times on Elon Musk's alleged drug use on the campaign trail, and a GOP senator's shocking response to Medicaid cuts.Joined by: Maria Aspan, Justin Wolfers, Tim Miller, Megan Twohey, John Heilemann, Angelo Carusone, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Jamie Raskin, M. Gessen

Politics Done Right
Professor nails how tariffs are likely to cost Americans using the washing machine tariff history.

Politics Done Right

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 8:37


Economics professor Justin Wolfers exposes Trump's lies about who pays for tariffs by going through the process of tariffs on washing machines.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Justin Wolfers & Kate Compton Barr

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 50:23 Transcription Available


Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers details our ongoing and misguided tariff saga.Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr examines how running candidates who can’t win can still help Democrats succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All In with Chris Hayes
‘Not even remotely normal': New concern over Trump's rambling speeches, posts

All In with Chris Hayes

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 42:21


Guests: Adam Serwer, Jelani Cobb, Justin Wolfers, Sen. Chris Murphy, Alexi McCammond, Faiz ShakirHarvard fights back as the attacks keep attacking. Tonight: The Trump administration's war on knowledge. Then, Sen. Chris Murphy on whether the Medicaid lie will make it through the Senate. Plus, renewed concerns about the abilities of America's oldest president. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Deadline: White House
"Death by a thousand cuts"

Deadline: White House

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 87:00


Nicolle Wallace on Trump's tariff whiplash creating chaos and confusion for small business owners, the administration's escalating attacks on Harvard University, and the rank corruption of a new Trump-centered private club opening in Washington. Joined by: Justin Wolfers, David Frum, Cornell Belcher, Dr. Jeremy Faust, Evan Osnos, Basil Smikle, Claire McCaskill, and Jonah Bromwich.

Deadline: White House
“Swerving wildly”

Deadline: White House

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 87:41


Nicolle Wallace on Trump's reignited tariff threats, the ongoing fight between the Trump administration and the judicial branch, and Bruce Springsteen's roadmap on standing up to Trump. Joined by: Christine Romans, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Dr. Jeremy Faust, Andrew Weissmann, Angelo Carusone, Marc Elias, Teddy Schleifer, Dominic Patten, and Claire McCaskill. 

Deadline: White House
“A tangled web”

Deadline: White House

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 86:32


Nicolle Wallace on Trump's peddling of false “white genocide” claims in an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, an administration official's effort to rewrite intelligence, and the Justice Department's investigation into Andrew Cuomo. Joined by: Michael Crowley, Eddie Glaude, Rick Stengel, Mike Schmidt, Rep. Jim Himes, Andrew Weissmann, John Heilemann, Basil Smikle, Lisa Rubin, Justin Wolfers, and Tim Miller.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Day 121: The GOP's self-imposed deadline for the “Big Beautiful Bill” approaches

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 41:30


Trump pushes for his budget bill on Capitol Hill as the GOP's self-imposed deadline approaches. Then, how the President's economic agenda is leading foreign investors to turn away from the U.S. And, the Justice Department opens an investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over congressional testimony he gave last year. Luke Broadwater, Jeff Mason, Dave Weigel, Max Chafkin, Justin Wolfers, Tim Miller, Joel Payne, and Leah Litman join as Melissa Murray hosts The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

Deadline: White House
“Trump's tariff roller coaster”

Deadline: White House

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 86:46


Nicolle Wallace on Trump's lack of tariff deals despite his promises, low consumer sentiment amid rising fears of inflation, and the MAGA infighting causing trouble for Trump.Joined by: Justin Wolfers, Charlie Sykes, Lisa Rubin, John Brennan, Mike Schmidt, Maria Aspan, Rev. Al Sharpton, Tim Miller, Allen Orr, and Kristy Greenberg.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Day 114 of the Trump Administration: the President's first major international trip of his second term

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 42:19


The President visits Saudi Arabia, where his priorities are all about making "deals". Plus, Trump renews attacks on Fed chair Powell as new data shows how inflation is impacting the economy. And, breaking down new reporting on how the Trump adminstration wants to use FBI, drug and gun agents on immigration enforcement. Jeff Mason, Carol Leonnig, Daniella Diaz, Justin Wolfers, Max Chafkin, Chuck Rocha, Mark McKinnon, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Randi Weingarten join The 11th Hour with Alicia Menendez this Tuesday night. 

The Bulwark Podcast
S2 Ep1041: Justin Wolfers: Trump's Centrally Planned Economy

The Bulwark Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 56:11


China sounds downright Reaganesque and is acting like a more stable, attractive trading partner than the country that launched a trade war. And even though Trump loves play-acting businessman, and calling CEOs by their first name, no one on Wall Street and no one who studies economics likes his continuing tariffs—they know they hurt American companies and American consumers. And the uncertainty is paralyzing. Meanwhile, the GOP will use fancy terms to try to paper over their budget, which would hurt the working class and dramatically increase the deficit—all for tax cuts. University of Michigan's Justin Wolfers joins Tim Miller. show notes Justin's pod, "Think Like An Economist" Tim on the "Raging Moderates" podcast Tim on the podcast, "Breaking Points" The New Orleans antique store Tim referenced

Deadline: White House
“An asteroid is coming”

Deadline: White House

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 85:59


Nicolle Wallace on the impending economic doom fueled by Trump's tariffs on China, reports that the Trump administration will send migrants to Libya and Ukraine, and the recent immigration raids at DC-area restaurants.Joined by: Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Ryan Petersen, Rep. Jim Himes, Michael Crowley, Marc Elias, Kristy Greenberg, Vaughn Hillyard, Shawn Townsend, and Dr. Michael Anderson.

The Beat with Ari Melber
Canada's New Leader Clashes with Trump at White House

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 41:33


MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, May 6, and reports on President Trump's economy and ongoing trade war, inequality in America and Trump's attack on NPR and PBS. Chris Hughes, Paula Kerger and Justin Wolfers join.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Bracing for potential impact in Trump's trade war

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:17


The President teases plans for additional tariffs with no end in sight for his trade war chaos. And, Trump's sons promote business deals across the globe that could make millions for the family and for POTUS himself, all without acknowledging potential conflicts of interest. Plus, consumers are about to feel the impact of a looming supply chain crisis as the number of shipments coming to the US declines. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Natasha Sarin, Bharat Ramamurti, Justin Wolfers, Gene Seroka, and Kristy Greenberg join The 11th Hour.

Deadline: White House
“I am not afraid of you”

Deadline: White House

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 83:59


Ali Velshi – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs as a new GDP report shows the economy shrunk, updates in the Kilmar Abrego deportation case, a judge's decision to free the Columbia graduate student detained at an interview in his naturalization process, and more.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Justin Wolfers, Catherine Rampell, Basil Smikle, Rep. Jason Crow, Mara Gay, Allen Orr, Nick Miroff, Paul Rieckhoff, Lauren Meckler, and Lisa Rubin.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
'You break it, you buy it': Trump begins next 100 days by blaming Biden for the economy

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 41:51


Trump blames Biden for a weak GDP report as imports surged ahead of the president's tariffs. Then, the failed Senate vote to undo Trump's 'Liberation Day.' And, what the economic deal signed by the U.S. and Ukraine means for the war. Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Reed Galen, Justin Wolfers, and Vicky Nguyen join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump's Trade War Drags Down Global Economy

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 41:08


MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 22, and reports on President Trump's escalating trade war, a court setback for Trump's immigration agenda and mounting pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign. Adm. William McRaven, Maria Ressa and Justin Wolfers join.

Background Briefing with Ian Masters
April 20, 2025 - Charles Kupchan | Justin Wolfers | Jake Werner

Background Briefing with Ian Masters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 63:40


Putin's Brief Easter Ceasefire and Trump's Warning he Might "Take a Pass" if a Russia/Ukraine Peace Deal Can't be Made | Trump Threatens To Fire the Chairman of the Fed Which He Can't Do But That Won't Stop Him From Trying | In Picking a Trade War With China, Trump Might End Up With a Real War backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia bsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.social facebook.com/ianmastersmedia

The Beat with Ari Melber
Trump Targets Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Risking Economic Turmoil

The Beat with Ari Melber

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 40:50


MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 17, and reports on President Trump targeting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and a major court loss for Trump and his immigration agenda. Plus, rapper Lupe Fiasco and NBC's Gadi Schwartz join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Emily Bazelon and Justin Wolfers also join.

Reveal
What Trump's Tariff Shock Will Cost You

Reveal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 30:01


Justin Wolfers teaches economics 101 at the University of Michigan. It's an introductory course about supply, demand, and trade. The basics. He wishes President Donald Trump attended.Wolfers, an Australian known for his research on how happiness relates to income, is one of the more prominent economists speaking up about Trump's sweeping tariff policies. He says that they not only betray the most basic laws of economics, but could very well tip the US into a recession unnecessarily.On this episode of More To The Story, Wolfers sits down with host Al Letson to discuss why today's tariffs are markedly different from the ones Trump imposed in 2018 and why tariffs almost never produce the intended effects that are often promised.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Fact checker: Serena Lin | Digital producers: Nikki Frick and Artis Curiskis | Interim executive producers: Taki Telonidis and Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al Letson Read: Democrats Grill Officials on Insider Profits From Trump's Tariff Reversal (Mother Jones)Read: Trump's Trade War Is Here and Promises to Get Ugly (Mother Jones)Listen: Trump's Deportation Black Hole (Reveal)Listen: Think Like an Economist Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram @revealnews Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
More confusion over White House mixed messaging on tariff exemptions

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 42:21


The Trump administration flip flops on exemptions and teases more new tariffs. Then, El Salvador's President says he will not return the Maryland father who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. And, a conversation with filmmaker Alex Gibney about “Dark Money” and the role it plays in elections. Tyler Pager, Susan Glasser, Nick Timiraos, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Joyce Vance, and Alex Gibney join the 11th Hour this Monday. 

The Weekend
The Weekend April 12 8a: “Just Snatched America's Edges”

The Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 42:05


Economics Professor Justin Wolfers on his warning that “life will never be the same” after Trump's tariff regime. Plus, former HHS employee Mack Schroeder discusses his viral run-in with Indiana Senator Jim Banks who called him a “clown” who “probably deserved” to be fired.

Stay Tuned with Preet
Trump's Tariff U-Turn (with Justin Wolfers)

Stay Tuned with Preet

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 46:49


Is Trump's tariff rollout a three-dimensional chess game or an economic house fire? Economist Justin Wolfers breaks down the stock market crashing chaos, the erosion of global trust, the 125% tariffs on China, and what it all means for your wallet and America.  You can now watch portions of our episodes on YouTube! Head to CAFE's Youtube channel and subscribe.  For a transcript of the episode, visit our website.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 833-997-7338. Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Front Burner
What did Trump just do to the economy?

Front Burner

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 25:33


U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on much of what he calls "reciprocal tariffs" barely a week after first imposing them — while also implementing a 10 per cent tariff across the board on most countries, and a whopping 145 per cent tariff on China.Markets first soared at the news, then went back into freefall. Members of Trump's cabinet claimed this was the strategy all along. The chaos even brought the stability of U.S. government bonds into question.Justin Wolfers, a professor of economics at the University of Michigan, unpacks what's really going on here, and why Trump's past dealings with Canada could provide some insight into how it will all shake out.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Amanpour
Tariff Turmoil

Amanpour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 58:10


Markets continue to tumble across the world after President Trump said he won't back down from his aggressive trade policies. Unlike previous economic crises, the pain is entirely self-inflicted. Betsey Stevenson is a former economic adviser to President Obama and a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan. Justin Wolfers is also a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan and they both join the show.  Also on today's show: Utah State Senator Nate Blouin; Turkish journalist Ece Temelkuran; NYT reporter Steven Kurutz  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All In with Chris Hayes
Republicans scramble to answer for Trump's trade war

All In with Chris Hayes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 42:38


Guests: Steve Liesman, Sen. Chris Murphy, Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers, Sen. Andy Kim, Josh MarshallThe President of the United States tanks the markets. Tonight: the Trump crash, the Chinese retaliation, and what it all means for you. Then, stunning new details on the national security purge by way of a MAGA conspiracy theorist. And the growing outrage from veterans groups and beyond as the President chooses a weekend of golf over honoring slain American soldiers.  Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Neera Tanden, Justin Wolfers & Sen Martin Heinrich

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 54:11 Transcription Available


The Center for American Progress’s Neera Tanden skewers Trump’s disastrous first 100 days. New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich details how Democrats fight back. Then we’ll have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with economist Justin Wolfers, who explains why tariffs aren’t the answer to our economic woes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Trump's tariffs set off worst one-day market loss since 2020

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 42:12


President Trump's latest tariffs are followed by the worst one-day loss for the markets since the pandemic. Then, POTUS gets rid of three National Security Council aides after an Oval Office meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who pushed for the firings. And, a Pentagon watchdog is now investigating Pete Hegseth's Signal chat blunder. Brendan Greeley, Max Chafkin, Justin Wolfers, Peter Baker, David Jolly, Representative Jake Auchincloss, Mayor Freddie O'Connell, Mayor Tim Keller, and Mayor Leonardo Williams join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Trade war, tariffs and uncertainty drag markets to worst week in years

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 7:00


Stocks were in free fall again Friday as markets saw their worst week in years. The trade war heated up as China responded to President Trump with their own 34 percent tariffs on imported U.S. goods. Markets fell further after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the tariffs are expected to lead to higher prices and weaken the economy. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Justin Wolfers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
Why is Trump crashing the US economy?

Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 35:55


Donald Trump's strategy on tariffs is inspired by the 'Gilded Age' of US history, when the federal government drew most of its income from taxes on foreign imports. Now some of America's closest allies have been slapped with tariffs and there are growing risks of a trade war.Guest: Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of MichiganRecommendations:Geraldine: 'The Wonders of Europe', SBS on DemandHamish: Sir Gareth Southgate - Boys need role models not gaming and porn, BBC Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au

All In with Chris Hayes
DOJ official fired over Mel Gibson gun rights request speaks out

All In with Chris Hayes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 43:23


Guests: Stephanie Ruhle, Justin Wolfers, Rep. Robert Garcia, Amy Greer, Liz OyerThe mad king sends the markets plummeting. Tonight: how Trump is actively destroying the American economy with no one inside the White House to stop him. Plus, as Tesla stock plummets, Trump threatens the people boycotting it. Then: outrage at the arrest of a legal U.S. resident for political protest. And a top DOJ official gets fired because of Trump's buddy Mel Gibson. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Justin Wolfers & Ian Bremmer

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 45:27 Transcription Available


Think Like an Economist podcast’s Justin Wolfers examines the “fuzzy math” behind DOGE’s supposed savings for Americans. The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer details the new global alignments in a post-Trump 2.0 world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
The first month of the second Trump administration

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 41:54


Tonight marks one month of the second Trump administration. The mass layoffs of federal employees continue while Elon Musk defends the actions of DOGE as it slashes government agencies and embraces MAGA priorities. And, the Senate confirms Kash Patel, Trump loyalist, to lead the FBI. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Joyce Vance, Justin Wolfers, Brian Barrett, Eric Lipton, and Michael Steele join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Trump's executive orders face challenges in the courts

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 42:17


Trump faces roadblocks in the courts as his administration works overtime to overhaul the government. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends Musk's DOGE team as "highly trained" professionals on the same day that a member of that team faced scandal and resigned. And,Democrats think Musk is now a liability for Trump. Peter Baker, Melanie Zanona, Hayes Brown, Joyce Vance, Justin Wolfers, Nick Timiraos, Michael Steele, and David French join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Biden, Trump Race to stop the looming TikTok ban

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 42:34


We could see the SCOTUS decision on the TikTok ban tomorrow, but Biden and Trump are looking to stop it from taking effect. Plus, Trump's Treasury nominee defends the president-elect and his economic plans. Then PM Netanyahu says Israeli negotiators have signed the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. Peter Baker, Andrew Desiderio, Mark McKinnon, Hagar Chemali, Justin Wolfers, Brendan Greeley, and Craig Fugate join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Trump is named TIME Person of the Year as he talks second term plans

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 42:31


Trump is named TIME Person of the Year, and the cover story gives more insight into his plans for the White House including Jan. 6 pardons "in the first hour, maybe first nine minutes." Plus, Trump admits it's 'very hard' to bring grocery prices down. And, lawmakers demand answers over mystery drone sightings in NJ & NY. Ayman Mohyeldin, Eric Cortellessa, Peter Baker, Ali Vitali, Peter Goodman, Justin Wolfers, Kevin Baron, and Dave Isay join the 11th Hour this Thursday.

All In with Chris Hayes
Infighting roils Trump transition team: 'The fish rots from the head'

All In with Chris Hayes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 42:03


Guests: Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers, Adam Serwer, Ayman MohyeldinThe Trump Tax is a go. Tonight: Trump moves forward with his campaign promise to raise prices on Day One. Then: what's actually happening with the fentanyl crisis that Trump says tariffs will fix. Plus, trouble in MAGA-land as Trump's top aide is accused of trying to profit off cabinet picks. And finally a sliver of good news in the Middle East.   Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Leading Indicator
Economist Calls Trump's 'Tariff-for-Tax Swap' Sneaky, Warns of Impending Trade War | Justin Wolfers

Leading Indicator

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 26:46


Economist Justin Wolfers warns tariffs won't bring jobs back to the U.S. and will hurt the working class. Plus, Wolfers argues GDP is a flawed way to communicate the health of the economy, and explains why he thinks Trump's and Vice President Harris's tax policy proposals are direct mirrors of each other. The content of the video is for general and informational purposes only. All views presented in this show reflect the opinions of the guest and the host. You should not take a mention of any asset, be it cryptocurrency or a publicly traded security as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that cryptocurrency or security. Guests and hosts are not affiliated with or endorsed by Public Holdings or its subsidiaries. You should make your own financial and investment decisions or consult respective professionals. Full disclosures are in the channel description. Learn more at Public.com/disclosures. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. There is a possibility of loss with any investment. Historical or hypothetical performance results, if mentioned, are presented for illustrative purposes only. Do not infer or assume that any securities, sectors or markets described in the videos were or will be profitable. Any statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements are strictly based on the current views, opinion, or assumptions of the person presenting them, and should not be taken as an indicator of performance nor should be relied upon as an investment advice.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
26 days before election day VP Harris holds a rally in Phoenix, while Trump speaks to the Detroit Economic Club

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 42:25


Former President Obama rallies for Harris in Pittsburgh, while the VP rallies in Phoenix and participates in a Univision town hall. Plus, Trump proposed another tax cut in Detroit today while slamming the city. And, as Harris makes gains in national polls, Republicans run a 'red wave narrative'. Jon Ralston, Mike Madrid, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Simon Rosenberg, and Jay Carter join the 11th Hour this Thursday.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Justin Wolfers & Sen. Gary Peters

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 43:16 Transcription Available


Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers examines the Biden administration's great economic news. Michigan Senator and DSCC chairperson Gary Peters examines the Senate map for Dems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
North Carolina Governor candidate vows to stay in race despite bombshell

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 42:49


New polls show the race remains tight even as VP Harris continues to improve nationally and in swing states. Plus, the GOP candidate for governor of North Carolina continues his campaign after a report about shocking comments made online. And, Georgia's state election board gets set to vote on new rules that could change how ballots are counted. McKay Coppins, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Larry Sabato, Justin Wolfers, Brendan Greeley, Brian Tyler Cohen, Stuart Stevens, and LaTosha Brown join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Justin Wolfers, Rep Jared Moskowitz, Go. Jared Polis, Sen. Chris Murphy & More!

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 63:39 Transcription Available


The New York Times contributor Justin Wolfers teaches us which economic measures we should and shouldn't obsess over. Congressman Jared Moskowitz updates us on his chaotic friendship with Congressman James Comer. Colorado Governor Jared Polis examines how minding your own business contributes to a state's thriving. Senator Chris Murphy details how gun control is affecting the election. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson examines how Michigan's women are effectively running the state. Congresswoman Susan DelBene discusses the success of the DNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
Donald Trump's speech on economy turns to attacking VP Harris

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 43:10


Donald Trump attempts to refocus his campaign with a speech on his economic policy, but it turned into attacks on VP Harris. Plus, for the first time since 2021 the inflation rate is below 3%; what it means for the 2024 race. And, the former police chief of Marion, Kansas was charged after leading a raid on a local newspaper. The paper's editor joins us. Sam Stein, Isaac Arnsdorf, Brian Stelter, Peter Spiegel, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Eric Meyer join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.  

Stay Tuned with Preet
The Great Recession of August 5, 2024 (with Justin Wolfers)

Stay Tuned with Preet

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 23:12


Justin Wolfers is a professor of economics and public policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Wolfers joins Preet to discuss the state of the economy and how the upcoming election could impact the markets.  Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. For analysis of recent legal news, join the CAFE Insider community. Head to cafe.com/insider to join for just $1 for the first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brian Lehrer Show
The Economy, the Stock Market and the Chances of Recession

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 23:03


Justin Wolfers, professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan, talks about the stock market sell-off, the latest jobs report, how to gauge the health of the economy, and why he thinks the stock market "is a bit like a toddler."

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Josh Marshall, Justin Wolfers & AG Andrea Campbell

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 55:51 Transcription Available


Talking Points Memo's Josh Marshall details the path forward for Kamala Harris to become president. New York Times contributor Justin Wolfers examines Biden's strong economy and how Kamala Harris can run on it. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell details curbing assault weapons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
Justin Wolfers, Jared Huffman & Simon Rosenberg

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 57:49 Transcription Available


Think Like an Economist podcast host Professor Justin Wolfers details Trump's disastrous plan to shift from income taxes to tariffs. Congressman Jared Huffman details the preemptive steps he's taking to stop Trump from having executive power to institute Project 2025 if he is re-elected. The Hopium Chronicles' Simon Rosenberg examines the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.