Brookings economist Carol Graham joins us to talk about how when individuals stop believing they have a future, they cease to invest in them.
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Redefining “Rich”: Not Just The 1%
Richard Reeves joins us to talk about why the class division in America is really between the top 20 percent of earners – the upper middle class – and everyone else.
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The Stock Market Meltdowns That Defined Our Nation
Scott Nations joins us to detail the first major market crash in 1907, the most recent in 2010, as well as the ones in between.
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The Psychology Of Poverty
Keith Payne joins us to talk about how perception of economic standing influences the brain.
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How A Basic Income Could End Poverty
Jesse Walker joins us to talk about how the concept of a universal basic income could work – and about how some thinkers from across the political spectrum are intrigued by the idea.
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Job Stability In America
Rick Wartzman joins us to talk about job instability in America since World War II.
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Why We Need To Fix The Tax System
T.R. Reid joins us to talk about why we’re due for another tax code adjustment – and about what lawmakers should consider in the next update.
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How America Became Segregated
Richard Rothstein of the Economic Policy Institute joins us to talk about the cumulative impact of racial zoning policies.
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Why Many Americans Remain Homeless
NPR reporter Laura Sullivan joins us to talk about why so many Americans – including many Texans – remain homeless despite these efforts.
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The Wealth Gap In America
Thomas Shapiro joins us to talk about the connection between economic opportunity and race.
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An Inside Look At The Federal Reserve
Danielle DiMartino Booth joins us to talk about the inner workings of the Federal Reserve and why its policies often harm some Americans.
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The Power Of Speculation
UCLA law professor Stuart Banner joins us to talk about the fine line that separates gambling and investing in America.
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