How Food Delivery Killed Competition (And Took Your Budget With It) | Diving In
Getting food delivered should be simple — but somehow it's gotten outrageously expensive. In this video, Justin Wolfers break down why food delivery apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub make it ...
24 Jun 15min
Sifting Through the Wreckage of An Ill-Informed War| Slate's What Next + Platypus Economics
In this episode of Slate's What Next, we examine the economic costs of the conflict with Iran and why the true price of war extends far beyond the immediate impact on oil prices. From higher energy co...
23 Jun 25min
The Job Numbers Will Probably Get Revised—That’s Not A Scandal | The Professor Is In
Justin Wolfers breaks down the biggest myths surrounding the monthly jobs report, starting with why strong hiring doesn't always move the unemployment rate. He also addresses the recurring claim that ...
15 Jun 17min
Inflation Is Up—Temporary Bedfellow or Long-term Partner? | Off the Clock
The work week may be over, but the economy really never takes time off. In this week’s episode of Off the Clock, Justin Wolfers and Stacey Vanek Smith help you cut through the noise and figure out wha...
15 Jun 51min
Are Markets Getting Suckered By Trump's Truth Socials? | Diving In
What happens when markets have to price the risks of war and presidential credibility at the same time? In this episode, Justin Wolfers explains why U.S. stocks keep rising and falling with Trump’s Tr...
11 Jun 8min
Trump Tried to Mess With the Jobs Report. It Didn't Work. | Diving In
When the latest jobs report showed strong numbers, the internet exploded with accusations of fraud and government manipulation. And given everything the Trump administration has done—firing the head o...
10 Jun 19min
The Future of Work Is Care—Can Men Adapt? | The Professor Is In
America keeps talking about manufacturing — but the labor market is growing elsewhere. In this Q&A, Justin Wolfers answers audience questions and responds to subscriber comments from his recent episod...
8 Jun 24min
