June Jobs Report: Not Sinking, But Not Surging. Just Treading Water. | Diving In
Is a “bad” jobs number is closer to normal than you think? In this 10-minute breakdown, Justin Wolfers explains how to read the latest jobs report without overreacting to a single headline. June payro...
2 Jul 10min
Navigating Inflation: Smart Strategies for Better Choices | Diving In
Inflation doesn't just raise prices — it tricks you into staring at bigger dollar numbers instead of asking what those dollars can actually buy. A two percent pay raise sounds great until inflation is...
1 Jul 18min
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
Better Lawyers, Worse Economics: Inside Trump's Latest Tariff Strategy | Diving In
Trump's trade war just won't die. After the Supreme Court struck down his "Liberation Day" tariffs and courts blocked his emergency global surcharge, the White House is back with a third attempt — thi...
17 Jun 14min
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
