Six Dollars a Day Is Disappearing For Millions | Diving In
Last summer, Congress passed one of the biggest cuts to food assistance in a generation. SNAP — the program a lot of folks still call food stamps — pays about $188 a month, roughly $6 a day for grocer...
22 Juli 13min
Why Trump’s New Tariff Is Bigger Than Canada | Diving In
Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canada bypass USMCA — here's what it really means for you. President Trump just hit a limited set of Canadian goods with 50% tariffs, and he did it by dusting off Section 33...
21 Juli 21min
Justin Answers Your Questions on Trump Accounts | The Professor Is In
In this latest episode of The Professor Is In, Justin answers listener questions and responds to comments from his latest episode dispelling the hype around Trump Accounts. Justin argues that Trump ac...
20 Juli 19min
What Reese's Cups and Canadian Wildfires Can Teach Us About Economics | Off the Clock
In this episode of Off the Clock, Justin and Stacey break down some of the week’s biggest economic news — letting you know what to actually worry about, what you can safely ignore, and where to find s...
18 Juli 44min
The Truth About Trump Accounts (Read the Fine Print) | Diving In
In this episode of Diving In, Justin Wolfers explains why the new Trump Accounts are actually two very different policies jammed into one. First, there’s the headline-grabbing piece: a one-time $1,000...
15 Juli 18min
Good News on Inflation — With a Very Big Asterisk
The latest CPI report came in better than expected: headline inflation slowed to 3.5% and experienced its largest one-month decline since April 2020. But better-than-expected does not mean problem sol...
14 Juli 14min
Could Price Comparison Apps Be Making Gas MORE Expensive? | The Professor Is In
Justin is back for another episode of The Professor Is In, answering questions, responding to comments, and clarifying his previous takes. The gas price story is not just about your local station—it r...
11 Juli 18min
The Hidden Pattern in Gas Prices (And How to Beat It) | Diving In
Oil prices spike and pump signs change almost instantly. But when crude falls, the savings trickle in slowly — if they arrive at all. This pattern, known as "rockets and feathers," is real and measura...
8 Juli 11min
