Nicole Huyer, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Economic Policy Studies, joins host Jeff Chidester to offer a balanced breakdown of current economic trends.

Nicole examines key successes within the “Trump Economy,” alongside persistent economic concerns and areas that continue to lag.

The conversation dives into the growing national debt, highlighting the long-term risks it poses to the nation’s fiscal health and individual American households.

Closing on a lighter note, Jeff and Nicole unpack a recent article in The Cut, “I Should Be Allowed to Cold-Call My Friends,” discussing how modern communication has shifted away from simple, spontaneous phone calls to check in on loved ones.