National elections are won and lost on the economy. Of course they are: the state of the economy affects individuals' job security, income levels, access to healthcare, education, and overall quality of life, so it's not surprising that voters evaluate candidates based on their proposed economic policies and their ability to address pressing economic challen ... Show More
Jul 28
The Good Life Economy (with Elizabeth Wilkins)
What is the economy for — GDP, corporate profits, or people? This week, Nick and Goldy talk with Elizabeth Wilkins, President and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute, about Roosevelt’s new Good Life Agenda and why so many old assumptions about markets, government, and growth are sudde ... Show More
41m 55s
Jul 14
Myths That Built Trickle-Down Economics: Austerity Politics (with Clara Mattei)
This week, we’re continuing our archive miniseries, Myths That Built Trickle-Down Economics, with the myth that austerity is responsible economic policy. We’re revisiting this conversation now because the austerity playbook is still very much alive. The Trump administration and D ... Show More
48m 51s
Oct 2024
How Elections Damage the Economy
2024 is set to be the biggest election year ever, with nearly half the world's population heading to the polls! While democracy is generally a good thing, elections can create turmoil in economies, adding uncertainty to everything from trade to taxes. In this video, we dive into ... Show More
14m 53s
Jan 2024
The 2024 Elections That Will Shape the Global Economy
Elections this year will determine the leadership of 40% of the world’s population, spanning the United States, to Taiwan, to Mexico, to Senegal. On today’s Big Take podcast: What democracy’s big test means for the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9m 47s
Jul 2022
Brazil's election and the economy
Brazilians will go to the polls to elect their next president in October. With Jair Bolsonaro trailing in polls behind former leader Lula da Silva, many voters say the economy is their main worry.We speak to small business owners in Vitoria, Espirito Santo, to get their thoughts ... Show More
17m 47s
Feb 2023
Nigeria's election and the economy
Nigerians head to the polls very soon, in what's expected to be a very closely-contested election. In this episode of Business Daily Rob Young explores how the economy could impact the vote. Africa’s largest economy, is struggling with soaring prices, fuel shortages and insecurit ... Show More
18m 41s