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Feb 2024
14m 36s

One Thing: Is the Economy Really Booming...

CNN
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Despite blockbuster jobs numbers, robust consumer spending, and easing inflation, many Americans do not feel good about the US economy. The negative feelings are especially strong amongst young people struggling to pay their bills. Meanwhile, many are finding it hard – if not impossible – to imagine they will ever own a home. In this episode, we examine how Gen Z is turning to TikTok for financial advice and whether these negative feelings could impact President Joe Biden’s reelection chances. 

Guest: Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business and Politics Correspondent

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