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 ... Show More
Today
Trump's China Trip, Reflecting Pool Costs, SCOTUS Rules on AL Districts and more
President Trump is set to depart for China. The Supreme Court rules on Alabama congressional maps. The MV Hondius is headed to The Netherlands for a deep cleaning and sanitization. The Lincoln Memorial project projected to cost $13 million. Plus, late-night hosts join Stephen Col ... Show More
9m 28s
Yesterday
Press Dinner Gunman in Court, Passengers Leave Hantavirus Ship, Martin Short’s Grief and more
The accused gunman at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner has his first court appearance; we tell you how it went. We give you the latest updates on the Hantavirus plagued cruise ship and its passengers. No end in sight for the Iran war, according to President Trump. Meanwhile ... Show More
6m 48s
Nov 2021
The Economy Is Good. So Why Do We Feel Terrible About It?
<p>The U.S. economy is doing better than many had anticipated. Some 80 percent of jobs lost during the pandemic have been regained, and people are making, and spending, more.</p><p>But Americans seem to feel terrible about the financial outlook.</p><p>Why the gap between reality ... Show More
25m 12s
Nov 2023
The Bad Vibes Around a Good Economy
<p>The American economy, by many measures, is doing better than it has done in years. But for many Americans, that is not how it feels. Their feelings point to an enduring mystery: Why do Americans feel so bad when the economy is so good?</p><p>Jeanna Smialek, who covers the Fede ... Show More
21m 40s