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Sep 2024
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Are We Still In A 'Vibecession'? with Ky...

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Episode 400: Neal and Toby chat with Kyla Scanlon, author of "In This Economy", educator and content creator. Kyla, who coined the term “vibecession,” shares her take on the current state of the economy and how “vibes” differ from any other indicators. Plus, what trends is she focusing on and what they could mean for the economy. Kyla also shares what social ... Show More
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