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Feb 2025
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Why Chaos Has Become an Economic Strateg...

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Ed opens the show by discussing Shein’s potential valuation cut, South Korea’s crackdown on DeepSeek, and the controversy surrounding Javier Milei’s promotion of a memecoin. Then Kyla Scanlon, author of “In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work”, returns to the show to unpack the concept of “FAFOnomics” and explore Gen Z’s growing concerns about the U.S. economy. Finally, Kyla offers advice for Gen Z on navigating today’s labor market and emphasizes why adaptability is essential for career success.

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