Americans are giving the economy mixed reviews
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4.5 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 30 October 2023
⏱️ 27 minutes
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Summary
In a recent Harris poll, 44% of respondents said they’re stressed economically. But in the same poll, 34% said they’re optimistic. What gives? In this episode, how the American middle class is experiencing the current economy. Higher costs and lower personal savings are two big components affecting that economic vibe. Plus, how is New York City dealing with subway flooding, which parts of artificial intelligence can the Biden administration regulate and what the heck is the employment cost index?
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| 0:04.4 | Facts are facts. |
| 0:06.1 | Employees want to feel financially secure in their future. |
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| 0:43.3 | On the program today, you, yes, you also regulating AI as best the White House can. |
| 0:53.1 | And the subway submerged from American public media. |
| 0:58.1 | This is Marketplace. |
| 1:09.2 | In Los Angeles, I'm Kai. |
| 1:10.8 | Rizzo, it is Monday today, the 30th of October. |
| 1:14.2 | It is always to have you along everybody. |
| 1:16.7 | So how are you feeling? |
| 1:21.0 | Not overall. |
| 1:22.5 | I mean, the news is grim. |
| 1:24.8 | Life is busy. |
| 1:25.6 | I get that. |
| 1:26.6 | I'm asking how you're feeling economically mixed is the answer. |
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