What if we told you America's economy is strong enough that we can have nice things.

I'm Catherine Ann Edwards and I'm an economist.

I'm Robin Rousey and I'm an editor.

Every Tuesday on Optimist Economy, we talk through economic policies that matter.

Social Security, the minimum wage, immigration, child care.

And we look at the research and the data, not just politicized hot takes.

You'll probably learn something. You'll probably laugh. And you look at the research and the data, not just politicized hot takes. You'll probably

learn something. You'll probably laugh. And you'll finally understand why we can have a better

economy. Search for optimist economy wherever you listen to podcasts.

In Argentina, a coup 50 years ago this week ushered in a brutal military dictatorship.

It's still very much there and in the center of what Argentina society tells itself about its past.

I'm Marco Wurman. And I'm Carolyn Beeler.

Today, that anniversary inspires remembrance and denial.

Also, the internet is still down in Iran, but some people found workarounds in previous

blackouts.

People who had access to satellite networks were getting outside information, but many

ordinary citizens had doubts.

And government workers in Kenya can take two days menstrual leave per month.

No questions asked.

It's recognizing that administration is a real health experience.

But stigma still needs to be addressed for people to benefit from the law.

All that and more today on the world.

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