Economy Matters Podcast

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Monetary Policy

Southeast United States

Mortgage Rates

Housing Market

Federal Reserve

Food Inflation

Beige Book

Florida

Atlanta

Housing Affordability

Raphael Bostic

Atlanta Federal Reserve

Rate Lock

National Survey Of Family Growth

Market Concentration

Inventory

Affordability

Metropolitan Statistical Areas

Regional Economic Information Network

Home Ownership Affordability Monitor

The Economy Matters podcast presents conversations with a variety of Atlanta Fed employees to discuss the work the Bank does and its relevance to people's daily lives. It also offers interviews with experts outside the Atlanta Fed, who discuss topics of interest to those who want to know more about economics and monetary policymaking.

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Publishes	Monthly	Episodes	104	Founded	11 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessScienceSocial Sciences

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Latest Episodes

Post-Hurricane Migration in Florida's Panhandle: Discussing How Financial Health Anticipates Relocation Outcomes

When Atlanta Fed researchers examined how housing and other financial factors affected displaced residents following Hurricane Micheal (2018), their findings revealed the challenges to successful relocation. In this podcast, hear senior adviser and s... more

16 Sep 2026 • 29 min • Most popular

"These Inflationary Impacts Were Persistent": Discussing Geographic Inequality in Food Inflation

Everyone buys groceries, but some of us pay more than others. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into how food inflation varies among US cities.

17 Aug 2026 • 18 min

"We See a Decline in the Share of Women Wanting Children": Talking about Fertility, Family Choice, and Economics

The US birth rate has been on a steady decline, with significant long-term economic implications. But why? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into the constellation of issues surrounding the question.

21 Jul 2026 • 27 min

"Consumers Don't Have the Ability to Absorb That Higher Cost": Discussing the Housing Market

An Atlanta Fed housing expert explains in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.

23 Jun 2026 • 33 min

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Recent Guests

Dontá Council

Senior advisor on the Community and Economic Development team at the Atlanta Fed

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Episode: Post-Hurricane Migration in Florida's Panhandle: Discussing How Financial Health Anticipates Relocation Outcomes

Michael Navarette

Assistant Policy Advisor and Economist, Atlanta Fed Research Department

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Episode: "These Inflationary Impacts Were Persistent": Discussing Geographic Inequality in Food Inflation

Julie Hotchkiss

Research economist and policy advisor at the Atlanta Fed

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Episode: "We See a Decline in the Share of Women Wanting Children": Talking about Fertility, Family Choice, and Economics

Dominic Perviance

Subject matter expert in the Atlanta Fed Supervision and Regulation Division and maintainer of the Home Ownership Affordability Monitor

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Episode: "Consumers Don't Have the Ability to Absorb That Higher Cost": Discussing the Housing Market

Claire Green

Center Director in the Bank's Payments Forum

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta - Payments Forum

Episode: "We're at a Cusp Now in Payments": Discussing the Evolving Payments System

Raphael Bostic

Atlanta Fed President and CEO

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Episode: "A Lot Has Happened in Eight-Plus Years": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back at His Tenure

Dominic Pervience

Subject matter expert in the Atlanta Fed's Supervision and Regulation Division; maintains the Home Ownership Affordability Monitor

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Episode: "Homebuilder Sentiment Is Very Low at the Moment": A Discussion of Housing Trends in the Southeast

Michelle Dennard

Representative from the Atlanta Fed, part of RAIN

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Episode: "We Work to Be Sure We're Touching All of Them": Adding Color to the Beige Book

Sara Arteaga

Official involved in compiling Beige Book inputs and subsequent analyses

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Episode: "We Work to Be Sure We're Touching All of Them": Adding Color to the Beige Book

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Tom Heintjes

Host of Economy Matters Podcast

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings

Great topics!
Very interesting
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StuAndreason
United States9 years ago
Great listen
This is a great listen for everyone interested in economics.
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Strong credibility from Atlanta Fed with data-driven discussions.

Clear, accessible explanations of complex macro topics suitable for professionals.

Growing: guests bring practical research insights and real-world policy relevance.

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"Consumers Don't Have the Ability to Absorb That Higher Cost": Discussing the Housing Market

Q: What does the near-term outlook look like for housing affordability in the Southeast?

Affordability remains a challenge until mortgage rates fall below roughly 6% (and ideally toward 5%), coupled with improved certainty about employment and the broader economy, which would encourage buyers to re-enter the market.

"Consumers Don't Have the Ability to Absorb That Higher Cost": Discussing the Housing Market

Q: What is driving the decline in buyer urgency in the current housing market?

A combination of higher mortgage rates, ongoing inflation, and macroeconomic uncertainty has reduced buyers' willingness to commit to large, long-term expenses like home purchases, especially when job security and wage growth are not strong enough to counteract rising costs.

"We Work to Be Sure We're Touching All of Them": Adding Color to the Beige Book

Q: Explain what the Beige Book is, but in just one sentence.

The Beige Book is a snapshot of how the US economy is doing right now, told through real-world stories and summaries gathered from business leaders, financial institutions, workers, and community organizations, which collectively illustrate the day-to-day experiences of the economy.

"A Lot Has Happened in Eight-Plus Years": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back at His Tenure

Q: Are there any specific experiences you've had that have shaped your approach to leadership at the Fed?

Earlier roles at HUD and other institutions taught me the importance of being present, asking questions, and listening deeply to people's experiences. Reading feedback, hosting town halls, and creating spaces where staff feel heard helped me build trust and align resources with what people actually need. Those experiences reinforced that leadership is about serving others and enabling them to contribute their best work.

"We're at a Cusp Now in Payments": Discussing the Evolving Payments System

Q: Why do we collect this information and how is it used beyond academic discussion?

The data guide policymakers and payments operators by showing how innovation affects behavior, informing decisions related to cash processing, consumer protection, and the evolution of payment rules and infrastructure.

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This show features in-depth conversations with economists and policy experts associated with a major regional central bank, plus occasional outside guests, focusing on macroeconomics, monetary policy, housing, payments, and regional economic dynamics. Episodes frequently explore how data, research, and policy interact to shape everyday financial realities—from inflation disparities and housing affordability to disaster-related mobility and the evolving payments landscape. A standout aspect is the strong emphasis on data-driven analysis and applied implications for policymakers, businesses, and communities, often anchored by expert guests and long-form discussions that connect research to real-world outcomes.

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2. Michael Navarette
3. Julie Hotchkiss
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