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Everyday Economics

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Inflation
Housing Market
Federal Reserve
Labor Market
Tariffs
U.S. Economy
Interest Rates
Mortgage Rates
Consumer Spending
Stock Market
Economic Growth
Consumer Price Index
Government Shutdown
Zillow
Economy
Producer Price Index
Wage Growth
Housing Affordability
China
Artificial Intelligence

Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug join forces to unravel the complexities of global markets, inflation, and everything else you need to know to navigate the economic world around you.

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Government borrowing is never free — and taxpayers ultimately pay the bill. The Center Square publisher Chris Krug and PhD economist Orphe Divounguy break down the three ways government debt can hit American households: higher taxes, higher interest ... more

The U.S. job market isn't collapsing — it's stuck. July payrolls fell by 23,000, while unemployment held at 4.1%. But deeper revisions to May and June erased more than 100,000 previously reported jobs, raising bigger questions about the strength of t... more

Illinois Democratic State Rep. Carol Ammons is facing a bipartisan Illinois House investigation after being federally charged with wire fraud and making false statements, with the special committee examining whether there are grounds for discipline o... more

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged—but that doesn't mean borrowing is getting any easier. In this episode of Everyday Economics, Greg Bishop sits down with PhD economist Orphe Divounguy to explain why mortgage rates remain elevated, wh... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew McManus
Georgetown Professor of Energy Diplomacy and former State Department Official
Georgetown University
Episode: Illinois Lawmaker Faces House Investigation After Federal Fraud Charges | The States
Adam Herbatz
Investigative reporter for Center Square's Enterprise and Investigation Units
Center Square
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Orphe Divounguy
PhD economist, guest on Everyday Economics segment
Center Square
Episode: Fed Holds Rates: Why Homes Keep Getting Less Affordable

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Chris Krug
Host of Everyday Economics; publisher at Center Square Newswire Service
Orphe Divounguy
PhD economist, co-host

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • A nice bite-sized finance podcast that covers basic updates about the US economy. A large focus on housing & sometimes employment. The 2 hosts have great rapport & are very knowledgeable. Unfortunately they bend over backwards to 'avoid being political' and therefore try everything to avoid mentioning Trump admin policy that is negatively affecting real consumers. Could use more coverage of topics affecting actual people & not just home buyers & sellers.

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    3
    Sherri
    3 months ago
  • Thought this was nonpartisan?

    Everyday economics is my favorite podcast and Dr. O might actually be my hero. The company states every episode that is it a nonpartisan news foundation, but there are presidential commercials now before and after the episode? Seems misleading to me?

    Regardless, not Dr. O’s fault, keep up the great material!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rgoodman725
    United States2 years ago
  • Issue

    Stop telling me why wages have gone up with inflation. Myself and how many other contract workers pay wages are set. I’m sick of hearing how a few compared to general people wages increased. When you talk to real people that get there hands dirty we are struggling. My 2.5 to 3 percent pay raises are not keeping up with inflation.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Eoe97
    United States2 years ago
  • Smart, easy to listen to economic news

    I appreciate the way Dr. O and Chris stick to the facts and keep it simple.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CelieSeal
    United States3 years ago
  • Econ

    I am a finance major and Brigham Young University Idaho and I love this podcast. It peaks my interest and also helps me keep up with what I learned in macro economics. I like that it’s short and sweet but would like maybe a little more content. 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ‏كل يوم
    United States4 years ago

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Illinois Lawmaker Faces House Investigation After Federal Fraud Charges | The States
Q: What is the core significance of the data-center debate and how does it relate to broader energy and economic policy?
The guest outlines that data centers are a major energy user and economic driver, prompting regulators to consider energy infrastructure, land use, and tax incentives. Industry representatives emphasize national security and responsible development, while policymakers weigh tax exemptions and public input as part of a broader strategy to maintain competitiveness and energy reliability.
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Shakes Up Interest Rate Strategy
Q: What is the dot plot?
It's a scatter of individual forecasts (dots) about the future path of the Fed funds rate; the median of these dots is used to gauge overall expectations, and shifts in the distribution indicate changing assessments of inflation and growth.
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Shakes Up Interest Rate Strategy
Q: Could you walk us through, I mean, for the, kind of like, every once in a while, I think it's important for us to talk about the basics, right?
The dot plot is a visual distribution of forecasts from FOMC participants; the median is tracked, showing the central tendency of where policymakers expect the Fed funds rate to be in the future, and the conversation around it highlights how views differ about the economy's trajectory.
Unemployment Ticks Up, Hiring Freezes: A Warning Sign for 2026?
Q: What do you foresee for the job market in the upcoming year?
I think employment growth will remain weak as we approach 2026.
Unemployment Ticks Up, Hiring Freezes: A Warning Sign for 2026?
Q: What are your thoughts on the current state of the labor market?
Hiring is low, with few new jobs being created, indicating a potentially fragile labor market.

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