Optimist Economy
Kathryn Anne Edwards and Robin RauziOptimist Economy is the anti-doomscroll economics podcast. Work rules, tax fairness, healthcare, housing costs, retirement security — the economic forces shaping American life have real problems. But also real solutions. Each week, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and editor Robin Rauzi break down one problem and solution with data, history, humor, and a belief that tools to build a better economy e... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 66 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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Nearly 90% of private-sector workers get paid vacation days from their job, but a Pew survey found 46% leave at least some of it on the table. Government survey data also show that the share of workers who are on vacation in any given week has fall b... more
About 18% of U.S. GDP every year gets spent on health care. Half of that, 9%, is coming from the government, which is about the whole cost of other countries’ public health programs. In other words, for what the U.S. spends on Medicare, Medicaid, Tr... more
Just-in-time scheduling lets an algorithm decide when — and whether — millions of people work. Surveys find 40% of shift workers (mostly in retail and food service) don’t know their schedule a week in advance. They can also get sent home mid-shift or... more
Nobody has more riding on any changes to Social Security than people under 40. The trust fund is currently projected to run dry in the fourth quarter of 2032, but it could be sooner. Every election, starting in November, selects the lawmakers who wil... more
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- Easy to understand economics
It’s so common for economic discussion to end up in places that are difficult for the average person to understand. You do a wonderful job of breaking it down for us. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Cweston7
United States2 months ago - This podcast is time well dissaved.
Kathryn and Robin make economics fun and understandable. Love the retcons, terms and conditions, the exec orders, and all the Social Security talk.
Apple Podcasts5TrackballUnited States2 months ago - 60
Altruistic, fact based, genuine and real podcast. Will call anyone out for their good or their bad. Best part of my week!!
Apple Podcasts560 and listeningUnited States3 months ago - Good podcast
Fits very neatly into my favorite niche of very wonky and nerdy but also unapologetically empathetic and progressive. Demonstrating that economics isn’t just a tool for the worst people in the world to justify their greed.
Apple Podcasts5Tatara21United States3 months ago - Positive
You two are so positive. It makes me smile.
Intelligent great discussions.
Add more history. Maybe add a historian common guest.
Apple Podcasts5AlleydriveUnited States3 months ago
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A hopeful, data-driven look at economic policy and everyday life, with a focus on practical solutions to real-world problems like inflation, housing, retirement security, and wage growth. Episodes blend history, statistics, and accessible explanations to unpack how rules, taxes, and public programs shape households and work, while keeping a pragmatic, optimistic tone. Notable for its banter, clear storytelling, and willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with policy levers that could improve outcomes for a broad audience.
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