
Speaking of the Economy is the podcast of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In each episode, we'll hear from the Richmond Fed's economists and other experts at the Bank and in the communities we serve about the economic issues they are exploring.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 213 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||

Michael Newsome talks about what he has learned about apprenticeships from discussions with business and education leaders. As an illustration, Melissa Stowasser shares how Trident Technical College partnered with smaller employers to develop an appr... more
Erik Hurst discusses his research on the potential impacts of AI adoption on the labor market, in particular entry-level workers and their human capital development over time through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge. Hurst is the Roman Fam... more
Jay Langston discusses how rural communities in western Virginia have diversified the region from agriculture into pharmaceutical and other forms of manufacturing. Key ingredients of this economic progress include developing the local workforce, buil... more
Daniel Davis talks about the barriers that rural communities face in fully realizing their economic potential and how economic development professionals have addressed those barriers. He also shares insights on this topic from the speakers at an Inve... more
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The show features voices from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, blending economist-led analysis with frontline regional insights. Episodes frequently examine AI productivity, rural labor markets, housing and community development, and how policy signals—like tariffs or monetary policy—reshape business strategy and everyday life. Guests include Fed researchers, university academics, and local officials, creating a data-driven, policy-focused conversations that connect national trends to specific regional cases. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on practical implications—housing, workforce development, and community revitalization—driven by real-world examples and collaborative problem solving.
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Speaking of the Economy launched 6 years ago and published 213 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Speaking of the Economy include:
1. Erik Hurst
2. Jay Langston
3. Daniel Davis
4. John Bailey Jones
5. John O'Trakoun
6. Urvi Neelakantan
7. Borys Grochulski
8. Sonya Waddell
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