When unemployment becomes endless
Summary
Host Kyle Ritzdahl and guests discuss stalled US-Canada trade talks and the Treasury Secretary’s failed attempt to curb rising bond yields amid a $40 trillion debt crisis. The episode also covers the economic impact of expanding tick populations on agriculture and public health. Additionally, it features stories on long-term unemployment struggles, the data privacy implications of fast-food loyalty apps, and a critique of the administration’s tariff policies.
Topics discussed
Introduction and sponsor message
US-Canada trade war and tariff deadlines
Treasury Secretary's failed bond market intervention
Global debt crisis and US deficit concerns
Market wrap-up: Stocks and bond yields
Lone Star ticks and the alpha-gal allergy crisis
My Economy: Birdwatching ecotourism business
Market numbers and tick-related stock tickers
Sponsors: Odoo, VantageScore, Capital One, Kia
The rise of long-term unemployment in the US
McDonald's app data privacy and predictive algorithms
Beef tariffs and closing remarks
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