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H1B Visas, Apples and Hot Yoga
In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slunum, along with guest Rob Raffety, debate the new $100,000 fee. Then we have our news quiz featuring apples and our old friend EJ…
Interview: Richard Sylla on Alexander Hamilton
Prof. Richard Sylla tells how Alexander Hamilton, a poor immigrant from the West Indies, dreamed up and then revolutionized America’s financial system, paving the way for 250 years of growth.Then…
Recession Fears, Firewood and Betting on the NY Mayor
How can you know if there is a recession coming? Are there some secret economic indicators?News Quiz! Coffee Prices and Chinese EVsThe economists are fighting over firewoodNot Investment Advice:…
Occupational Licenses, Capitalism/Social popularity and more with Noah Trudeau
Do you have license for that haircut? What’s more popular socialism or capitalism? and does NPR know what a Depression is? All that on today’s Econ Nerds live.Noah Trudeau joins the Nerds to discuss…
Kawhi Salary, De Minimis, DeForestation
In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim discuss various economic topics, starting with the implications of Kawhi Leonard's signing with the LA Clippers. They explore the…
Lisa Cook's research and firing, AI art, and Korean Holograms
In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim have their usual news quiz. Then they discuss into the controversial firing of Lisa Cook from the Fed. Matt then summarizes Cook’s…
BLS firing, US Open, and the futility of presents
In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim discuss various economic topics, including the recent turmoil at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) following the firing of its…
Can apprenticeships fix the Labor Market? with Kelly Vedi
Kelly Vedi from https://kellyvedi.substack.com/ comes on to explore the significance of apprenticeships as a viable training strategy in the U.S., contrasting them with traditional education models.…
Everything you wanted to know about Driverless Cars with Andrew Miller
In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, we dive into the transformative world of driverless car technology with Andrew Miller, author of the substack: Changing Lanes and the forthcoming book "The End of…
Fed Speak vs. Trump Speak
In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim first have a news quiz before discussing Fed Independence and Trump v. Powell.The conversation shifts to vacation experiences,…
Great Depression Myths with Price Fishback
In this episode, we have economic historian Price Fishback on to bust Great Depression myths, including:What Hoover actually didWhether the New Deal was truly KeynesianUnemployment vs.…
Home Alone, Taylor Swift, misnamed Econ Concepts and more with Jadrian Wooten
In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, host Matt Hill and co-host Ariel Slonim welcome Jadrian Wooten from Monday Morning Economist (https://www.mondayeconomist.com/). They start with a news quiz. Then…
Fertility Crisis: Myths and Solutions with Susannah Petitt
In this episode, Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim discuss the fertility crisis with guest Susannah Petitt. They explore the decline in birth rates, the impact of education and marriage trends, and the…
Pole Vaulting, NY Mayor, AI Video, Buy Nothing
In this episode of the Econ Nerds podcast, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim explore various economic themes ranging from pole vaulting incentives to the impact of tariffs on job creation. They…
Debt, Blueberries, Tattoo Removal and Homesteading
In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim delve into the pressing issue of national debt, exploring its implications and the government's options for managing it. Then a…
S1E2 Tariff Pause?, Trader Joes' Prices and Magic Wands
In this episode of Econ Nerds, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim discuss the recent legal challenges surrounding tariffs, the economic implications of presidential power over tariffs, and the…
S1E1 Pennies, Ozempic, Are Ideas harder to find? and Slop
In this inaugural episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim discuss various economic topics, including the recent decision to stop minting pennies, the impact of AI on jobs, the…
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