How Long Can the American Economy Hold? — with Kai Ryssdal | Prof G Conversations

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Scott speaks with Kai Ryssdal, the host and senior editor of the public media program Marketplace, the nation’s most listened-to show on business and the economy. They discuss the state of the U.S. economy amid Trump’s tariffs, a government shutdown, and political dysfunction. They discuss the risk of stagflation, the growing divide between the top 10% and everyone else, and why America’s economic strength still depends on the health of its democratic institutions. Timestamps 00:00 - In This Episode 00:55 - What are you most worried about in the midst of this government shutdown? 02:56 - Are you concerned that the economy is being propped up by wealthy consumer spending? 04:23 - What data blind spots matter most for the Fed, for investors and for the average person? 05:36 - Are we headed into a period of stagflation? 07:11 - Is our current number for GDP growth inflated? 07:51 - Can you walk us through what's happening to farmers as a result of Trump's tariffs? 09:51 - Has our new trade policy made the American soybean farmer obsolete? 11:11 - How far does Trump have to go before he alienates his base with new tariffs? 13:03 - Have you been surprised at how resilient the American economy has been? 15:31 - Ad Break 17:28 - What were your reactions to Secretary Hegseth's speech at Quantico? 20:13 - What motivated you to serve in the Navy? 23:00 - Do you think we'd benefit from mandatory national service? 23:28 - Should mandatory national service include options beyond the military? 24:33 - Ad Break 26:46 - What are your thoughts on the government taking equity stakes in several private companies? 28:41 - What are your thoughts on the AI hype and the top-heavy concentration in the S&P? 30:42 - How is AI going to impact Hollywood and the creative community? 33:04 - Any thoughts on the Ellisons buying The Free Press and Bari Weiss heading CBS News? 35:22 - Do you think media's progressive tilt sometimes clashes with telling the full truth? 37:21 - Would you describe CNN in the New York Times as being propaganda outlets? 38:16 - Do legacy networks like CBS still matter today? 40:22 - How is Marketplace balancing solid journalism with the economic realities of public media? 42:53 - What are your go-to outlets for information? 44:34 - As you enter this next chapter, both professionally and personally, what’s left to check off? Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://links.profgmedia.com/youtube-... Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://links.profgmedia.com/home #scottgalloway #podcast #podcastshow #profg #profgpod #kairyssdal