The episode begins with a brief and understandable explanation of what the economy is and why it matters. Historian Ed Larson explains how past events have effected the economy and why debt is necessary. Daron Acemoglu talks about balancing lives and prioritizing the economy. Jane Albrecht wonders how fast the economy will bounce back and will it be equitable. The panel discusses how the US stacks up against other countries in dealing with the economic impact of the pandemic. Why the stock market isn't necessarily an accurate reflection of the economy.

TIMESTAMPS:

2:20 - What makes up the US economy

3:30 - How does the economy affect individuals

7:00 - The balancing act of lives versus the economy

11:30 - A future look of the economy after the pandemic

15:00 - The stimulus and the economy

17:00 - The history of the National Debt

18:00 - Does the National Debt matter?

24:50 - Does the stock market reflect the health of the economy

Learn More: Politics: Meet Me in the Middle

Follow Us on Twitter: @politicsMMITM

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Hosted by: Bill Curtis, Ed Larson and Jane Albrecht

Produced and Edited by: Mike Thomas

Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy

Theme Music by: Celleste & Eric Dick

A CurtCo Media Production

The episode begins with a brief and understandable explanation of what the economy is and why it matters. Historian Ed Larson explains how past events have effected the economy and why debt is necessary. Daron Acemoglu talks about balancing lives and prioritizing the economy. Jane Albrecht wonders how fast the economy will bounce back and will it be equitable. The panel discusses how the US stacks up against other countries in dealing with the economic impact of the pandemic. Why the stock market isn't necessarily an accurate reflection of the economy.
TIMESTAMPS:
2:20 - What makes up the US economy
3:30 - How does the economy affect individuals
7:00 - The balancing act of lives versus the economy
11:30 - A future look of the economy after the pandemic
15:00 - The stimulus and the economy
17:00 - The history of the National Debt
18:00 - Does the National Debt matter?
24:50 - Does the stock market reflect the health of the economy
Learn More: <a href="https://www.curtco.com/meetmeinthemiddle">Politics: Meet Me in the Middle</a>
Follow Us on Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/politicsMMITM">@politicsMMITM</a>
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Hosted by: Bill Curtis, Ed Larson and Jane Albrecht
Produced and Edited by: Mike Thomas
Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy
Theme Music by: Celleste &amp; Eric Dick
A <a href="https://www.curtco.com">CurtCo Media</a> Production

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends—or worse—we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don’t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation. From CurtCo Media.

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Consider Meet Me in the Middle your political rehab. Each week, Ed Larson (Pulitzer Prize winning historian, author, and world-wide lecturer) invites guests from across the ideological spectrum—including politicians, activists, and celebrities—to sit down, discuss the issues, and if not find consensus, at least find common ground. So bring an open mind and remember, we’re more alike than different.

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends—or worse—we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don’t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation.

Politics: Meet Me in the Middle

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends—or worse—we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don’t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation. From CurtCo Media. ​ Consider Meet Me in the Middle your political rehab. Each week, Ed Larson (Pulitzer Prize winning historian, author, and world-wide lecturer) invites guests from across the ideological spectrum—including politicians, activists, and celebrities—to sit down, discuss the issues, and if not find consensus, at least find common ground. So bring an open mind and remember, we’re more alike than different.

Producer: Mike Thomas

Hosts: Ed Larson and Bill Curtis

Marketing Director: Stephanie Arakelian

Theme Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends&mdash;or worse&mdash;we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don&rsquo;t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation. From CurtCo Media. ​ Consider Meet Me in the Middle your political rehab. Each week, Ed Larson (Pulitzer Prize winning historian, author, and world-wide lecturer) invites guests from across the ideological spectrum&mdash;including politicians, activists, and celebrities&mdash;to sit down, discuss the issues, and if not find consensus, at least find common ground. So bring an open mind and remember, we&rsquo;re more alike than different.
Producer: Mike Thomas
Hosts: Ed Larson and Bill Curtis
Marketing Director: Stephanie Arakelian
Theme Music By: Celleste &amp; Eric Dick

MIT Economist Daron Acemoglu explains what the US economy is and what it is not.

38 - The Economy Explained (Finally!) with MIT Economist Daron Acemoglu

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/4fab3663-bc0e-42da-bca1-ab68000eb109/clips/6b482cae-1586-4460-aa2c-ac32004e92ad/transcript

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