Economy Matters Podcast

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

The Podcast for Economy Matters, the Atlanta Fed's Online Magazine

  • 24 minutes 16 seconds
    "We Need to Directly Engage Folks": The Atlanta Fed and Public Outreach

    Two years ago, Mike Chriszt, the Atlanta Fed's regional outreach officer, began an initiative to engage the public and explain the bank's role in the economy. He joins the podcast to discuss his experiences.

    19 December 2024, 3:38 pm
  • 18 minutes 23 seconds
    'The Atlanta Fed Is Truly Present in Our Communities': A Conversation about Collecting Economic Intelligence

    Michelle Dennard, regional executive at the Atlanta Fed's Jacksonville Branch, joins the podcast to discuss how she gathers the regional economic intelligence that goes into the formulation of monetary policy.

    7 November 2024, 8:10 pm
  • 29 minutes 37 seconds
    "It's a Vital Part of the Social Welfare Program": Talking About Social Security Disability Insurance

    Atlanta Fed economist David Wiczer joins theĀ Economy Matters podcast to discuss his recent research into the Social Security Disability Insurance program.

    17 October 2024, 10:03 pm
  • 26 minutes 30 seconds
    "That Has Strong Long-Term Implications": A Conversation about the Housing Market

    In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, an Atlanta Fed housing expert discusses factors at work in residential real estate including interest rates, housing supply, and regional trends in affordability.

    9 July 2024, 8:20 pm
  • 18 minutes 22 seconds
    A Discussion of the Changing US Labor Force

    Recession, demographic shifts, a global financial crisis, and a pandemic are some factors that have contributed in recent years to significant changes to the US labor force. The Atlanta Fed's Nye Hodge joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss some of these changes and how to interpret them.

    8 April 2024, 5:57 pm
  • 19 minutes 9 seconds
    "How Do We Prepare for the Future?": A Conversation about Financial Literacy and Economic Education

    April is Financial Literacy Month, so in this episode of theĀ Economy Matters podcast, Jackie Morgan of the Atlanta Fed's economic education team sits down to discuss efforts to further financial literacy throughout the region.

    18 March 2024, 6:37 pm
  • 33 minutes 13 seconds
    "It's Important to Understand How These Communities Are Faring": Discussing Rental Instability in the Southeast

    Rental instability afflicts a large number of people--not just in the Southeast, but nationally. The Atlanta Fed's Sarah Stein, an adviser in the Community and Economic Development group, joins the podcast to discuss her recent research into the problem and possible remedies.

    14 February 2024, 7:59 pm
  • 1 hour 4 seconds
    "We Take a Very Purposeful Approach": A Talk about Gathering Economic Intelligence

    How is economic intelligence gathered, and how does it factor into monetary policymaking? This episode of the Economy MattersĀ  podcast features two Atlanta Fed regional executives who discuss the process.

    11 December 2023, 5:27 pm
  • 24 minutes 41 seconds
    "Where We Are in Housing Is Pretty Extraordinary": Discussing Residential Real Estate

    The Southeast's housing market remains robust, even as interest rates and a tight market hamper affordability. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features a conversation with an Atlanta Fed housing expert on factors at work in the market.

    3 November 2023, 3:11 pm
  • 33 minutes 55 seconds
    "The Fed Is Committed to Encouraging an Economy that Works for All": A Conversation about Payments

    What's in your wallet? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast explores recent changes in the US payments ecosystem, which has expanded considerably with the introduction of new technologies and services.

    30 September 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 51 seconds
    Filling In the (Pot)holes: A Discussion of Electric Vehicles and Gas Tax Collection

    The tax on gasoline has long been a reliable source of revenue for maintaining roads, but will the growing popularity of electric vehicles disrupt this formula? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into the question.

    13 September 2023, 9:24 pm
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