Risk of recession, States pass abortion restrictions

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Trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
Trader Gregory Rowe works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the end of the trading day on March 16, 2020. Craig Ruttle/AP Photo

An economics professor explains how combating inflation runs the risk of triggering a recession. Then, we talk to a law professor about new abortion restriction passed in states around the country.

Featured in this Show

  • Why fixing inflation could risk a recession

    The bad news is, inflation is the highest it’s been in 40 years. The other bad news is, the Fed has a record of accidentally trigger a recession when trying to fix inflation. An economist explains.

  • Abortion access limited by new laws in multiple states

    Kentucky and Florida are among a handful of states that passed new abortion bans in recent weeks. We check in on the status of reproductive rights in the U.S.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tara Sinclair Guest
  • Michelle Oberman Guest