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The persistence of economic anxiety and how to build a better economy

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Heard On The Morning Show
A statue of a girl defiantly looking at New York Stock Exchange building
The Fearless Girl statue stands in front of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in New York. The statue, considered by many to symbolize female empowerment, was previously located near the Charging Bull statue on lower Broadway. Mark Lennihan/ AP Photo

By most measurements, the economy is doing great. But Americans feel anxious and worried about their economic prospects. We explore this disconnect with a Washington Post columnist. Then we hear about a report that calls for reimagining the economy to focus on people, not dollars.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Heather Long Guest
  • Katherine Cramer Guest

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