Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Stock Markets Rise When Economies Fall: The Money Flow You Don't See
Your stocks are up 20% this year, but you can barely afford groceries. What's going on? In this episode, Emma Reid breaks down the invisible money mo…
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Young Adult Mortality: How America Lost Its Way Since 1980
Americans aged 25-44 are dying at 2.5 times the rate of their peers in other wealthy countries. That's not a typo. In this episode, Emma Reid breaks …
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How Companies Spent $344 Billion on AI: The Real Numbers Explained
Your company probably just announced some AI initiative. Your CEO mentioned "billions in AI investment" on the last earnings call. But here's what Em…
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How the 2026 Job Market Actually Works for New Graduates
Your college degree just stopped being a guaranteed job ticket. Emma Reid breaks down why 2026 graduates are hitting the hardest entry-level hiring f…
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How Housing Development Actually Works: Zoning, Permits, and Politics Explained
You've heard "just build more houses" as the solution to the housing crisis. Sounds simple, right? Emma Reid breaks down why this isn't a supply prob…
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How Economic Data Actually Gets Collected (And Why It's Breaking Down)
What if the economic data we use to decide if we're in a recession is basically broken? In this episode, Emma Reid reveals how government surveys tha…
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How Amazon Broke Its Own Customer-First Model
Amazon just made $47 billion from advertising while their retail business barely breaks even. Emma Reid breaks down how the world's most customer-obs…
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How the UK Economy Really Works: From Industry to Finance
London makes 25% of Britain's money with just 13% of the people. That's not a typo. Emma Reid breaks down how the UK built one of the world's most lo…
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How Workplace Professionalism Changed After 2020: What You Need to Know
Unprofessional workplace behavior is costing the US economy $2 billion every single day. That's not a typo. In this episode, Emma Reid breaks down ho…
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How America's Disability Claims Surged 30% in Five Years
Here's your disability surge hitting American workers harder than anyone expected, and Emma Reid breaks down the shocking economics behind why 30% mo…
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