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On The Economy

Summary: Jared Bernstein and Ben Spielberg debunk some false solutions offered in response to real economic problems and discuss policies that can reduce inequality and boost opportunities for low- and middle-income people.

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  • Artist: Jared Bernstein and Ben Spielberg
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 Episode 2: Why We Need to Block Block Grants | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:26:18

Donna Pavetti holds forth on lessons from the failed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant while Hannah Katch and Stacy Dean explain why block granting Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps)would harm both low-income people and the broader economy. Musical interlude: "This I Dig Of You" by Hank Mobley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp0mqsoT43w

 Episode 1: The Road to Factville | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:21

Jared and Ben discuss whether the facts are really more on the run than usual and how those who care about low- and middle-income people can use them to fight for good policy. Mike Leachman guest stars with some facts on Kansas' supply-side tax cut experiment. Musical interlude: "Besame Mucho" by Wes Montgomery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQHepZ2u7a4

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