The NPR Politics Podcast How Harris And Trump Are Talking About The Economy
Aug 15, 2024
Kamala Harris aims to tackle corporate price gouging, while Donald Trump wants to eliminate taxes on Social Security. The podcast highlights the limited presidential powers over the economy and the significant role of Congress. It contrasts the economic philosophies of Trump’s deregulation with Harris’s focus on equity and support for small businesses. The discussion also examines how economic perceptions are increasingly polarized along party lines, influencing voter dynamics and shifting priorities towards social issues.
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Economy and the Presidential Campaign
- Inflation and its impact on voters are discussed.
- Candidates' economic promises are analyzed, focusing on Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Harris's focus on Consumer Costs
- Kamala Harris will address lowering costs for consumers.
- She plans a federal ban on corporate price gouging, focusing on meat prices.
Similarities and Differences between Biden and Harris
- Biden and Harris share similar economic priorities.
- Harris emphasizes empathy when discussing high prices.