The Rundown Why Unchecked Inflation is the Economy’s Biggest Threat (ft. Josh Brown)
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Nov 16, 2025 Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management and a notable finance commentator, dives deep into the current economic landscape. He explains why unchecked inflation can feel more daunting than a recession, and how the housing market significantly influences consumer sentiment. Brown also discusses the generational shift in politics, with young voters seeking solutions to affordability issues. Additionally, he highlights how economic pressures might actually boost entrepreneurship, offering a glimmer of hope amidst financial uncertainty.
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From Blogging To Twitter Flash Posts
- Josh Brown recounts his early blog days and how Twitter replaced frequent long-form posting.
- He reflects that blogging once meant publishing multiple daily posts as a running log of thoughts.
Why Inflation Can Beat Recession As A Threat
- Unchecked, broad-based inflation harms everyone, not just the unemployed, and can be worse than a normal recession.
- Josh Brown argues long-running inflation erodes purchasing power across the population and fuels political anger.
Pandemic Policies Reversed Disinflationary Forces
- Post-pandemic fiscal and monetary responses reversed decades of disinflationary trends like globalization and tech-driven efficiencies.
- Brown warns that massive stimulus and policy choices since COVID pushed the economy into a more inflationary regime.