

Trumponomics and the price of eggs
Feb 19, 2025
Rogé Karma, a staff writer at The Atlantic specializing in economics, dives into the tumultuous landscape of today's economy. He discusses the surprising spike in egg prices linked to the bird flu and examines how tariffs are reshaping markets. Karma sheds light on inflation trends, the Federal Reserve's challenges, and the implications of rising interest rates on home ownership. Additionally, he tackles the potential fallout of federal layoffs and critiques misconceptions surrounding mass deportations and their impact on native employment.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Inflation Trends and the Fed's Target Rates
02:14 • 3min
The Ripple Effects of Rising Interest Rates
04:59 • 5min
The Financial Ripple of Bird Flu and Tariffs
10:04 • 22min
Impact of Federal Layoffs
31:43 • 5min
The Economic Fallout of Mass Deportations
36:46 • 7min
Voter Loyalty and Economic Uncertainty
43:23 • 4min