Friend of the pod Addisu Demissie discusses Trump indictment news, hate crime in Florida, and upcoming elections. White House Economic Advisor Dr. Heather Boushey talks about Bidenomics, inflation, student loans, and housing prices. Later, a game called The Price Is Wrong, Bitch.
Efforts to address inflation include restoring supply chains and raising interest rates.
Government shutdowns have negative effects on the economy, emphasizing the need for consensus and stability.
Actions have been taken to address student debt through initiatives and programs based on income and family structure.
Deep dives
Addressing supply chain challenges and raising interest rates to combat inflation
To combat inflation, the administration has focused on two main factors: addressing supply chain challenges and raising interest rates. Supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic led to price increases, but efforts to restore supply chains have helped alleviate the situation. The Federal Reserve, responsible for price stability, has been raising interest rates to contain inflation. The administration has also taken steps such as releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to make gas more accessible and implementing the Inflation Reduction Act to address structural price issues. These measures have contributed to reducing inflation and ensuring stability in the economy.
The impact of government shutdowns on the economy
Government shutdowns have negative effects on the economy, individuals, and families. It disrupts government services and can lead to hardships for those affected. The administration has emphasized the importance of avoiding government shutdowns and reaching consensus to prevent disruptions. Recent actions to address the debt ceiling challenge and maintain the stability of the economy have been crucial in mitigating risks associated with government shutdowns.
Approaches to addressing student loans and confusion in the system
The administration acknowledges the significant challenge of student debt and has taken various actions to address the issue. While the Supreme Court blocked President Biden's plan for student debt relief, efforts have been made to provide assistance through initiatives such as the Save Student Loan Repayment Plan. This program helps borrowers with debt repayment based on income and family structure. The Department of Education provides information on accessing the program and managing student loans more effectively. The administration recognizes the confusion caused by loan transfers between service providers and aims to streamline the process to provide clarity and support to borrowers.
The SAVE program for income-based loan repayment
The podcast discusses the SAVE program, which is a part of a long-standing program for income-based loan repayment. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that loan repayments are consistent with borrowers' family income and composition. The Department of Education has made efforts to make the program more effective and accessible to borrowers, calibrating it to family incomes.
Negotiating down the cost of prescription drugs
The podcast mentions a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act that gives the government limited ability to negotiate down the cost of prescription drugs. The administration is set to list 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations. The goal is to directly negotiate with drug manufacturers to lower drug prices, making them more affordable for consumers. The podcast highlights the importance of lowering drug prices and creating fair market competition to ensure affordable healthcare for Americans.
Friend of the pod Addisu Demissie joins to discuss the latest Trump indictment news, including the mugshot seen around the world, Saturday’s horrific hate crime in Florida and Vivek Ramaswamy’s bizarre response, and how abortion access will be a key part of upcoming elections in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia. Then White House Economic Advisor Dr. Heather Boushey stops by to talk about Bidenomics and how the White House is taking on inflation, student loans, and housing prices. And later, Halle Kiefer quizzes Tommy and Addisu on cringe mugshot merch in a game called The Price Is Wrong, Bitch.
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