Make Me Smart Your thoughts on the economy in 2025
Dec 23, 2025
Listeners weigh in on the future economy, spotlighting tariffs as a major concern influencing uncertainty. The hosts discuss the challenges posed by shifting tariff actions on businesses. They explore the K-shaped economy, highlighting growing inequality and its impact on consumer spending. Attention turns to the Fed, with important discussions about Jerome Powell’s chair term and its political implications. The show ends on a positive note, celebrating a listener's personal triumph in community support.
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Caregiving Book Born From Isolation
- Sherry described caregiving for her father with dementia while working full-time and raising a family, then writing a book about the experience.
- Her story highlighted isolation and the lack of clear, practical guidance for caregivers.
Talk About Care Plans During Holidays
- Start conversations with loved ones about end-of-life care preferences before crises hit.
- Kimberly Adams urged listeners to use holidays as an opportunity to discuss care plans and wishes.
Tariff Volatility Masks Real Impact
- Tariff policy in 2025 was messy, shifting between pauses, rollbacks, and new additions that obscured their true economic impact.
- That volatility made it hard for businesses, consumers, and analysts to pin down which tariffs influenced prices and when.