Abha Bhattarai, an economics correspondent for The Washington Post, dives into the financial landscape under Trump's presidency. She analyzes the impacts of tariffs and government policies on inflation and consumer behavior. The conversation touches on GDP as a crucial economic indicator and its fluctuations that signify broader uncertainties. Bhattarai discusses the troubling trends in job growth and the stagnant market, revealing how families are adapting to rising living costs and the emotional toll of economic strain.

Abha Bhattarai, a Washington Post reporter specializing in economics, dives deep into the growing housing affordability crisis affecting key swing-state voters. She discusses how skyrocketing rents and home prices are pressing issues, especially post-pandemic. The conversation also touches on the impacts of remote work reshaping housing markets and contrasting political responses to these challenges. Additionally, insights from Bob Woodward’s book on Trump and Putin add a fascinating layer to the discussion.