Alice Kassens

Professor Alice Kassens, an expert in health and labor economics from Roanoke College, shares her innovative approach to teaching using podcasts. She discusses how her students engage with economic data and debate its implications. The conversation dives into the impacts of a potential government shutdown on the economy and financial markets. Kassens also highlights the disconnect between consumer sentiment and actual economic statistics, shedding light on the anxieties faced by the younger generation in the job market.