Alicia Finley

Kim Strassel, a Wall Street Journal opinion columnist known for her political and economic insights, joins Alicia Finley, also a WSJ columnist focused on financial reporting. They delve into the current inflation rate of 2.7%, highlighting its impact on households, particularly for essentials like food and shelter. The discussion shifts to Trump's controversial proposal to cap credit-card interest rates at 10%, examining potential economic repercussions, including access to credit and rewards. They also explore the political implications of inflation on lower-income Americans.

Alicia Finley, a Wall Street Journal columnist focused on economic policies, and Kim Strassel, known for her political commentary, join the discussion on Trump's blame of institutional investors for high housing prices. They dive into the actual impact of these investors on housing supply, revealing they own only a small fraction. The duo explores the true drivers of housing costs, like inflation and zoning laws, and analyze the political motivations behind blaming corporations. They also touch on New York's rent control challenges and the pitfalls of government intervention.

Alicia Finley, a Wall Street Journal columnist, dives into Ford's staggering $19.5 billion charge on its EV business. She explains how changing tax credits and market dynamics have shifted consumer interest away from EVs. The discussion highlights the impact of Trump’s CAFE revisions on the automotive landscape and the EU's retreat from stringent gas-car bans. Finley also critiques government energy policies, using the failed Ivanpah solar plant as a cautionary tale of misallocated resources and misguided regulations.