Amanda Mull

Allison Schrager, an economist and Bloomberg Opinion contributor, delves into the controversial 50-year mortgage proposal as a potentially helpful solution for first-time homebuyers. She discusses how this plan might ease housing affordability but warns of the political obstacles ahead. Joining her is Amanda Mull, a Businessweek reporter, who shares insights on Ulta's dominance in the beauty retail space, highlighting the 'lipstick effect' where consumers splurge on affordable makeup during tough times. Their conversation reveals intriguing connections between beauty and economic trends.