Amara Mokwe

Scott Simpkins, an Associate professor of economics at North Carolina A&T, shares his innovative approach to teaching macroeconomics through AI-generated songs. Amara Mokwe, a reporter at Bloomberg, analyzes recent labor market and inflation data, revealing conflicting views among Fed officials. Heather Long, Chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, discusses consumer spending patterns and the impact of a K-shaped recovery. Together, they explore the rollercoaster of consumer sentiment and its economic implications for 2025.

Amara Mokwe, a Bloomberg journalist, and Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, analyze current labor market conditions and the implications for the Federal Reserve. They discuss consumer sentiment's sharp fluctuations throughout 2025 and its impact on spending, highlighting K-shaped recovery trends. Scott Simpkins shares innovative ways to incorporate AI into economics education, including student-created songs about monetary policy. Meanwhile, Henry App explores Kansas City's housing market dynamics ahead of the 2026 World Cup.