Heather Boushey

Addisu Demissie, a seasoned Democratic strategist, joins to share insights on the latest Trump indictment and its cultural fallout, including the infamous mugshot. Heather Boushey, a top economist on Biden's team, discusses Bidenomics and its efforts to address inflation and housing costs. The conversation dives into the significance of abortion rights in upcoming elections, particularly in battleground states. Finally, Halle Kiefer leads a playful segment debating the wild world of cringe mugshot merchandise, blending humor with sharp political commentary.

Heather Boushey, a key economist on President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors, discusses the sweeping impact of Biden's $910 billion industrial investment strategy. She explains how these investments, aimed at fostering job growth in clean energy and manufacturing, address inequality and support middle-class expansion. Boushey highlights the importance of collaboration between government and private sectors for sustainable community revitalization, and how innovative initiatives are essential in navigating economic challenges and promoting resilience against monopolistic practices.

Livia Shmavonian, Director of OMB’s Made in America Office, Heather Boushey, Chief Economist of the Investing in America Cabinet, and Navin Girishankar, President of CSIS’s Economic Security and Technology Department, delve into the vital Made in America Initiative. They discuss strategies for rebuilding the economy and boosting domestic production, emphasizing infrastructure, job growth, and federal investments. The trio highlights the synergy between workforce development and manufacturing, while stressing the importance of fair competition and global partnerships in fostering economic resilience.

Heather Boushey, Chief Economist for President Biden's Invest in America Cabinet, discusses the middle-out economic approach of the Biden administration. They talk about key legislation like the American Rescue Plan and the importance of investing in infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing. The conversation also covers challenges of implementation, success of industrial policy, and positive economic outcomes like low Black unemployment and equitable wage growth.

Heather Boushey, member of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, joins Nick in a live discussion on policy initiatives by the Biden administration prioritizing working families. They discuss middle-out economics, the paradigm shift in economic cause and effect, reshaping economic narratives, advocating for workers' rights, and the importance of grassroots storytelling.