Misty Heggeness

Misty L. Heggeness, an economist and co-director of the Kansas Population Center, uses pop stars like Taylor Swift to show how women reshape the economy. She discusses women reinventing careers, fans and social media as economic power, hidden unpaid care work, and practical reforms and networks that help women thrive. The conversation blends data, culture, and clear policy ideas.

Misty L. Heggeness, an economist and co-director of the Kansas Population Center who built The Care Board, blends pop culture and data to spotlight women’s economic influence. She links Taylor Swift and other female icons to wider patterns of reinvention, unrecognized caregiving work, social media power, and practical reforms to help women thrive in an economy not designed for them.

In this discussion, Ed Ludlow dives into Tesla's jaw-dropping $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk, which sets ambitious targets for the future of the company. Ira Jersey analyzes the current movements in the Treasury market amid Fed decisions, while Misty Heggeness highlights challenges women face in the labor force post-pandemic. Louis Navellier sheds light on market trends and investor sentiment. Together, they unpack how these diverse factors are influencing the tech and economic landscape.