Mitchell Hartman

Mitchell Hartman, a Marketplace reporter specializing in industrial production, joins Jonathan Secreta from CFRA Research, an analyst focused on manufacturing and trade. They discuss how tariff fears are reshaping discretionary spending, turning fun splurges into stress purchases. The conversation touches on a mixed manufacturing report, Bitcoin's fluctuating status as 'digital gold,' and the recovery efforts for community members affected by California wildfires. Listeners gain insights into the emotional and economic dynamics driving contemporary consumer behavior.

Mitchell Hartman, a reporter on industrial production and trade war impacts, joins Joshua Costa, the owner of Sleepwell Recycling, who specializes in mattress recycling. They discuss how tariff anxieties influence discretionary spending, prompting impulsive purchases as a coping mechanism in uncertain times. The conversation touches on Bitcoin's potential as a digital safe haven, and highlights the resilience of communities like Altadena recovering from disasters, with a focus on sustainability efforts in the recycling industry.