Talmon Joseph Smith

Madeline Leung-Coleman, a features writer for New York Magazine, and Talman Joseph Smith, an economics reporter for The New York Times, discuss the staggering impact of the Great Wealth Transfer. They explore how boomers are financially supporting their adult children, particularly in expensive cities like New York. The conversation dives into the emotional complexities of generational financial dependence, the societal perceptions of sugar relationships, and the growing divide in wealth and opportunity among millennials.

In this discussion, Amy Williams, a U.S. trade correspondent for the Financial Times, and Talman Joseph Smith, an Economics reporter for The New York Times, dive into the complexities of recent U.S. trade policies. They unpack the stalled tariff deals amid rising economic uncertainty and analyze the challenges countries face in negotiations. The duo also explores the implications of tariffs on labor markets, inflation, and the resilience of corporate America, revealing how businesses navigate political dynamics while grappling with post-COVID economic realities.

Talmon Joseph Smith, an economics reporter at The New York Times, dives into the latest interest rate hikes and their economic ramifications. He discusses the rising costs of borrowing for consumers and businesses, and how these dynamics intertwine with ongoing monetary policy debates. Exploring the historical peaks of interest rates, he connects this to the emotional impacts of AI advancements. The episode contemplates the uncertainty surrounding future economic conditions and the challenges faced by various sectors amidst these changes.