Vanessa Brown Calder, an insightful analyst of campaign pledges, dives into the curious overlap between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's family policies, specifically their proposals for a large child tax credit. She discusses the surprising similarities and motives behind these pledges while questioning their effectiveness. The conversation also explores how financial incentives might affect fertility rates and critiques housing policies aimed at first-time home buyers, emphasizing the need for comprehensive reforms to tackle affordability issues.

Vanessa Brown Calder discusses the gender pay gap, debunking myths and exploring factors like occupation and behavioral traits. Studies show a reduction in the wage gap when controlling for variables like driving speed and risk tolerance. Workplace discrimination is not the primary cause of the gap. A UK study on remote workers challenges stereotypes. Policy interventions should consider individual choices and preferences.