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Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, dives into real-time labor market indicators. He explains how these metrics blend 11 data sources to assess unemployment and hiring rates, showing stability despite mixed signals like low quits and hiring. Goolsbee discusses the effects of AI on young workers and highlights shifting job sectors post-COVID. Ultimately, he emphasizes the job market's steadiness, urging a focus on rates of layoffs and vacancies for clearer economic insights.

Dive into how concentrated ownership and automation are reshaping democracy and our media landscape. Learn about the digital trends that blur online identities and the impact of bots on belief formation. Discover the history of media consolidation and how powerful figures like Elon Musk manipulate narratives. Explore the profit-driven nature of attention and the growing influence of sensationalism. Finally, understand how our information ecosystem's structure affects everything from political polarization to truth itself.

The importance of Fed independence, sticky inflation, AI’s impact on entry-level work, and why she still leans modestly restrictive

Sports betting in the United States of America. Read the full piece here: https://kyla.substack.com/p/gamblemerica-how-sports-betting-apps00:00 - Intro 00:36 - An Excerpt 02:42 - The United States of Gamblemerica 06:09 - In Dialogue with Jon 08:12 - The History of Sports Betting 13:55 - The State, The Platform, the Hen House 17:17 - The Dopamine Business Model 22:11 - The Language of Individual Responsibility 27:03 - The Human Cost28:41 - What Comes After Sports Betting?31:38 - How Do We Fix This?Jon's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Big-Americas-Reckless-Gambling/dp/B0DGS6G35H

Nvidia just lost $600 billion in value in a single day—the largest single-stock drop in history—and all because of a Chinese AI startup called DeepSeek. But this isn’t just about Nvidia or AI. It’s about how America is battling its own assumptions about innovation, efficiency, and progress. In this video, I'll talk about (1) how DeepSeek built a groundbreaking AI model for just $6 million (2) why U.S. tech companies like Meta and OpenAI are spending billions—and if that’s sustainable (3) the impact of federal funding freezes and policy decisions on America’s innovation pipeline (4) why the U.S. might be stuck in a “cold war” with itself over how progress should look and (5) what this means for the future of AI, talent allocation, and global competition.DeepSeek isn’t just disrupting the AI industry; it’s forcing us to ask some hard questions about how we measure success.00:00 Intro00:58 Our Broader Challenges03:08 What Is DeepSeek?05:00 How did they do it?05:27 Innovation08:40 The State of Tech11:49 Financial Engineering12:58 Talent15:45 Final ThoughtsEIG paper: https://eig.org/exceptional-by-design/Music Used'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Nightfall' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Incantation' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Anna's Theme' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Parasite' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au DISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax).  The owner of this content is not an investment advisor.  Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes.  Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability.  The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release.  The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy.  The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Explore how narratives and generative AI reshape reality in the tumultuous landscape of 2024. Discover the complex interplay between technology and human experience, challenging the idea that automation could stifle creativity. Instead, it highlights a future where technology enhances our lives. As society moves toward 2025, there's an emphasis on actively engaging with personal narratives and embracing the potential for technology to enrich meaningful experiences.

Explore the intriguing idea of trust as a valuable commodity in today's fractured world. Discover how the concept of 'trust portfolios' can guide investment strategies amid global instability. Delve into the cycles of apathy that affect societal trust and learn about the individual and collective actions required to rebuild faith in institutions. The discussion emphasizes proactive steps listeners can take to invest in trust and secure a more stable future.

The economics of Thanksgiving and Black Friday!00:00 Intro00:29 Turkeys01:25 Supply Chain 03:18 The Sweet Potato Belt and Pumpkin Capital04:34 Black Friday04:59 The Impact of Smartphones on Shopping05:34 Game Theory and Price Tracking06:37 The Future of Black Friday08:34 ConclusionSourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjcjvNvvGLchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN7mG9srVh4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsnck0LV8w4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4h-W6cHWj8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL2-HOzByBY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk2MBd5hmHQ📚 Want to learn more? Check out:Newsletter: kyla.substack.comBook: "In This Economy?"Podcast: Let's Appreciate🔗 Follow for daily economic insights:TikTok: @kylascanInstagram: @kylascanLinkedIn: @kylascanDISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax).  The owner of this content is not an investment advisor.  Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes.  Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability.  The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release.  The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy.  The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Discover the intriguing world of tariffs and their historical roots. Delve into why Trump supports these economic tools and what that means for consumers and businesses alike. Explore the potential repercussions of broad-based tariffs, including job losses and increased consumer debt. The discussion highlights the complex relationship between immediate market responses and long-term trade implications. Get ready for a thought-provoking look at how these policies can disrupt economic stability and reshuffle global trade dynamics.

I had questions. A lot of them. So I sat down with someone who might have answers - Mary Daly, President and CEO of the San Francisco Fed. She's one of the people actually making the decisions that affect your money. Five big things I wanted to understand: Why everything still feels so expensive What's really happening with jobs Why Wall Street and Main Street feel like different planets How the Fed makes these massive decisions Whether they can actually fix this00:00 Intro02:10 Some History07:30 Price Stability 10:33 The Fed Test11:05 The Price Problem18:47 The Labor Market22:52 The Path ForwardSourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laSqNpmCeQk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxTnOWDw31shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL-OaWx9LrMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLyh5fSTLLwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7nj2X-yl_U&t=12shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVDE5Q74EhM&t=253shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=512mhHUoJgkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jheesQ8ot3ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b03af6b670https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTivWJvGYtIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuNCfkDtPNk📚 Want to learn more? Check out:Newsletter: kyla.substack.comBook: "In This Economy?"Podcast: Let's Appreciate🔗 Follow for daily economic insights:TikTok: @kylascanInstagram: @kylascanLinkedIn: @kylascanDISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax).  The owner of this content is not an investment advisor.  Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes.  Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability.  The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release.  The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy.  The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.