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Sep 13, 2024 • 22min

How Dating Apps Contribute to the Demographic Crisis

The dating apps are under a lot of pressure. Falling revenues, people not wanting to pay, and Gen Z seemingly uninterested have led to collapsing stocks and circling activist investors. Their only path forward is monetization - but what does that mean for the demographic crisis?00:00 Introduction: The Pressure on Dating Apps00:11 The Monetization Dilemma00:23 The Online Dating Landscape02:18 The Rise of Match Group04:15 The Big Three: Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble06:15 The Financial Struggles of Dating Apps07:15 User Dissatisfaction and Declining Interest15:06 The Demographic Crisis19:58 Possible Solutions and Future Outlook20:49 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsVideos used in this video  • Hinge's Makeover: The New Era For Dat...  https://archive.org/details/CyberDat   • This company owns almost EVERY DATING...    • Tinder CEO on why the firm is launchi...    • Hinge CEO responds to accusations the...    • How Dating Apps Make Money and Why It...    • Dating app stocks: Grindr has prosper...    • Time to swipe right on dating app sto...    • Scott Galloway: The Real DANGER Of Da...&...
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Aug 22, 2024 • 17min

Home Insurance is a Really Big Problem

We talk a lot about building more housing, but we do not talk enough about the risk of home insurance. We have massively underpriced risk in many parts of the economy. This leads to things like financial nihilism and distrust, which is why we see a world divided - partially because the risk models are all wrong.00:00 Introduction to Kamala Harris's Economic Proposals00:09 Detailed Housing Policies01:14 Supply and Demand in Housing01:37 The Broader Impact of Housing Shortages02:29 The Complexity of Housing as an Asset03:18 Challenges in Home Building03:47 The Home Insurance Crisis08:53 Economic and Financial Implications09:44 Regulatory Issues and Underinsurance11:09 Reinsurance and Secondary Perils13:03 Future Paths and Solutions14:55 Updating Risk Models for the Future17:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Aug 14, 2024 • 25min

How Do We Fix the Economy?

Join Jared Bernstein, Chair of President Biden's Council of Economic Advisors, and Daniel from the National Economic Council as they tackle pressing economic issues. They break down the current state of inflation and its indicators like CPI and PPI. The duo dives into labor market dynamics and discusses the urgent need for effective housing policies. Key topics include wealth inequality, the importance of tax reform, and innovative solutions for rental affordability, emphasizing how thoughtful government policy can positively impact everyday consumers.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 13min

Why The Markets Are So Dramatic

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Jul 31, 2024 • 13min

September Rate Cut?

Survey: https://forms.gle/BD7tPEhDr7tqMws8ABook: https://www.amazon.com/This-Economy-Money-Markets-Really-ebook/dp/B0C4J8YH41/
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Jul 2, 2024 • 36min

Austan Goolsbee on the Fed's Data Dependence and the Golden Path

An interview with Austan Goolsbee, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on economic data and where he thinks the Fed might be going next. 
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Jun 25, 2024 • 12min

Rewriting the Story of Housing in America

Interview with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Innovative Housing PoliciesIn this episode, I interview Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo to discuss the recent policies passed by the Treasury to address the housing shortage in the U.S. The conversation highlights Minneapolis' groundbreaking zoning reforms and explores new federal initiatives aimed at making housing more accessible and affordable. Topics include zoning laws, interest rate predictability for builders, and the importance of integrating housing with public transit.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:05 Interview with Deputy Secretary of the Treasury00:12 The Housing Shortage in America01:30 Minneapolis: A Case Study in Housing Reform04:17 Treasury's New Housing Efforts05:16 Challenges and Solutions in Housing Finance08:27 Integration of Housing and Public Transit09:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts11:36 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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May 23, 2024 • 9min

No, We Aren't in a Recession (But We Might Be in a Crisis)

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May 15, 2024 • 8min

What's Going on with Inflation?

Inflation!Preorder here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737854/in-this-economy-by-kyla-scanlon/ Signed copy here: https://www.boulderbookstore.net/book/9780593727874Giveaway here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/388728-in-this-economy-how-money-markets-really-work
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May 14, 2024 • 12min

The $2 Billion Dollar Story of Bluey

A version of this research first appeared in the TLDR podcastPreorder here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737854/in-this-economy-by-kyla-scanlon/ Signed copy here: https://www.boulderbookstore.net/book/9780593727874Giveaway here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/388728-in-this-economy-how-money-markets-really-work

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