
Everyday Economics
Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug join forces to unravel the complexities of global markets, inflation, and everything else you need to know to navigate the economic world around you.
Latest episodes

Sep 4, 2024 • 11min
Are Builders to Blame for Housing Shortages and High Prices?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss builders' role in the housing market on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Sep 3, 2024 • 10min
Are Employment Prospects Deteriorating Faster?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Aug 28, 2024 • 8min
Are Down Payment Assistance Programs Viable?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss down payment assistance programs on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Aug 27, 2024 • 9min
Should We Be Concerned About the Jobs Report Revision?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the jobs report revision on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Aug 26, 2024 • 10min
Fed Rate Cuts Ahead, but Perhaps Not by Much
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Aug 21, 2024 • 12min
Why Do Price Controls Lead to Shortages?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss price controls on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Aug 20, 2024 • 11min
Retail Sales Beat Expectations?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss CPI, retail sales, and housing starts and what those data points mean for the direction of the economy on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Aug 19, 2024 • 12min
Just How Many Fed Rate Cuts Are Too Many?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic news to look forward to this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Aug 14, 2024 • 11min
The Economy Is Slowing but Nowhere Near Crashing
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss recession fears this week on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx

Aug 13, 2024 • 12min
How Much Should Elected Officials Influence the Fed?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the Fed and its relationship with the Presidency on this episode of Everyday Economics! Everyday Economics is an unrehearsed, free-flow discussion of the economic news shaping the day. The thoughts expressed by the hosts are theirs, unedited, and not necessarily the views of their respective organizations.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx