
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

Jan 28, 2025 • 8min
Why Did 2024 Existing Home Sales Fall to a 30 Year Low?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the decline in existing home sales in 2024 and what to expect in 2025 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

Jan 27, 2025 • 8min
What to Expect From the Fed This Week
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

Jan 23, 2025 • 13min
Economic Considerations as We Enter the First 100 Days
Delve into the economic priorities facing the newly inaugurated president, from federal cuts to tax collection changes. Discover the looming challenges of budget deficits and the complexity of entitlement spending. The conversation also highlights a strong labor market but raises concerns about potential economic overheating. Finally, regulatory constraints and local financial awareness take center stage, emphasizing the importance of monitoring consumer prices effectively.

Jan 22, 2025 • 10min
Has New Housing Construction Stopped?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the latest housing data 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

Jan 21, 2025 • 10min
A Strong but Cooling Labor Market is Showing Up in Retail Sales Numbers
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

Jan 16, 2025 • 9min
How Will the Wildfires Impact the California Insurance Market?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss economic impacts of natural disasters like the wildfires in Southern California 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

Jan 15, 2025 • 9min
How is the Cost of Credit Impacting Businesses and Consumers?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the state of business and consumer finance 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

Jan 7, 2025 • 11min
Is There Really a Housing Shortage?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the economics behind the housing crisis and why we use the words we do to describe it 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

Jan 6, 2025 • 10min
Signs of Slowing Economic Activity as Jobs Report Looms
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

Jan 2, 2025 • 5min
Which States Are the Most Expensive Places to Raise Kids?
Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss the impact of housing costs on raising a family 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