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Speaking of the Economy

Hosted by Richmond Fed · government · EN-US · 217 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Speaking of the Economy is the podcast of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In each episode, we'll hear from the Richmond Fed's economists and other experts at the Bank and in the communities we serve about the economic issues they are exploring.

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What is Speaking of the Economy about?

Speaking of the Economy is the podcast of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In each episode, we'll hear from the Richmond Fed's economists and other experts at the Bank and in the communities we serve about the economic issues they are exploring.

Who hosts Speaking of the Economy?

Speaking of the Economy is hosted by Richmond Fed. The show has published 217 episodes to date.

What has Speaking of the Economy covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Post-Pandemic Job Juggling" (14 October 2026, 12 minutes), "Invest in What's Next" (7 October 2026, 13 minutes), and "The Creative Consumer" (23 September 2026, 19 minutes).

How often does Speaking of the Economy publish?

Speaking of the Economy publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 15 minutes across 217 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Speaking of the Economy?

Booking probability for Speaking of the Economy is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Speaking of the Economy requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Speaking of the Economy's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Speaking of the Economy?

The strongest fits for Speaking of the Economy are Economic Development & Regulation. Speaking of the Economy has a government audience.

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Richmond Fed hosts Speaking of the Economy, a government show with 217 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Speaking of the Economy

    Post-Pandemic Job Juggling

    Oct 14, 202612 min

    Kyle DeMaria and Urvi Neelakantan talk about their recent research on people who work multiple jobs and what this segment of the labor market says about the overall economy. DeMaria is a regional economist and advisor...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Invest in What's Next

    Oct 7, 202613 min

    Sarah Gunn describes an online tool developed by the Federal Reserve to help students explore their post-high school career and education options and choose the path that is best for them. Gunn is district outreach...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    The Creative Consumer

    Sep 23, 202619 min

    Andy Bauer and Renee Haltom share what they have learned through conversations with Fifth District businesses about consumer spending and how it has responded to cost increases and other economic headwinds. Bauer and...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    The Creative Consumer

    Sep 16, 202619 min

    Andy Bauer and Renee Haltom share what they have learned through conversations with Fifth District businesses about consumer spending and how it has responded to cost increases and other economic headwinds. Bauer and...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Measuring AI Adoption

    Sep 9, 202617 min

    John Haltiwanger talks about his work with the U.S. Census Bureau to improve the tracking of AI usage by workers and their employers. Haltiwanger, a professor of economics at the University of Maryland, shared this...

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  • Speaking of the Economy

    The Rise in Long-Term Unemployment

    Sep 2, 202615 min

    Katarína Borovičková and Claudia Macaluso discuss their research on the long-term unemployed, including the factors like AI adoption that could be affecting the movement of people into and out of this employment status...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    How Apprenticeships Feed the Workforce Pipeline

    Aug 19, 202616 min

    Michael Newsome talks about what he has learned about apprenticeships from discussions with business and education leaders. As an illustration, Melissa Stowasser shares how Trident Technical College partnered with...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Artificial Intelligence and the Entry-Level Worker

    Aug 12, 202614 min

    Erik Hurst discusses his research on the potential impacts of AI adoption on the labor market, in particular entry-level workers and their human capital development over time through the acquisition of new skills and...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    The Challenges and Opportunities of Rural Economic Development

    Jul 15, 202615 min

    Daniel Davis talks about the barriers that rural communities face in fully realizing their economic potential and how economic development professionals have addressed those barriers. He also shares insights on this...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Helping Hands

    Jul 8, 202611 min

    John Bailey Jones and Jason Kosakow discuss their research on how family members and friends give their time and money to help each other and how these transfers benefit households. Jones is vice president of...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Navigating Today's Supply Shocks

    Jul 1, 202611 min

    John O'Trakoun discusses the supply shocks resulting from the recent conflicts in the Middle East and how businesses and consumers have responded to these shocks. O'Trakoun is a senior policy economist at the Federal...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Explaining the K-Shaped Economy

    Jun 17, 202612 min

    Urvi Neelakantan describes how employment, income growth and consumption can differ between groups of households and reviews recent trends in this divergence of economic outcomes. Neelakantan is a senior policy advisor...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Do CDFIs Overcome Market Failures?

    Jun 10, 202618 min

    Surekha Carpenter and Borys Grochulski discuss how community development financial institutions work to help underserved communities that lack adequate access to credit and what factors determine their success in...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    The Rise of Stablecoin and the Demand for Dollars

    Jun 3, 202622 min

    Marina Azzimonti discusses how digital currency like stablecoin and physical currency like the U.S. dollar are tied together, how the demand for one affects the other, and how this relationship plays out in global...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    What CFOs Say About AI Adoption

    May 20, 202618 min

    Sonya Waddell and John Graham share their research on the adoption of artificial intelligence in the workplace, based on the expected and realized effects reported by the financial executives who participate in the CFO...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Redevelopment in Western North Carolina

    May 13, 202614 min

    Matt Martin and Erika Bell recall their visit to western North Carolina to learn more about revitalization efforts in response to long-term changes in the regional economy as well as the aftermath of Hurricane Helene...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Anatomy of a Business Cycle

    May 6, 202610 min

    Claudia Macaluso explains how economists identify the points of expansion and contraction in the national economy and how the current business cycle differs from past cycles. Macaluso is a senior research economist at...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    The Connection Between Health and Employment in Rural Communities

    Apr 15, 202617 min

    Surekha Carpenter and Bethany Greene discuss the connections between the health of workers and the health of labor markets in rural communities. Carpenter is a senior research analyst and Greene is a regional economist...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    What Are You Working On?

    Apr 8, 202614 min

    For the 200th episode of Speaking of the Economy, four economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond share their current research and how that work connects with the Fed's mission: Nicholas Trachter on the growth...

  • Speaking of the Economy

    Tariffs: What We Have Learned One Year Later

    Apr 1, 202614 min

    Renee Haltom shares what the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has learned from its business contacts and regional surveys about the impact of trade policy changes since last April. Haltom is a regional executive and...

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