x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Economy Matters Podcast

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

The Economy Matters podcast presents conversations with a variety of Atlanta Fed employees to discuss the work the Bank does and its relevance to people"s daily lives. It also offers interviews with experts outside the Atlanta Fed, who discuss topics of interest to those who want to know more about economics and monetary policymaking.

business social sciences

All Episodes

29:48

"Homebuilder Sentiment Is Very Low at the Moment": A...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2025/10/30

The once red-hot southeastern housing market has cooled a bit in recent months. What factors are behind the cooling off? An Atlanta Fed housing expert explains.

en

26:47

"We Work to Be Sure We're Touching All of Them":...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2025/08/26

The Beige Book occupies an important, yet often little understood, role in the monetary policymaking process. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features Atlanta Fed staff directly involved in preparing material for the Beige Book.

en

28:00

"We're Helping Set Them Up for Success as Adults":...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2025/03/12

In a rapidly evolving economy, being financially literate arguably matters more than ever. April is Financial Literacy Month, and two Atlanta Fed economic education experts discuss their work reaching students and teachers in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.

en

31:55

"We're Going to See Affordability Remain a...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2025/01/30

A pandemic, inflation, interest rate swings—the housing sector has seen a lot of tumult in recent years. What does the residential real estate market look like today? An Atlanta Fed housing expert attempts to explain in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.

en

34:23

"There's Still a Lot of Uncertainty": Atlanta Fed...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2025/01/07

From bringing inflation under control to maintaining a strong labor market, the eventful year that was 2024 gave Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic much to do as a monetary policymaker. Bostic joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss the past year and how he approached his work.

en

24:16

"We Need to Directly Engage Folks": The Atlanta Fed...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2024/12/19

Two years ago, Mike Chriszt, the Atlanta Fed's regional outreach officer, began an initiative to engage the public and explain the bank's role in the economy. He joins the podcast to discuss his experiences.

en

18:23

'The Atlanta Fed Is Truly Present in Our...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2024/11/07

Michelle Dennard, regional executive at the Atlanta Fed's Jacksonville Branch, joins the podcast to discuss how she gathers the regional economic intelligence that goes into the formulation of monetary policy.

en

29:37

"It's a Vital Part of the Social Welfare Program":...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2024/10/17

Atlanta Fed economist David Wiczer joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss his recent research into the Social Security Disability Insurance program.

en

05:15

"That Has Strong Long-Term Implications": A...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2024/07/09

In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, an Atlanta Fed housing expert discusses factors at work in residential real estate including interest rates, housing supply, and regional trends in affordability.

en

18:22

A Discussion of the Changing US Labor Force

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2024/04/08

Recession, demographic shifts, a global financial crisis, and a pandemic are some factors that have contributed in recent years to significant changes to the US labor force. The Atlanta Fed's Nye Hodge joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss some of these changes and how to interpret them.

en

19:09

"How Do We Prepare for the Future?": A Conversation...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2024/03/18

April is Financial Literacy Month, so in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Jackie Morgan of the Atlanta Fed's economic education team sits down to discuss efforts to further financial literacy throughout the region.

en

33:13

"It's Important to Understand How These Communities...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2024/02/14

Rental instability afflicts a large number of people--not just in the Southeast, but nationally. The Atlanta Fed's Sarah Stein, an adviser in the Community and Economic Development group, joins the podcast to discuss her recent research into the problem and possible remedies.

en

01:00:04

"We Take a Very Purposeful Approach": A Talk about...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2023/12/11

How is economic intelligence gathered, and how does it factor into monetary policymaking? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features two Atlanta Fed regional executives who discuss the process.

en

24:41

"Where We Are in Housing Is Pretty Extraordinary":...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2023/11/03

The Southeast's housing market remains robust, even as interest rates and a tight market hamper affordability. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features a conversation with an Atlanta Fed housing expert on factors at work in the market.

en

33:55

"The Fed Is Committed to Encouraging an Economy that...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2023/09/30

What's in your wallet? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast explores recent changes in the US payments ecosystem, which has expanded considerably with the introduction of new technologies and services.

en

25:51

Filling In the (Pot)holes: A Discussion of Electric...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2023/09/13

The tax on gasoline has long been a reliable source of revenue for maintaining roads, but will the growing popularity of electric vehicles disrupt this formula? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into the question.

en

20:21

"The Winners Turn Out to Be Young, Working-Age...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2023/07/18

Economic changes inevitably follow demographic changes. In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Atlanta Fed economist Toni Braun talks about his research into the aging of the US economy and what it might mean for the macroeconomy, including the inflation rate.

en

30:58

"It Can't Take the Place of Having a Conversation": A...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2023/06/22

The Atlanta Fed constantly seeks information about the regional economy. In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Shari Bower of the Miami Branch and Anoop Mishra of the Birmingham Branch discuss their efforts and what they mean for policymaking.

en

22:39

"We Have Already Seen Dramatic Changes in Consumer...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2023/04/18

How consumers pay for goods and services has evolved rapidly in recent years. Atlanta Fed payments risk expert Dave Lott joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss these changes and the factors behind them.

en

24:42

"Some Firms Are Just Born Different": A Discussion of...

Economy Matters Podcast ·

2023/03/15

Why do some firms thrive and even spin off other successful firms? Atlanta Fed research economist Salome Baslandze joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss her research into the question.

en

105 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...