@optimist_economy: Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and editor Robin Rauzi are back to talk about the Consumer Sentiment Index from the University of Michigan and what it means for the 2026 midterm elections. From Season 2, Episode 30, “Americans Feel Awful About the Economy” Support us on our website! Link in bio for full episodes of Optimist Economy. #ConsumerSentimentIndex #Podcast #OptimistEconomy #2026Midterms
Many of us have been pointing out for some time that GDP has little to do with everyday people’s material well being.
2026-10-20 09:53:48
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SunShine :
Weathervane is such a neat expression at this point, but most younger viewers probably don't understand (not sure how many youths listen to economists)
2026-10-21 17:12:00
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Bunnystories 🆘🇺🇸🥀 :
Does it really matter what really happens during the midterms when we all know he is going to be a pumpkin eater about it anyway.
2026-10-19 21:31:15
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LD :
I’d love to hear about candidates who have inventive or new ideas about how to help people. And hear how you’d implement or improve it.
2026-10-20 02:47:30
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Kyle Mann :
I’m so happy y’all are back!
2026-10-20 03:52:23
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Jed Dodds :
call it late stage capitalism or whatever, but I think people are just exhausted by every aspect of their lives being constantly squeezed for every last penny, compounded by how shamelessly a very small group of people are taking all that money. it's been simmering since the occupy movement and there's no easy fix.
2026-10-20 01:54:03
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funkykitter :
if you haven’t already i’d suggest reading “democracy for realists” they really push back on the idea that americans are very sensitive to the economy and directly punish politicians responsible for it, not sure if i agree with everything they argue but a good read for this topic
2026-10-20 03:58:56
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2026-10-23 12:27:52
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