Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Trump brags about the economy. Many Americans aren’t feeling it
President Trump is expected to focus on the economy to boost his case for reelection. Unemployment is at record lows and the stock market is at record highs. But many Americans aren’t feeling financially well off.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenPresident Trump is expected to focus on the economy to boost his case for reelection. Unemployment is at record lows and the stock market is at record highs. But many Americans aren’t feeling financially well off. They’re dealing with high costs of health insurance, housing, and childcare. There’s also a spike in homelessness.
In this episode
4 storiesWhy does the economy feel so bad when it sounds so good?
President Donald Trump took credit for a strong economy today, in his speech after the Senate acquitted him in his impeachment trial: “If we didn’t win, the stock market would’ve crashed.
Read the story16 minHarvey Weinstein trial: Dramatic testimony, prosecution rests
New York prosecutors rested their case today in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial. Six of Weinstein’s accusers testified over two weeks, and they described in graphic detail what the former movie producer allegedly did to them.
Read the story9 minHow the effects of Prohibition are still being felt today
One hundred years ago, Prohibition officially went into effect. The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of “intoxicating liquors” across the United States.
Read the story14 minShould all new federal buildings feature classical architecture?
“Making Federal Buildings Beautiful Again” is the title of a new draft executive order that the White House is mulling. The order would make classical architecture the default style for new federal buildings (think Roman and Greek construction).
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