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Americans Are Spending Lots — But They Still Don't Feel Good About The Economy

Americans Are Spending Lots — But They Still Don't Feel Good About The Economy

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


Americans Are Spending Lots — But They Still Don't Feel Good About The Economy

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jun 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Labor Department said Friday that U.S. businesses added 390,000 jobs in May, as the unemployment rate held steady at a very low 3.6 percent and, despite rising prices, American continue to spend. Nevertheless, voters remain concerned about the economy and the White House is scrambling to find a convincing message.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, demographics and culture correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and education correspondent Anya Kamenetz.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
Released:
Jun 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The NPR Politics Podcast is where NPR's political reporters talk to you like they talk to each other. With weekly roundups and quick takes on news of the day, you don't have to keep up with politics to know what's happening. You just have to keep up with us.