443. A Sneak Peek at Biden’s Top Economist

The incoming president argues that the economy and the environment are deeply connected. This is reflected in his choice for National Economic Council director — Brian Deese, a climate-policy wonk and veteran of the no-drama-Obama era. But don’t mistake Deese’s lack of drama for a lack of intensity.

Episode 443 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "443. A Sneak Peek at Biden’s Top Economist" was published on December 10, 2020 and runs 43 minutes.

December 10, 2020 ·43m · Freakonomics Radio

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The incoming president argues that the economy and the environment are deeply connected. This is reflected in his choice for National Economic Council director — Brian Deese, a climate-policy wonk and veteran of the no-drama-Obama era. But don’t mistake Deese’s lack of drama for a lack of intensity.

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