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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 19 MIN

Are We in a Recession? Separating the Headlines From History

from The Fiscal Physical Retirement Podcast · host Ryan Nelson & Aaron Hoisington

Recession fears make for scary headlines, but how worried should you actually be? In this listener-question episode, Ryan tackles whether the economy is in a recession and how today's picture differs from the 2008 financial crisis.He and Aaron put the current worry in historical context, explaining what a recession really is, why this moment looks different from 2008, and why a long-term investor does not need to react to every alarming headline. Calm and grounded, this is a follow-up to their earlier talk on market crashes, and the message is steady: zoom out, stick to your plan, and focus on what you can control.Find "Your Fiscal Physical" the book on AmazonIf you have suggestions or feedback, please email us at: [email protected], as always, Stay the Course!

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Recession fears make for scary headlines, but how worried should you actually be? In this listener-question episode, Ryan tackles whether the economy is in a recession and how today's picture differs from the 2008 financial crisis. He and Aaron put the current worry in historical context, explaining what a recession really is, why this moment looks different from 2008, and why a long-term investor does not need to react to every alarming headline. Calm and grounded, this is a follow-up to th...

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