Diana Furchtgott-Roth - Economist, Professor & Author | Navigating Economic Realities

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The Guest Diana Furchtgott-Roth is an American economist who is an adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and a columnist. She served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the United States Department of Transportation during the Trump administration. Her illustrious career spans senior roles in the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Treasury Department, and the White House under multiple administrations – a testament to her unmatched expertise. Furchtgott-Roth is a sought-after thought leader on transportation, technology, and economic policy, sharing insights through her prolific writing, Congressional testimonies, and sought-after commentary. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://twitter.com/DFR_Economics/https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-fr/https://dianafr.com/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast - https://www.eofire.com/podcast/NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/DeleteMe - https://joindeleteme.com/success (Code: success)BELAY - https://belaysolutions.com1Password - https://1password.com/claryIndeed - https://indeed.com/claryHeaven Hill - https://heavenhilldistillery.com/hh-bottled-in-bond.phpLinkedIn Jobs - https://linkedin.com/excellenceEufy - https://eufyofficial.com/videolockPolicygenius - https://www.policygenius.com ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Introduction02:24 - Diana’s Journey04:18 - Diana’s Impact in Economics and Politics05:55 - Working Across Political Lines07:14 - Healthcare Systems: US vs. Europe and Canada13:05 - Causes of Inflation Today19:33 - Untapped Natural Resources in the US20:36 - Inflation's Impact on Americans21:59 - Future Recessions: How Bad Could They Be?24:21 - Sponsor: Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast25:07 - Why Not Remove Tariffs?26:24 - Getting People Back to Work28:07 - Unraveling the Wage-Price Spiral30:37 - Changes in Work: Impact and Outcomes32:44 - Lobbyists and Political Influence37:03 - US vs. European Tax Policies39:39 - Why the US Attracts People43:17 - Diana’s Solutions for the US45:06 - US Outlook: Next 5 Years46:54 - Connect with Diana Online47:31 - What Keeps Diana Up at Night? 49:03 - Diana’s Greatest Challenge50:13 - Most Influential Person in Diana’s Life50:56 - Book and Podcast Picks51:49 - Advice for Her Younger Self52:18 - Defining Success