Gbenga Ajilore on the economy | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 2.23.26

Gbenga Ajilore is the Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. In a new report, Ajilore explains how weakening economic indicators, like the labor market and rising costs, are exacerbating the standard of living for Black households and putting an unequal burden on Black-owned businesses. Gbenga joins the show to further talk about the findings in this report, and to give his take on what he believes needs to change for Black households and businesses to survive and thrive.