EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 13 MIN
Lessons - Where Your Paycheck Actually Goes and Why It Keeps Shrinking | Diana Furchtgott-Roth - Economist & Fmr Deputy Asst Secretary of Transportation
from Success Story with Scott D. Clary
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, economist and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Transportation, shares her insights on the forces driving inflation and how rising prices impact the average American. She explains how government spending, low interest rates, and supply chain constraints can fuel inflation, while breaking down why higher prices ultimately reduce purchasing power and real wages. Diana also explores the role of the Federal Reserve in controlling inflation, the impact of energy production and tariffs on prices, and how broader policy decisions around labor, commodities, and domestic production can shape the economy and help prevent a potential recession. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/4b4nxehKDus Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diana-furchtgott-roth-economist-professor-author-navigating/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EDUckDQWTgejwbZd80SK0 ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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