Recession - Peaks, Troughs, and the Rhythm of Ruin

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Nick Ledger examines American recessions from 1854 to 2020, revealing how economic downturns have evolved from brutal 22-month contractions to shorter cycles. The episode explores the Long Depression, Great Depression, Volcker-era pain, and the bizarre two-month pandemic recession, showing how the economy's rhythm of expansion and contraction has shaped American life across nearly two centuries. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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