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EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025 · 19 MIN

Special Edition: Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse?

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For a lot of Americans right now, the economy feels uncertain. There's a lot of noise and politics around what's happening, but what does the data actually show? In this episode, Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi breaks down where the U.S. economy really stands, from the job market and inflation to Federal Reserve decisions, trade policy, and the growing role of AI. He explains what matters most for everyday Americans and what he's watching closely as we head into 2026.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]      

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