The Vibecession & the Future Economy under Trump vs Biden with Kyla Scanlon

In this episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg are joined by Kyla Scanlon, creator, writer, analyst, and author of new book “In this Economy?" They discuss the vibecession, the housing crisis, leader fatigue, and the impact of the economy on political polarization and the age of austerity. The conversation also covers the impact of Trump's economic policies, the risk of hyperinflation, and the potential for war with China. Crush your 2024 goals and learn a new language with Babbel - get 60% off at Babbel.com/econ102🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj--Recommended Podcast: The Riff with Byrne HobartByrne Hobart, the writer of The Diff, is revered in Silicon Valley. You can get an hour with him each week. See for yourself how his thinking can upgrade yours.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rANlV54GCARLgMOtpkzKtApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riff-with-byrne-hobart-and-erik-torenberg/id1716646486-🎙️ History 102 with WhatifAltHistEvery week, creator of WhatifAltHist Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg cover a major topic in history in depth -- in under an hour. This season will cover classical Greece, early America, the Vikings, medieval Islam, ancient China, the fall of the Roman Empire, and more.Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36Kqo3BMMUBGTDo1IEYihmApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-102-with-whatifalthists-rudyard-lynch-and/id1730633913YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@History102-qg5oj--SPONSORS: BABBEL | BEEHIIV🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/econ102🐝 Head to Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox. Go to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months_SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: [email protected]_LINKS:Kyla Scanlon: https://kylascanlon.com/Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/--TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Intro(00:27) Understanding economic misconceptions(02:27) Vibecession(03:36) Interest rates and inflation debate(08:05) Generational wealth and housing(15:06) Sponsor: Babbel and Beehiiv(17:41) Monopolization of land and housing(22:55) Speculation and financial nihilism(28:40) Political influence on economic perception(36:44) Economic polarization and bifurcation(37:12) The Age of Austerity(41:44) Trump's economic policies and potential impact(50:34) Global elections and geopolitical fragmentation(58:10) Comparing Trump to global leaders(59:55) Identifying the biggest risks amidst inflation(01:06:20) Wrap Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.