Based On The Numbers

Catch us on the B-Side as the host, Bahiyah Shabazz, expresses her feelings about people sharing their opinions on subjects they have not researched or have no clue about the matter. Let's get ready behind the scenes as we prepare for the upcoming episode.

Catch behind the scenes with Bahiyah Shabazz and Latrice Farmer as they discuss their feelings about a social media post going around about men leveraging starvation from women on Snap.

SNAP is often discussed as a social program, but rarely as an economic system. In this episode, we unpack who actually benefits the most from SNAP, and why the answer depends on how you define benefit. This episode brings evidence, not ideology, to one of the most misunderstood policies in America.

This Based on the Numbers segment challenges the long-standing myth of the “absent Black father” with data showing their strong presence and deep involvement in their children’s lives. From daily caregiving to consistent financial and emotional support, the numbers reveal Black fathers are more engaged than often portrayed.

Grocery prices remain one of the biggest financial stressors for American families, with costs up 31% since 2019 and staples like eggs, bread, and coffee seeing double-digit increases. While households are adapting through store brands, meal prepping, and budgeting tools, the average family still spends $235 a week.

Today’s episode dives into the economic story from July 27 through August 2, 2025. We’ll unpack labor trends, trade shocks, Fed implications, market reaction, and real‑economy consequences.

In the latest episode of Based on the Numbers, Bahiyah Shabazz breaks down what the decline of big-box stores like Target and Macy’s says about consumer confidence, inflation fatigue, and where our economy is heading. It’s deeper than just sales. It’s about the pulse of the American wallet.

In this episode of Based on the Numbers, host Bahiyah Shabazz explores the hidden costs of tariffs and how they affect the average American household, focusing on the financial strain placed on middle-class and low-income families. From the historical consequences of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff to the modern-day trade wars, we unpack how tariffs raise consumer prices, reduce purchasing power, and ripple through jobs and wages. With estimates showing a nearly $5,000 annual impact per household, this episode breaks down why tariffs function like a regressive tax, hitting poor families the hardest. Tune in to understand the real cost of trade policy at your dinner table.

In this episode of Based on the Numbers, we break down the complex world of tariffs and trade wars and how they impact your finances. We start by explaining what tariffs are and why governments use them, followed by an in-depth look at the 2018 tariffs initiated by President Donald Trump. We explore how these tariffs affected consumers, from rising prices on everyday goods to job losses and market volatility.

In this episode of Jobs & Justice, we dive into the numbers behind the unemployment rates during different presidential administrations. Who truly deserves credit for record-low unemployment rates, and how much is inherited versus achieved? We’ll compare policies, economic conditions, and their impact on African Americans, Hispanics, and women. Lastly, we will discuss the national minimum wage.

Join us as we unpack the numbers, policies, and debates surrounding President Donald Trump’s economic legacy. Was his claim of delivering the "greatest economy in history" valid, or was it simply political spin? We'll dive deep into key economic indicators like GDP growth. We'll also examine the effects of his trade war, tax cuts, and deregulation efforts, and compare his performance to previous administrations like Clinton, Obama, and Bush.