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The Ghost Economy

Today, we're talking about the spookiest thing we can think of: the economy. The stock market is up in 2025, but the gains are concentrated in a handful of companies, primarily driven by speculation about what AI will be. Sarah and Beth discuss what the AI economy means for regular people, our jobs, and our future. Topics Discussed The AI Economy Crypto Speculation Outside of Politics: Steven King and Louise Penny Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Empathy Without Curiosity Is Toxic

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  Everything is Slop

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  What Are We Learning from Democratic Victories?

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  1,000 Victims and No Accountability: Julie K. Brown on the Epstein Files

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  Small Gratitudes

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  First Ladies: Past, Present, and Melania

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  Everything is Expensive

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  Peak Alcohol: Why Drinking Is Down and What It Means for All of Us

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  Why Is Health Insurance So Expensive?

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  The Shutdown Showdown (And Why We Never Have Enough Air Traffic Controller…

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  Election Results with Gretchen Whitmer

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  Spicy Bonus: The Good News Edition

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  Rep. Sarah McBride Diagnoses Congress

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  What happens when SNAP benefits run out? A Local Food Bank's Perspective

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  Shutdown and Teardown