Chapter
The Little Guy and the Stimulus Checks
36:51 - 41:25 (04:34)
The direct stimulation provided by stimulus checks and earned basic tax income credit offered some relief to the general population, despite the current administration's efforts to restrict supply and temporary inflation caused by supply chain issues.
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The speaker disagrees that the little guy benefits from not receiving stimulus checks or earned basic tax income credit.
36:51 - 38:08 (01:17)
Summary
The speaker disagrees that the little guy benefits from not receiving stimulus checks or earned basic tax income credit. The Federal Reserve produces money and creates inflation, with Congress playing a part in it too.
ChapterThe Little Guy and the Stimulus Checks
EpisodeWhy Does Fighting Inflation Have to Hurt So Much?
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The hosts discuss the factors contributing to inflation and how supply chain glitches may be temporary but pricing variances can lead to a feeling of unfairness.
38:08 - 40:22 (02:14)
Summary
The hosts discuss the factors contributing to inflation and how supply chain glitches may be temporary but pricing variances can lead to a feeling of unfairness. They debate the relationship between supply and demand and overall inflation.
ChapterThe Little Guy and the Stimulus Checks
EpisodeWhy Does Fighting Inflation Have to Hurt So Much?
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The current US administration has been accused of operating like a cartel themselves, trying to restrict supply and limit the production of carbon fuels.
40:22 - 41:25 (01:02)
Summary
The current US administration has been accused of operating like a cartel themselves, trying to restrict supply and limit the production of carbon fuels. Meanwhile, the issue of inflation remains a key concern, with the potential for the Fed to intervene.