Heather Long
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Heather Long is the chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union and an economics journalist. She is known for translating stock-market and economic developments for a general audience and has contributed to Marketplace and The Washington Post.
2 episodes featuring Heather Long
Marketplace
Trade war squeezes small firms as Fed tensions mount
The episode connects cross-border disruption, tighter potential bank lending and household debt to the economic pressures facing businesses and consumers.
Sep 18, 2026 · 26 min
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Rate hikes, diesel shortages and AI risks collide with Iran escalation
The episode connects household economic pressure, an uncontrolled AI race and widening conflict around energy and digital infrastructure.
Sep 17, 2026 · 1h 17m