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Michael Strain
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Michael R. Strain is an economist and director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. His work covers labor markets, economic growth, fiscal policy, and technology’s effects on employment.
2 episodes featuring Michael Strain
Odd Lots
Warsh’s Fed vision leaves inflation and dissent unresolved
The episode tests whether a more forceful, dissent-friendly Federal Reserve can improve accountability without inviting political pressure or policy confusion.
Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 7m
The Indicator from Planet Money
Alphabet labels obscure America’s deeper wealth divide
The episode tests whether K-shaped and C-shaped metaphors explain current economic conditions or distract from persistent inequality and a cooling labor market.
Aug 13, 2026 · 9 min