Welcome to Optimist Economy

Here at Optimist Economy, we recognize that today’s economy isn’t great for a lot of Americans. That is exactly why now’s the time to talk about how it could be so much better — whether you’re hunting for a first job or worried about the future of Social Security. Co-hosts Kathryn Edwards (a labor economist) and Robin Rauzi (an editor) decided to make Optimist Economy because everyone deserves an economy worth looking forward to. Join us here every week as we work through what that is, one problem and solution at a time. New episodes every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@optimist_economy YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@optimist_economy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/optimist_economy/ Substack https://optimisteconomy.substack.com/ Music from #Uppbeat License code: JZHPJQCUS5BJ8LML

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  Politics.

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  Regardless of whether we're looking at science or not-science, we bring a rigorous curiosity to get you the answers.

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  And hopefully, make you see the world anew.

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  Radiolab, adventures on the edge of what we think we know.

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  Wherever you get your podcasts.

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  Okay, ready?

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  Yeah, let's do it.

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  Hey, y'all, I'm Catherine.

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  I'm Robin.

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  And we are starting a new podcast called Optimist Economy. It is premised on the belief that our economy can absolutely be better than it is. It can be better for you, it can be better for workers, it can be better for families, and we can get there one episode at a time. I'm an economist, I'm a writer, and when it comes to federal policy, I'm a bit of a spinning top. Robin is my editor, and she's here to keep me from falling off the table.

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  I'm an editor, and I'm gonna keep you on the table.

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  And also helps keep the show under four hours in length.

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  You know, America has the potential for incredible economic policy, and this show is a place for you to feel empowered, that you're able to understand it, that you're able to talk about it. So join us on Optimist Economy every week, wherever you get your podcasts, to feel a little bit better about the world.

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  You have to laugh at me when I'm rehearsing. We're making a trailer, Robin. People need to listen to the show.