Kyla Scanlon joins to talk about the vibecession (a term she herself coined), examine why Red Lobster went bankrupt and answer a listener question about stock buybacks.
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Episode Notes
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers are joined by Kyla Scanlon, author of the new book In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work to talk about the disconnect between reality and perception that led what she calls a “vibecession” – wherein many believe we’re in a recession that isn’t actually happening at all. Also: The many reasons that may have lead to Red Lobster’s bankruptcy – it’s not not because of shrimp – and Kyla helps answer a listener’s question about stock buybacks.
In the Plus segment: The Taco Bell heist!
Podcast production by Jessamine Molli.
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