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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 4h

Millions of Americans will be priced out of health insurance come November 1st.

Republicans would rather keep the government shut down than protect families from doubling or tripling health care premiums.

@bbkogan.bsky.social: "It's a now problem. This is something the American people want."

Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 20h

@gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social joined Cleveland's WEWS to break down the impact of Trump’s tariffs on Midwest soybean farmers, which have slashed demand and left many struggling to cover costs and keep their operations running.

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 1d

Americans are about to see their health care costs skyrocket—on top of higher costs on groceries, utilities, & essentials.

ESB's Daniel Hornung said once premium hikes arrive, many families won’t be able to afford to sign up again—forcing millions to lose their health care. @cbsnewyork.bsky.social

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Brian Beutler @brianbeutler.bsky.social · 2d

@bharatramamurti.bsky.social is correct. It is inherently difficult to use or change laws in ways that will make lawless actors follow the law. But it can be done. bharatramamurti.substack.com/p/what-democ...

What Democrats Must Get Out of the Government Shutdown

How Dems can force the GOP to honor the deals they strike

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 2d

He proposes taxing AI-driven corporate profits to fund support for displaced workers, raising wages in care industries that AI can’t replace, and giving workers more input on how AI is deployed. Read more and subscribe to The Bully Pulpit on Substack: bharatramamurti.substack.com/p/the-bigges...

The Biggest Economic Issue No One Is Talking About

How to address job loss and disruption from AI

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 2d

AI is set to eliminate or change millions of American jobs over the next decade. @bharatramamurti.bsky.social told Charleston's FOX 24 policymakers must act now to shape AI's impact on the workforce and ensure that workers—not just the wealthy or corporations—can see economic gains.

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Kathryn Anne Edwards @kedseconomist.com · 4d

I went on Here and Now to talk about the gender pay gap and news that it has widened over the past two years. We went on to talk about family friendly work policy, the focus on boys and men, and why I remain steadfastly optimistic.

www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

Gender pay gap grows as wages of women backslide

Women's' wages aren't keeping pace with what men earn on average, and at the same time, women are increasingly leaving the workforce.

www.wbur.org

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 5d

Open enrollment is around the corner and millions could lose insurance by being priced out.

"Insurers are already preparing to send notices to households that they will see increases starting January 2026," said @alexsjacquez.bsky.social, with some up to 50%. cbsnews.com/news/governm...

Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 5d

By blocking the Kroger–Albertsons merger, the FTC helped keep grocery prices in check and protected workers’ wages. Yet under the “Trump-Vance FTC,” Amazon executives accused of tricking and deceiving millions of consumers faced what @bedoyausa.bsky.social amounts to a “parking ticket.”

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Anisha Steephen @asteephen.bsky.social · 5d

(1/3) Trump promised cheaper energy. But today his DOE is pulling $8B from projects that would lower costs and strengthen the grid, just as AI data center demand soars. That chills investment, slows construction, and leaves families & small businesses facing higher power bills and weaker reliability

White House cancels nearly $8B in clean energy projects in blue states

The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion in funding for clean energy projects across 16 states.

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 6d

Americans are already facing a cost of living crisis: electricity bills rising twice as fast as inflation, grocery prices spiking, and tariffs squeezing household budgets.

Now, millions will feel even more sticker shock when healthcare insurance premiums skyrocket starting November 1.

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Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinstitute.org · 6d

The price of shutdown politics is long-term damage to growth and stability—putting the economy & workers at risk.

Principal Economist @mikemadowitz.bsky.social on how a prolonged shutdown could delay economic reporting and slow the policy response needed to address inflation or possible recession.

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 6d

Out-of-pocket health care premium costs will spike 114% on average, more than double the costs today.

Kitty Richards on @cbsnewyork.bsky.social: "On November 1st, if nothing is done to address this healthcare crisis, we’re going to see premiums skyrocket for Americans."

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 7d

Trump is slapping tariffs on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, raising the cost of building and buying a home for everyday Americans—while giving a massive bailout to Argentina and hedge funds.

Rohit Chopra and @bharatramamurti.bsky.social on the Trump administration's priorities.

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Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · 7d

Here’s my article on how a government shutdown works.

Shutdowns are complicated, and each shutdown is different. Some things stay open. Some stay open for a bit and eventually close. Some close immediately.

I did my best to explain it all here:

What Happens During a Government Shutdown?

Learn how a government shutdown affects you.

www.americanprogress.org

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 7d

If Republicans fail to act on expiring ACA tax credits by November 1, millions of Americans will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket—on top of higher costs on groceries, utilities, and essentials. @bbkogan.bsky.social breaks down how millions could lose insurance by being priced out.

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 8d

Small businesses are paying the price for Trump’s trade war—cutting salaries and production after being hit with thousands in unexpected tariffs.

“We are seeing the impacts in terms of the economy slowing down,” @mnegron01.bsky.social told WUSA-TV, with prices only set to rise further.

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 12d

@bharatramamurti.bsky.social says we have an “unbalanced economy,” with the richest 10% of households now driving nearly half of all U.S. spending.

Trump’s economy favors the wealthy, while working Americans struggle with slowing wage growth, mounting debt, and rising prices on essentials.

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Pitchfork Economics @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social · 13d

Trump’s “turbulence tax” is real. Businesses are slashing hiring, investment is down 14%, and workers are paying the price.

@mnegron01.bsky.social from @americanprogress.bsky.social has been tallying the damage: higher prices, stalled paychecks, and decades of lost opportunity.

8 Ways Trump’s Turbulence Tax Is Costing the Economy

President Trump’s erratic tariffs and other policies are already affecting consumers’ cost of living and costing businesses real money.

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 12d

Tariffs, inflation, and rapid unemployment have all been factors reflecting recent softness in the economy this past year.

CBPP's Chief Economist @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social breaks down the latest quarter two GDP estimate and what it means for the U.S. economy.
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Tariffs, Inflation, and Unemployment: Q2 GDP Numbers Reflect Economic Growth. But Is It Sustainable?

YouTube video by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 13d

For a worker in Illinois making $50K, ACA premiums will jump from $270 to $415 a month—an extra $2,000 a year. This is on top of rising prices from Trump's tariffs.

"He is not focused on lowering costs or making life easier for everyday working class Americans."

Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 13d

Open enrollment is fast approaching. If Republicans fail to act on expiring Affordable Care Act credits by Nov. 1st, millions of Americans could see their health insurance premiums spike—some as high as 600%.

Liz Pancotti discussed the stakes on @wcpt820am.bsky.social: omny.fm/shows/chewsv...

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 14d

After-school programs across the country have closed or reduced capacity due to funding cuts and rising costs, leaving millions of children without care and forcing many parents—especially moms—to cut working hours or leave jobs. @kedseconomist.com in TIME: time.com/7318911/afte...

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 15d

The censorship of Jimmy Kimmel is part of a campaign by the Trump administration to gut independent government agencies like the FCC and FTC so he can bend their regulatory powers to coerce, punish, or reward. Former FTC Commissioner @bedoyausa.bsky.social connects the dots:

Alvaro M. Bedoya @bedoyausa.bsky.social · 18d

Media mergers 🤝 censorship

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Economic Speakers Bureau @econspeakers.bsky.social · 14d

As democratic institutions weaken, policymaking becomes erratic—and businesses are paying the price. Tariffs, funding cuts, and attacks on independent institutions are disrupting planning and investment, warn Williamson and Chen for @brookings.edu: www.brookings.edu/articles/how...

How has democratic erosion harmed businesses? | Brookings

Vanessa Williamson and Ellis Chen describe the economic consequences of recent democratic erosion on seven types of businesses.

www.brookings.edu