Understanding Today’s Puzzling U.S. Economy
Inflation is high. The GDP has shrunk. But the job market has never been better. The Washington Post's Damian Paletta helps make sense of the U.S. economy today.
Advocates of all stripes are making nationwide efforts to increase turnout among young voters, minority voters, voters with disabilities, and other populations. Diane talks with advocates and election-watchers about the missions behind these movements, and whether they have any effect on American voting patterns.
Guests
- Jim Dickson National Organization on Disability
- Curtis Gans Committee for the Study of the American Electorate
- Julia Cohen Youth Vote 2000
- Hugh Price Author and president of the National Urban League
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