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.
Following the lead of Japan and several other countries, at least eight U.S. municipalities now restrict use of a hand-held cell phone while driving. Opponents of these measures say the problem has been overblown, and is already addressed by reckless driving statutes. A panel talks about "driving while distracted."
Guests
- Frances Bents Dynamic Science
- Tom Wheeler Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
- Matt Sundeen National Conference of State Legislatures
- Josh Cohen Harvard Center for Risk Analysis
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