Optimist Economy

by Kathryn Anne Edwards and Robin Rauzi

Optimist Economy is the anti-doomscroll economics podcast. Work rules, tax fairness, healthcare, housing costs, retirement security — the economic forces shaping American life have real problems. But also real solutions. Each week, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and editor Robin Rauzi break down one problem and solution with data, history, humor, and a belief that tools to build a better economy exist. We just haven't tried them. New episodes on Tuesdays. ✨ Support the podcast at: optimisteconomy.com ✨ Ask questions or share your economic worries with us at: optimist.economy@gmail.com

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Latest episodes

Sports Betting Is This Generation's Big Tobacco Nov 3, 2026 · 48 min
Immigration Economics Part II: Smaller is Worse Oct 27, 2026 · 41 min
Americans Feel Awful About the Economy Oct 20, 2026 · 48 min
The U.S. is in the Hole. Will We Stop Digging? E Sep 1, 2026 · 51 min
Occupy! An Unfinished Uprising: The Invitation (Ep. 1) Aug 11, 2026 · 38 min
Stop Donating Your Vacation Days to Your Boss Aug 4, 2026 · 50 min
The Government is Already Paying for Your Health Insurance, Buddy Jul 28, 2026 · 48 min
Mr. Justin Time Sets a Cruel Work Schedule Jul 21, 2026 · 48 min
Young Americans Should Be Raising Hell About Social Security Jul 14, 2026 · 44 min
Simple Immigration Economics: Bigger is Better Jul 7, 2026 · 52 min