The State of the Economy

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

PROGRAM #11068 12:00 PM PT 

The State of the Economy. 

After the State of the Union address, polls reveal a deep gap between the official narrative and public sentiment: more than half of Americans wanted Donald Trump to prioritize the economy, while nearly half feel their financial security is worsening. The opposition warns that small businesses and farmers have been hurt by the tariff regime—recently struck down by the Supreme Court—and that the costs fall on everyday people. What do the numbers say about the real economy? Where are families’ biggest concerns today?

Guest: Alejandra Castillo, former US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, pioneering Latina economist in leadership and inclusive development, Chicago, IL.

Latino Voters: Key in November. Latino voters are once again emerging as the decisive bloc in the battle for Congress heading into the November midterm elections. Latinos hold growing electoral power, and many are shifting amid aggressive ICE operations and economic uncertainty. In key congressional districts, Latinos have the numbers to decide outcomes—but do they have the motivation? How will Latinos vote in newly drawn districts? Analysts discuss findings from recent research.

​​Guest: Sam Sanchez, Member of Comité de 100 and President and CEO, Third Coast Hospitality, Chicago, IL.

Pro-Vaccine Lawsuit. Fifteen states, led by Democrats, sued the Trump administration to reverse recent changes to federal childhood vaccination recommendations. The lawsuit seeks to overturn the decision to sharply reduce the number of diseases covered under the routine schedule. What arguments does the suit make? What does the Health Secretary’s decision entail? What immediate effects has this policy had on public health, trust in the medical system, and outbreak prevention?

​​Guest: Sinsi Hernández-Cancio, Senior Fellow for Health Equity, National Partnership for Women and Families-NPWF, Washington, DC.

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