Season 6, Episode 29: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl gives an update on politics.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 29 (8:39 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses how politics play into the economic conversation.

• Politicians have 2 phases - what are they focused on?
• What is the number one focus for that middle of the road voter?
• Inflation, fuel prices, The Middle East - why was this focused generally in politics?
• Overall, the economy isn't doing too bad - is this ironic?
• What income earners are less affected by what is going on in the economy?
• Mixed bag of how the election will turn out - what have the politicians shifted their focus to?
• How do the Fed's tactics work??
• How do people get into new businesses? What does this have to do with competitor prices & inflation?
• What will it take to lower oil prices?
• How long will these economic issues last and what is the impact?
• Frantic month of economic discussion ahead - what can we expect?

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