Optimist Economy

08/31/2026

Our optimist-in-chief Kathryn Edwards was on WBUR’s “On Point” for the full hour today for the conversation on “Who’s really working class in America?” Listen here: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026/08/31/working-class-in-america-economy

Very cool to be in studio to join On Point! Thank you to Houston Public Media for hosting my side of the conversation!

08/31/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards celebrates her time at University of Austin, Texas.

From our episode "College Rules! But Student Loans are a Hot Mess!" originally aired June 3, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod

08/31/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards discusses if we should forgive student loans.

From our episode "College Rules! But Student Loans are a Hot Mess!" originally aired June 3, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod

08/30/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards discusses the impact of the GI Bill on colleges in America.

From our episode "College Rules! But Student Loans are a Hot Mess!" originally aired June 3, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod

08/30/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards discusses the judgment put on student loan borrowers.

From our episode "College Rules! But Student Loans are a Hot Mess!" originally aired June 3, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod

08/29/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards discusses New Mexico's child care law.

From our episode "Q&A Part 2: Working Two Jobs, Incentives vs. Handouts, the Gold Standard, and Government ROI" originally aired July 31, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod

08/29/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards discusses the history of tipping in America.

From our episode "Q&A Part 2: Working Two Jobs, Incentives vs. Handouts, the Gold Standard, and Government ROI" originally aired July 31, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod

08/28/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards discusses fixes we should make to Social Security to help fix racial inequities.

From our episode "Q&A Part 2: Working Two Jobs, Incentives vs. Handouts, the Gold Standard, and Government ROI" originally aired July 31, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod

08/28/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards stay optimistic about what we can do about artificial intelligence in the American economy.

From our episode "Q&A Part 2: Working Two Jobs, Incentives vs. Handouts, the Gold Standard, and Government ROI" originally aired July 31, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod

08/27/2026

Previously on our podcast Optimist Economy, economist Kathryn Anne Edwards discusses the ripple effects of 2020 in the American economy.

From our episode "The Ghost Recession: A Brief Economic History of Now" originally aired September 23, 2025. Listen to full episodes of the podcast here: tinyurl.com/op-econ-pod