Optimist Economy

Optimist Economy A podcast about better ideas for a better U.S. Economy. Co-hosted by economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and editor Robin Rauzi.

05/31/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards things wealth taxes are a good start, but not the solution. From Season 2, Episode 18, “Should We Cherish the Ultra-Wealthy? (a.k.a. ‘The Cornfield’)”

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05/30/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards urges us to not be afraid of rich people. From Season 2, Episode 18, “Should We Cherish the Ultra-Wealthy? (a.k.a. ‘The Cornfield’)”

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05/29/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards argues that the overall economy relying heavily on the wealthy isn't good. From Season 2, Episode 18, “Should We Cherish the Ultra-Wealthy? (a.k.a. ‘The Cornfield’)”

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05/28/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards discuss just how bad inequality is today. From Season 2, Episode 18, “Should We Cherish the Ultra-Wealthy? (a.k.a. ‘The Cornfield’)”

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05/27/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards has some thoughts on thanking the very wealthy. From Season 2, Episode 18, “Should We Cherish the Ultra-Wealthy? (a.k.a. ‘The Cornfield’)”

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WealthInequality

05/26/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards explains the “K-shaped” economy. From Season 2, Episode 18, “Should We Cherish the Ultra-Wealthy? (a.k.a. ‘The Cornfield’)”

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WealthInequality

05/25/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards argues that overtime pay is everything. From Season 2, Episode 17, “No Overtime for the Supervisor of Sandwiches”

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05/25/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards wants to thank some great former bosses who embraced overtime pay. From Season 2, Episode 17, “No Overtime for the Supervisor of Sandwiches”

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05/24/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards has experienced white collar overtime and it was awesome. From Season 2, Episode 17, “No Overtime for the Supervisor of Sandwiches”

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05/23/2026

Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards talks through the changes in overtime pay based on salary thresholds. From Season 2, Episode 17, “No Overtime for the Supervisor of Sandwiches”

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