BlackEcon101

Interns Isabela Butler (Gonzaga University) and Vanessa Muturi (Williams College) discuss the recent legal battles between Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and President Donald Trump's attempts to remove her from her post and its broader implications for U.S. governance. Isabela and Vanessa unpack the allegations, court rulings, market reactions, and political motivations surrounding the first-ever attempt to oust a Federal Reserve governor. This episode covers why this case matters for monetary policy, institutional norms, and the credibility of the Federal Reserve at a pivotal moment in American politics.

CIR Interns Vanessa (Williams College), Isabela (Gonzaga University), Diya, and Shea (both from George Washington University) cover the 2025 US government shutdown - the longest in US history - from a young person's perspective. 

In this episode of BlackEcon101, listen as William Michael Cunningham, joined by Gabriel Philipp, looks to break down the latest unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (for July). Together, they unpack what these figures reveal about the state of the U.S. economy, explore the broader economic implications, and dive into how these trends specifically affect minority communities. Tune in for timely insights and thoughtful analysis at the intersection of data and equity.

On this episode of BlackEcon101, listen to William Michael Cunningham, Connor Stout, and Gabriel Philipp discuss the current Amicus Brief being filed, and an in-depth conversation about current environmental policy and environmental impacts we are seeing in America. 

In this episode of BlackEcon101, listen to Gabriel Philipp and Connor Stout as they discuss the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Joined by special guest Alex Amado, they discuss what the Bill is, its implications for Americans, and what it says about current politics.  

In this episode of BlackEcon101, listen to Kate Jaramillo and Gabriel Philipp discuss the latest CPI and PPI numbers for June as they delve into the meaning of the numbers and their implications for the overall economy, particularly for women- and minority-owned businesses. 

In this episode of BlackEcon101, listen to Gabriel Philipp and Rohan Sivakumar discuss our concerns about credit in the United States. We go over the current state of credit, new advancements in debt and payments, as well as our concerns about access to credit and information about personal finances.  

In this episode of BlackEcon101, Dylan Unruh, Rohan Sivakumar, and William Michael Cunningham dive into the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency. From the latest government policies to shifting economic strategies, they unpack how today’s decisions could reshape the future of money and impact the broader economy. Tune in for a sharp, timely conversation on where crypto stands and where it’s headed.