Economy Matters Podcast

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Aug 2026

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The Economy Matters podcast presents conversations with a variety of Atlanta Fed employees to discuss the work the Bank does and its relevance to people's daily lives. It also offers interviews with experts outside the Atlanta Fed, who discuss topics of interest to those who want to know more about economics and monetary policymaking.

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September 16, 2026Episode 629 min

Post-Hurricane Migration in Florida's Panhandle: Discussing How Financial Health Anticipates Relocation Outcomes

When Atlanta Fed researchers examined how housing and other financial factors affected displaced residents following Hurricane Micheal (2018), their findings revealed the challenges to successful relocation. In this podcast, hear senior adviser and subject matter expert Dontá Council discuss the connection between financial health and disaster recovery in Florida's Panhandle.

August 17, 2026Episode 518 min

"These Inflationary Impacts Were Persistent": Discussing Geographic Inequality in Food Inflation

Everyone buys groceries, but some of us pay more than others. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into how food inflation varies among US cities.

July 21, 2026Episode 427 min

"We See a Decline in the Share of Women Wanting Children": Talking about Fertility, Family Choice, and Economics

The US birth rate has been on a steady decline, with significant long-term economic implications. But why? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into the constellation of issues surrounding the question.

June 23, 2026Episode 333 min

"Consumers Don't Have the Ability to Absorb That Higher Cost": Discussing the Housing Market

An Atlanta Fed housing expert explains in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.

May 11, 2026Episode 237 min

"We're at a Cusp Now in Payments": Discussing the Evolving Payments System

What's in your wallet? This episode of the podcast explores recent changes in the US payments ecosystem, which has expanded considerably with the introduction of new technologies and services.

February 12, 2026Episode 130 min

"A Lot Has Happened in Eight-Plus Years": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back at His Tenure

On the eve of his retirement as president and chief executive officer of the Atlanta Fed, Raphael Bostic has much to look back on with pride and satisfaction. Bostic joins the Economy Matters podcast to reflect on his work at the Reserve Bank.

October 30, 2025Episode 529 min

"Homebuilder Sentiment Is Very Low at the Moment": A Discussion of Housing Trends in the Southeast

The once red-hot southeastern housing market has cooled a bit in recent months. What factors are behind the cooling off? An Atlanta Fed housing expert explains.

August 26, 2025Episode 426 min

"We Work to Be Sure We're Touching All of Them": Adding Color to the Beige Book

The Beige Book occupies an important, yet often little understood, role in the monetary policymaking process. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features Atlanta Fed staff directly involved in preparing material for the Beige Book.

March 12, 2025Episode 328 min

"We're Helping Set Them Up for Success as Adults": The Fed and Economic Education

In a rapidly evolving economy, being financially literate arguably matters more than ever. April is Financial Literacy Month, and two Atlanta Fed economic education experts discuss their work reaching students and teachers in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.

January 30, 2025Episode 231 min

"We're Going to See Affordability Remain a Challenge": Discussing the State of the Housing Market

A pandemic, inflation, interest rate swings—the housing sector has seen a lot of tumult in recent years. What does the residential real estate market look like today? An Atlanta Fed housing expert attempts to explain in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.