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Keeping it Real Podcast with Dr. Kuehl

Keeping it Real Podcast with Dr. Kuehl

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100

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Aug 2026

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A weekly podcast, “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl,” debut in July 2020. In these podcasts, ASA Chief Economist, Dr. Chris Kuehl, provides a brief 5-10 minute economic update on areas of keen interest to ASA members, including industrial PVF commodities.

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August 14, 20268 min

Good News for the Economy — But Will It Last?

Season 6, Episode 23: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks about how come the news has been good lately??ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 23 (7:59 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses the encouraging news lately and what does it really mean?Inflation numbers down - is this a trend??Job growth as bad as we thought it would be?The second quarter numbers - what did we end up with?What are third quarter predications?Why are we seeing decent numbers??Seasonal change, what does this have to do with things?Are companies waiting for economic data to tell them what to do?Are companies constantly adjusting?Are we going into a golden period??What is beginning to emerge after a year?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast or on his monthly ASA members only webinar?Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net

August 7, 20266 min

Election Season - Following the Economic Signals

Season 6, Episode 22: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks to members about politics...ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 22 (6:58 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl gives a report on the transition of the political season.Why are primary elections very different than general elections in terms of strategy?What issues usually get discussed for each election?How to get people to show up to the polls who usually don't vote?What drives people to vote? What does the economy have to do with it?Inflation, employment, GDP growth, retirement - are these big ticket items?Is the data favorable for the folks talking about the economy?Is this data / votes all dependable on the region?What should we watch for as the elections get closer?Is there a lot that politicians can do with economic trends?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net.

July 31, 20267 min

Interest Rates in Focus - What the Fed Is Watching

Season 6, Episode 21: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks to members about central banks and interest rates.ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 21 (7:42 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl gives a report on rate structure and what impact this has.What has the residential market always responded to?Is there anything magic about a 4% yield?What response do we get with a ten year bond? Who is responding particularly?What did The Fed discuss this past week? How do we deal with inflation? Which banks have been considering a rate hike?What is encouraged when rates are being lowered?Leading a horse to water... but you can't make them drink itAre we expecting rate hikes? What is the biggest concern with inflation numbers?What is pushing inflation? What should we watch for from The fed?August meeting with the central banks - what commentary will we see?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net.

July 24, 20267 min

Tariffs, Oil & Interest Rates - What Comes Next?

Season 6, Episode 20: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Keith Prather, Armada's very own, talks to members about three big events... why are these important for ASA members?ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 20 (7:26 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is handing this weeks episode over to Keith Prather, who gives an update on what ASA members should watch for. What is the current price per barrel? Are oil prices elevated?Are we seeing a ripple effect with other parts of the market?What are the implications with the current bond rates?Bond market and oil prices - what are these linked to?What was the final ruling of tariffs?What don't we know at this stage of tariff rulings?Section 338 tariff on Canada - why does this hit ASA members?What sectors will this be critical to?Are we in for a hike with the Fed's decision coming up?What should we expect for the second half of the year?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net.

July 10, 20269 min

Supply Chain Under Pressure - What Comes Next?

Season 6, Episode 19: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks about the supply chain.ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 19 (9:18 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses how the supply chain is affecting everyone - including ASA members.What has been the impact from the Middle East on the supply chain?Fuel supplies - are people getting concerned?Domestic supply chain - what really stands out?Spot rates high, where are we seeing them up? Is this cascading through the economy?Are we seeing higher logistic costs? What % is saying yes?What is the upshot of all of this? Have we avoided immediate impact of higher oil prices?Freight sector in danger - does that affect everything else?Ceasefire vanished... what is the bottom line?Ceasefire combined with a war - what does this do to oil prices all year round?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast or on his monthly ASA members only webinar? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net

June 26, 20267 min

It's the Economy! - What Really Matters This Election Season

Season 6, Episode 18: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks to members about the big issue of entering campaign season... "It's the economy, stupid!!"ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 18 (7:42 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl gives a report on campaign season and what effect those have on the economy.What are we seeing as far as the economy is concerned?What is going on in the Persian Gulf?When will we see any improvement?Is the consumer starting to get engaged with politics?What motivates the consumer?What really is our position when it comes to data centers, AI, taxes, etc.?Is the economy showing signs of growth?Where are manufacturing and the construction sectors heading?Should ASA members be concerned with stalling?What two things are we waiting for to see what the economy will do?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net.

June 12, 20268 min

The Economy Behind the News Cycle

Season 6, Episode 17: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks about what's happening in the economy as if we have a clue.ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 17 (8:16 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses the latest economic data. Is there a lot of positive data that is going on behind the scenes?Is media designed to provide data? Should we consume this information?Media dominating the news cycle - are we missing the most relevant news?Has the oil data been overblown? What is the crucial issue?Are we in an oil glut? What is the concern?What is the REAL issue with the oil sector?Where are we seeing really good data?Is the manufacturing sector soaring?Where are inflation numbers? How is the Fed responding to this data?Where are the PCE numbers? Where are they trending?Where are ASA members in this economic cycle???Is there more to be encouraged by than the obvious negative?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast or on his monthly ASA members only webinar?Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net

June 5, 20267 min

Energy Uncertainty, Economic Resilience

Season 6, Episode 16: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks to members about where we stand in the oil world.ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 16 (7:37 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl gives a report on oil & positive growth elsewhere. What are we getting from the oil analysts?What are the predictions for price per barrel and what does that translate to?Is the freight industry concerned?How many days of reserves do we have left?What are the chances we reach a deal / cease fire by the end of this month?Will the United States give in?Is there growth with GDP numbers?Given all the turmoil, is this quarters growth impressive?What is next quarter showing? More or less resilience?Is there strength besides the setback? Encouraging future??Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net.

May 29, 202610 min

Artificial Intelligence - Helpful Tool or Growing Threat?

Season 6, Episode 15: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks to members about AI and what AI means for business in general.ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 15 (10:30 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl gives a report on AI and manufacturers in particular. Are we still worried about AI impacting employment?Is there anything that is immune to AI?Are there jobs that will never be threatened by AI?Is AI good at human interaction...? What point does this make?What does the manufacturer sector have to worry about with AI?How bad is AI at communication? Is this a surprise?Will there come a point where people don't need economists?Is AI good at decision making? Are the decisions data driven? What information goes into this?Is AI here to stay? Will it make time consuming activity more efficient?Will AI take over and replace everything?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net.

May 22, 202610 min

Oil Again… China, Iran, and the Shifting Oil Equation

Season 6, Episode 14: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl talks to members about OIL... again!ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 14 (10:01 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl gives a report on the oil world. Has China for the duration of this conflict been affected?Domestically - what have consumers seen?How have exports been affected?What countries have been mostly affected by the higher price of oils?Why has Iran been able to continue this conflict?The U.S. - what is the oil industry suggesting? What is the impact?Oil is a traded commodity - what does this have to do with the market?What is on the table with this "cease fire"? How will the government ceases control?What happens next with demand & supply?Do we have an oil shortage? What do we need China to do? What are the negotiation tools?Are we at a breaking point? What will this all depend on?Ask Dr. Kuehl a Question!Have a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net.

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