Words & Numbers

In this episode, we discuss the complexities of the current economic landscape, including the soaring price of gold, the dichotomy between economic and financial markets, and the impact of consumer sentiment. We explore the role of journalism in society, focusing on Bari Weiss's new position at CBS News and her principles for journalism, as well as the unhinged reactions to her new mission for the company. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:25 Gold Prices and Economic Insights 03:41 Financial Markets vs. Economic Reality 07:22 Trump’s Plan to Send Checks to All Americans 08:38 Kristi Noem’s Complaints About the “Warzone” of Chicago 12:44 Super Bowl Halftime Show 20:30 Bari Weiss Named Editor-in-chief of CBS News 22:18 Bari Weiss’ 10 Core Journalistic Values 34:52 CBS Employee Reactions 41:15 Bari Weiss and Journalism's Future 45:20 Conclusion and Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices