This month, the Baker Institute introduced “The Two-Handed Economist” — a new podcast with clear-eyed, up-to-the-minute analysis of economic policy developments from John Diamond, director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy.
Each week, John will deliver common-sense perspective on the latest policy developments — mostly at the federal level, but with insights now and again into Texas and Houston finance as well — and explain how it all adds up for consumers, businesses, and policymakers. Topics will include the newest jobs and inflation data, tax policies, interest rates, the state of the federal budget, and much more. From time to time, John will bring on a guest to dive deep into the topic of the week.
Why a two-handed economist? President Harry Truman famously asked for a one-handed economist, tired of hearing, “On the one hand, this,” and “On the other hand, that.” On “The Two-Handed Economist,” we embrace the complexity that a one-handed economist might shy away from.
Our first episode dives deep into the economic fallout from the Trump administration’s sweeping new tariffs, unpacking the market turmoil, impacts for consumers, and global response. A transcript is available here.
You can listen and subscribe to “The Two-Handed Economist” on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
