Best Racing Refresh Podcasts (2025)

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Regional banks are doing alright, actually 25:41

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Two midsize U.S. lenders claimed they were victims of loan fraud this week, sending bank stocks into a tailspin. But by close Friday, markets evened out — and for good reason: Regional banks, overall, are actually doing well. In this episode, we dispel the midsize bank sector doomsayers. Plus: Rising auto loan delinquencies could be a consumer debt…

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CEO confidence sinks 25:22

1d ago25:22

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CEO confidence fell in the latest quarter of 2025. Executives surveyed by The Conference Board voiced concerns over inflation, tariffs, and global trade uncertainty. In this episode, how the economic mood of corporate leaders could affect everyday Americans. Plus: Chipmaker TSMC reported a profit surge amid increased demand, a career tech program i…

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Time for another supply chain slowdown 25:46

1d ago25:46

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The U.S. retail and supply chain sectors are slowing down — September’s Logistics Managers’ Index hits its lowest point since March. Many retailers are stopping shipments after stocking up early to avoid tariffs. Ongoing trade uncertainty and rising costs have companies fretting about the long term. Also in this episode: Gen Z plans to spend less t…

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Big banks' boom time 25:27

4d ago25:27

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Amid all the anxiety, uncertainty and flip-flopping in this economy, one sector is doing tremendously: Big banks. Recent earnings reports showed banks including Citibank and JPMorgan beat revenue expectations and grew at a clip over the past few months. In this episode, why banks are thriving as regulations loosen and the economy gets unpredictable…

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Trump's tariffs take a toll 25:23

5d ago25:23

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In another wave of tariff news, Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods that will take effect in November. The constant back and forth of tariff policy has left import-reliant business owners frustrated, defeated and wondering how long they can hold out. Also in this episode: Slowing immigration explains a change in break-even employment, Ca…

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Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 4 - Episode 7 - Dig Deep: The Two Questions That Change Everything 19:19

7d ago19:19

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Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 4 - Episode 7 - Dig Deep: The Two Questions That Change Everything Dr. David explains why true change comes from digging into your roots—your values, beliefs, and purpose—and switching between big-picture goals and small actionable steps. He introduces two key questions to guide any problem-solving effort, shares…

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The deal with "back door" betting 25:32

7d ago25:32

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Wanna put a wager on, well, just about anything? Try a prediction market. Competing industry giants Kalshi and Polymarket both saw major investment this week, and for good reason. Though they don’t look it on paper, both function as (extremely lucrative) sports betting platforms but don't face the regulations of sports betting platforms. In this ep…

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Greenback gains 25:46

8d ago25:46

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The value of the U.S. dollar has been on the rise after months of decline. Political turmoil abroad has hurt other currencies, while easing rates and resilience at home have helped stabilize the dollar. However, investors are still cautious. Also in this episode: the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ “birth-death” model suggests the economy may be weaken…

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Our economic future is a black box 25:54

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Know how the government shutdown put the kibosh on federal data distribution, like last week’s cancelled September jobs report? Well experts haven’t just had a tough week of interpreting this economy — they’ve had a tough year. In this episode, the Trump administration’s policies have uniquely muddied traditional economic forecasting. Plus: Adjusta…

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Filling the federal data void 25:22

11d ago25:22

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Are AI financing loops efficient or alarming? 25:45

12d ago25:45

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The 'K' in 'K-shaped economy' stands for 'kitchen' 26:06

15d ago26:06

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The gap between how high-income and low-income Americans are faring in this economy is growing. One example? Fast food restaurants are struggling while sit-down joints that cater to wealthier customers are A-OK. Also in this episode: “Every Screen on the Planet” author Emily Baker-White talks geopolitics behind the U.S.-China TikTok deal and a Wyom…

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On track for a layoffs record 25:53

16d ago25:53

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The U.S. is on track for the largest number of announced layoffs since 2020. Yay us! (Kidding.) We can thank a combination of federal cuts and their ripple effects, an uncertain trade environment, and AI experimentation. After that, Jenny Han of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” tells Kai about her career journey from nanny and school librarian to novel…

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The data dogs are howling 25:37

17d ago25:37

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The government shutdown means crucial jobs data will likely be postponed, right as the Fed weighs its next move. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, a self-described “data dog,” tells us how central bank officials plan to pivot. He also discusses Fed independence, transitory inflation, and rate cut pacing. After that: fiscal calendars vary by se…

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The "stuck economy," tariffs and Wall Street 25:27

18d ago25:27

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While the stock market appears unconcerned about potential red flags in this economy, the bond market's a bit more cautious. As Washington nears a shutdown and the labor market flags, Treasury yields are ticking down. But demand for those safer, long-term bonds hasn’t been uniform. Plus: Trump adds to existing tariffs on Canadian lumber, OpenAI wad…

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The housing market is "locked in" 25:40

19d ago25:40

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Pending home sales rose in August, boosted by a slight drop in mortgage rates. Overall, though, the market remains sluggish — owners don't want to give up their locked-in low rates and buyers are waiting to see if rates and other costs will cool. Also in this episode: Banks respond to the Fed rate cut, retailers prepare for holiday hiring, and tech…

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Consumer spending outpaced income — again 26:23

22d ago26:23

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In August, Americans spent more than they made for the third month in a row. Thanks to tariff-induced price bumps, consumers are dipping into savings and using credit cards to keep up with their typical spending. In this episode, how long can consumers stay resilient? Plus: LA businesses prepare for ongoing ICE raids, a ski group vies to manage U.S…

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A quick GDP refresher 25:59

23d ago25:59

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Turns out the economy grew faster than we initially thought in the second quarter of 2025. Between a slowing job market and uncertain trade policies, an upward revision to GDP came as a bit of a surprise. In this episode, a quick lesson on how GDP is calculated and why consumer spending drove the acceleration. Plus: Hiring-related text scams get mo…

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Fresh Start with Dr. David

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Regional banks are doing alright, actually 25:41

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CEO confidence sinks 25:22

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Time for another supply chain slowdown 25:46

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Big banks' boom time 25:27

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Trump's tariffs take a toll 25:23

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Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 4 - Episode 7 - Dig Deep: The Two Questions That Change Everything 19:19

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The deal with "back door" betting 25:32

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Greenback gains 25:46

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Our economic future is a black box 25:54

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Filling the federal data void 25:22

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Are AI financing loops efficient or alarming? 25:45

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The 'K' in 'K-shaped economy' stands for 'kitchen' 26:06

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On track for a layoffs record 25:53

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The data dogs are howling 25:37

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The "stuck economy," tariffs and Wall Street 25:27

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The housing market is "locked in" 25:40

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Consumer spending outpaced income — again 26:23

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A quick GDP refresher 25:59