Timely Topicshttps://www.stlouisfed.org/rss/page%20resources/podcasts/timely-topicsIn these videos and podcasts, economists and other experts from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis talk about their new research, about economics-related topics that are in the news and about issues that are specifically related to the Fed.en{045148AD-1B33-4AB8-B3A3-858B704AB626}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/march-2024-beige-book-interview-little-rock March 2024 Beige Book Interview – Little Rock<p>In this podcast, St. Louis Fed Associate Economist Nathan Jefferson shares the latest snapshot of Arkansas’ economy. He speaks with Matuschka Lindo Briggs.</p>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0600{CA757D20-D66F-491C-888B-ADAD5A6E0328}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/january-2024-beige-book-interview-little-rockJanuary 2024 Beige Book Interview – Little Rock<p>In this podcast, St. Louis Fed Associate Economist Nathan Jefferson shares the latest snapshot of Arkansas’ economy. He speaks with Matuschka Lindo Briggs.</p>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0600{B20223BD-8D86-4090-82A7-6C24FDBB4501}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/isabel-schnabelWomen in Economics: Isabel Schnabel<span>In this Women in Economics podcast, Isabel Schnabel discusses </span><span>being a </span><span>member of the executive board of the European Central Bank</span><strong><span>.</span></strong>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0600{02333515-AD2B-4C84-8C89-36EEBA13E5ED}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/november-2023-beige-book-interview-little-rockNovember 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little RockIn this podcast, Matuschka Lindo Briggs is joined by Senior Economist Charles Gascon for a discussion about how anecdotal economic information is used for the Beige Book.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:15:00 -0600{520509AE-5903-4049-8908-EDE51EE22BA6}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/october-2023-beige-book-interview-little-rockOctober 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little RockIn this podcast, economist Nathan Jefferson discusses the national Beige Book summary with Matuschka Lindo Briggs, who gives a snapshot of the Arkansas economy.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500{1DCFA5A4-A3AE-4D1C-A9C2-8FEC95DC8C20}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/heidi-hartmannWomen in Economics: Heidi HartmannIn this Women in Economics podcast, Heidi Hartmann discusses her work founding the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:07:00 -0500{A6C1AE7E-C963-4BFD-9A50-684964591276}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/august-2023-beige-book-interview-little-rockAugust 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little RockMatuschka Lindo Briggs, regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Nathan Jefferson, associate economist, discuss economic insights about the Arkansas region from the most recent Beige Book.Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:10:00 -0500{95EF9A7D-2CFC-428B-ABEE-52F5C8015D7B}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/does-past-success-guarantee-future-results-yield-curveDoes Past Success Guarantee Future Results? The Yield CurveIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, St. Louis Fed economist Chris Neely discusses the yield curve inversion and indicators for a recession.Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500{C244C9F5-80A9-4ECE-BCA2-EA3586C2A78B}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/july-2023-beige-book-interview-little-rockJuly 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little RockMatuschka Lindo Briggs, regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Nathan Jefferson, associate economist, discuss economic insights about the Arkansas region from the July 2023 Beige Book.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0500{3DEFCBF7-4C4F-41FD-83D9-A1E7C1505753}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/real-vs-nominal-wage-growthReal vs. Nominal Wage GrowthIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, St. Louis Fed economist Victoria Gregory discusses her research on how inflation is impacting wage growth.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500{F4330FD4-F3FE-45F1-8668-A61B4142D7FA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/the-impact-of-macroeconomic-uncertaintyThe Impact of Macroeconomic UncertaintyIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, St. Louis Fed economist Yu-Ting Chiang discusses his work on macroeconomic uncertainty.Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:43:00 -0500{11D9AB42-3FD0-45F9-9C33-7DB394ADBE90}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/may-2023-beige-book-interview-little-rockMay 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little RockMatuschka Lindo Briggs, regional executive of the Little Rock Branch, and Nathan Jefferson, associate economist, discuss economic insights about the Arkansas region from the May 2023 Beige Book.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:30:00 -0500{A3296D7A-D684-4D82-A35A-E6392059BADF}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/stephanie-aaronsonWomen in Economics: Stephanie AaronsonIn this Women in Economics podcast, Stephanie Aaronson discusses how her work at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors impacts economic policy.Wed, 17 May 2023 08:24:00 -0500{52EC3BBF-0558-42FC-A72E-B0BD982F3604}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/how-the-rich-became-richHow the Rich Became RichIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, St. Louis Fed Research Officer Serdar Ozkan explains how wealthy individuals became rich.Mon, 08 May 2023 09:17:00 -0500{4F7CB3B3-1A6E-445A-BE70-293F8C6B45BE}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/april-2023-beige-book-interview-little-rockApril 2023 Beige Book Interview – Little RockIn this Timely Topics podcast, Regional Executive of the Little Rock Branch Matuschka Lindo Briggs and Associate Economist Nathan Jefferson discuss economic conditions in Arkansas.Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:58:00 -0500{40D3C69F-8592-4F3D-A697-1FB9418EC672}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/the-great-reallocation-during-the-covid-19-recessionThe Great Reallocation During the COVID-19 RecessionIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, St. Louis Fed economist Serdar Birinci discusses his research on job transitions during the COVID-19 recession.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:37:00 -0500{EEB7E861-D813-4D40-8352-0F35EBDC6B4C}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/daryl-fairweatherWomen in Economics: Daryl FairweatherIn this Women in Economics podcast, Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather discusses why she thinks more women should consider studying economics.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:10:00 -0500{2AD93A68-B62D-45C4-904B-1CCFCB8C45F5}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/the-beveridge-curve-and-implications-for-a-soft-landingThe Beveridge Curve and Implications for a Soft LandingIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, a St. Louis Fed economist discusses job poaching, the labor market and implications for a soft landing.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:14:00 -0600{4D7D748F-89F7-44F3-86EE-590CE27C323C}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/the-basics-of-inflationThe Basics of InflationIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, St. Louis Fed Vice President Chris Neely discusses the causes of inflation and how it affects the economy.Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:37:00 -0600{02A9C5BF-8C2D-4EB1-976F-C9516494D5A2}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/michelle-bowmanWomen in Economics: Michelle BowmanIn this Women in Economics podcast, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman discusses her background in banking and the challenges she faced early in her career.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0600{0A1E129B-469E-44C4-AA2D-E9E5466F89FE}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/romer-eberly-lundbergWomen in Economics: Christina Romer, Janice Eberly and Shelly LundbergIn this Women in Economics podcast, professors Janice Eberly, Shelly Lundberg and Christina Romer discuss their leadership roles in the American Economic Association.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:18:00 -0600{BF6A4669-4DC2-416E-AC2D-9CEA1293490F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/understanding-liquidity-fed-funds-rateUnderstanding Liquidity and the Fed Funds RateSt. Louis Fed Senior Economist Julian Kozlowski discusses all things liquidity—from the opportunity cost of holding cash to the liquidity premium and liquidity in the economy.Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:01:00 -0500{2455717D-6DD6-4AF2-898E-89C73C36C002}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/anna-paulsonWomen in Economics: Anna PaulsonIn this Women in Economics podcast, the Chicago Fed’s Anna Paulson discusses her work as director of research.Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500{F0753DAD-6D32-490D-B444-98E7AD0594A8}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/claudia-goldinWomen in Economics: Claudia GoldinIn this Women in Economics podcast, Harvard professor Claudia Goldin discusses teaching, her research and her work at the National Bureau of Economic Research.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:11:00 -0500{492EE8D1-AFEB-4A69-ACC4-1B1757503496}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/the-need-for-more-resilient-supply-chainsThe Need for More Resilient Supply ChainsIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, a St. Louis Fed research officer discusses her work on the need to make supply chains more resilient.Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:13:00 -0500{58BC6199-1CD6-4FC4-A7CF-2763B6B147F8}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/innovation-drives-the-fred-teamInnovation Drives the FRED Team<p>The leaders of FRED, or Federal Reserve Economic Data, discuss innovation <span>and the history of the product in this Timely Topics podcast.</span></p>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500{8F1344B8-125F-4D3B-95A0-487385A6F2D0}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/is-covid-19-sole-cause-of-shipping-disruptions-delaysInternational Shipping Costs During and After COVID-19COVID-19 created international shipping disruptions. This Timely Topics podcast examines shipping times, costs and if they may return to pre-pandemic levels.Wed, 11 May 2022 09:01:00 -0500{DE1E85D5-06EB-4BA2-8B93-5B3C55F1214E}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/retirements-increased-during-pandemicRetirements Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Who Retired and Why?In this Timely Topics podcast episode, a St. Louis Fed economist and a data scientist discuss why more people retired during the COVID-19 pandemic.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:25:00 -0500{7C37180D-31EE-434A-9C08-BA444B7308CA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/sharon-donneryWomen in Economics: Sharon DonneryIn this Women in Economics podcast, Sharon Donnery discusses being the first woman appointed deputy governor of the Central Bank of Ireland.Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:16:00 -0500{DF6275FD-CBBF-4BBE-BD20-8D7DB8FBC96B}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/how-broken-supply-chains-affect-inflationHow Broken Supply Chains Affect InflationIn this Timely Topics podcast episode, a St. Louis Fed senior economist discusses her research on the impact of broken supply chains.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:35:00 -0600{B2BF89E4-E766-4E78-A671-1F8E2DFE6848}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/economic-equity-experience-as-a-black-ceoEconomic Equity: What Is Your Professional Experience as a Black CEO?In this Economic Equity podcast episode, St. Louis Fed board member Alice K. Houston discusses her experiences as a minority business owner.Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:37:00 -0600{B2CE8F2B-2C83-4C3B-B0FA-8731EF824242}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/hannah-rubintonWomen in Economics: Hannah RubintonIn this Women in Economics podcast, St. Louis Fed economist Hannah Rubinton discusses her research on business dynamism and having children during her Ph.D. studies.Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:11:00 -0600{F643AD23-400E-4D40-9F7D-859FFAD9DE16}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/economic-equity-covid-19s-impact-on-employmentEconomic Equity: COVID-19’s Impact on EmploymentIn this Economic Equity podcast episode, St. Louis Fed economist Serdar Birinci discusses how COVID-19 initially affected employment for households.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:14:00 -0600{C3D65F57-B6FE-456D-9639-EC0B2264583F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/mcgrattan-mckiernan-moschini-xuWomen in Economics: Ellen McGrattan, Kathleen McKiernan, Emily Moschini and Ming XuFri, 19 Nov 2021 10:08:00 -0600{DE239AB5-ABC0-44AD-AC89-EB8E3681990F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/economic-equity-millennials-and-the-racial-divideEconomic Equity: Millennials and the Racial DivideIn this Economic Equity podcast episode, St. Louis Fed researchers discuss their work on the wealth accumulation of millennials.Wed, 10 Nov 2021 09:09:00 -0600{6ED89169-43DD-4BC6-82C0-1A5E96B503E5}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/intellectual-property-rightsIntellectual Property RightsIn a Timely Topics podcast, Ana Maria Santacreu, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis senior economist, discusses her research on intellectual property rights.Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:10:00 -0600{3FCD182F-6D86-4EB7-B054-6934C465C8CA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/amanda-michaudWomen in Economics: Amanda MichaudWed, 20 Oct 2021 08:43:00 -0500{B8B87425-20F3-4A1C-B7A4-EF41727E6F89}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/economic-equity-rural-prosperity-in-focusEconomic Equity: Rural Prosperity in FocusIn this Economic Equity podcast episode, co-editors discuss the book Investing in Rural Prosperity, which assesses economic prosperity in U.S. rural communities.Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:48:00 -0500{CD41247B-ABD8-4074-B663-1A1A407B6035}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/economic-equity-the-institute-for-economic-equityEconomic Equity: The Institute for Economic EquityIn this Economic Equity podcast episode, our new director of the Institute for Economic Equity discusses efforts to promote an economy that works for all.Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:25:00 -0500{1071794A-AE3F-40EB-B02E-97800B6C3F4E}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/nina-banksWomen in Economics: Nina BanksNational Economic Association president Nina Banks discusses her new book and research on community activism by marginalized women.Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:38:00 -0500{732862A4-DF9A-4C1D-BB14-5028E1048E4C}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/how-lessons-from-bretton-woods-apply-to-pandemic-recoveryHow Lessons from 1944 Bretton Woods Apply to Pandemic RecoverySenior Economist Paulina Restrepo-Echavarria discusses how the 1944 Bretton Woods agreement could apply today.Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0500{953531CF-37A3-41F7-894D-4F16C2E499DC}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/grittayaphong-bennett-isaacsonWomen in Economics: Praew Grittayaphong, Julie Bennett and Maggie Isaacson<p>Three research associates discuss their work and the role mentors have played in their careers.</p>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:30:00 -0500{86BB6719-ED26-4D38-A4F0-778615118280}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/teaching-about-new-monetary-policy-toolsTeaching about New Monetary Policy Tools<p>Economist Jane Ihrig and education coordinator Scott Wolla give tips on teaching about monetary policy.</p>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:11:00 -0500{22CC75CA-9894-4B5C-9BD0-EC4FFBE93CBA}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/kristen-broadyWomen in Economics: Kristen BroadyEconomist Kristen Broady discusses her role promoting historically Black colleges and universities.<br /> <div> </div>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:41:00 -0500{EAC69328-0527-4652-B55B-AD4C463291A7}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/consumer-debt-trends-during-pandemicConsumer Debt Trends during the PandemicEconomist Juan Sanchez discusses credit card debt and housing debt during the COVID-19 pandemic.Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:27:04 -0500{4E70AA9F-69C4-41B1-AAE8-6C9CD476290F}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/meritocracy-in-college-admissionsMeritocracy in College AdmissionsEconomist Oksana Leukhina discusses how changes to the college admissions system could help combat inequality.Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:50:00 -0500{14CFDED7-B029-4393-B9BD-EF6035124941}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/catherine-mannWomen in Economics: Catherine Mann<p>In this podcast, Catherine Mann discusses her role as global chief economist at Citibank from 2018 to 2021.</p>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:57:00 -0500{03E5983D-0C46-4ED4-9A27-D8F00F664C98}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/brigitte-madrianWomen in Economics: Brigitte MadrianIn this podcast, Brigham Young dean and professor Brigitte Madrian discusses how her work in behavioral economics affected employer-sponsored savings plans.Wed, 19 May 2021 04:31:00 -0500{777A86EE-DC88-436F-AF54-6DCBC2ED1B96}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/women-in-economics/abigail-wozniakWomen in Economics: Abigail WozniakIn this podcast, the director of the Minneapolis Fed’s Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute discusses her education and career in economics.Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:21:00 -0500{99910D8A-05ED-4E5A-806E-FC76B59F8452}https://www.stlouisfed.org/timely-topics/pandemic-worsened-inequities-working-women-what-nowThe Pandemic Worsened Inequities for Working Women. What Now?Experts studying inequality and caregiving discuss the pandemic’s impacts, especially on Black and Hispanic women.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:27:00 -0500