David Wessel

18 Podcast Episodes

The Debt Ceiling Dance and How It Impacts National Security with David Wessel

The Debt Ceiling Dance and How It Impacts National Security with David Wessel

After weeks of back and forth, a new debt ceiling deal is inching its way through Congress. This week, host Elisa is joi... Read more

1 Jun 2023

29mins

David Wessel on the Debt Ceiling

David Wessel on the Debt Ceiling

Mark, Cris, and Marisa are joined by David Wessel, senior fellow in economic studies at Brookings, to dissect the CPI re... Read more

13 Jan 2023

1hr 8mins

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280. Nick Timiraos with David Wessel: How Jay Powell and the Fed Prevented Economic Disaster

280. Nick Timiraos with David Wessel: How Jay Powell and the Fed Prevented Economic Disaster

The inner workings of the Federal Reserve System are an enigma to most of us. But as the early months of 2020 unfolded w... Read more

24 Mar 2022

57mins

Only the Rich Can Play: A Conversation with David Wessel

Only the Rich Can Play: A Conversation with David Wessel

Opportunity Zones sounded like a great idea, provide tax benefits for wealthy Americans to invest in 8,000 areas in the ... Read more

27 Oct 2021

28mins

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David Wessel, "Only the Rich Can Play"

David Wessel, "Only the Rich Can Play"

Opportunity Zones were created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Trump in December 2017. Ori... Read more

18 Oct 2021

1hr 2mins

OZ's Shortcomings And Ideas For Improvement, With David Wessel (#159)

OZ's Shortcomings And Ideas For Improvement, With David Wessel (#159)

A new book that offers a critical view of opportunity zones just hit bookshelves. What are some of the biggest shortcomi... Read more

6 Oct 2021

41mins

How Washington Works in the New Gilded Age | David Wessel

How Washington Works in the New Gilded Age | David Wessel

In Episode 213 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with David Wessel, a senior fellow in Economic Studies at the Br... Read more

4 Oct 2021

41mins

Opportunity Zones and Why the Rich Keep Getting Richer: With Guest David Wessel

Opportunity Zones and Why the Rich Keep Getting Richer: With Guest David Wessel

Rick discusses the impact of Opportunity Zones with David Wessel, author of "Only the Rich Can Play: How Washington Work... Read more

3 Oct 2021

19mins

105: Emily Bazelon & David Wessel

105: Emily Bazelon & David Wessel

James and Al are joined by David Wessel of the Brookings Institution to break down the challenges posed to our country b... Read more

23 Sep 2021

1hr 15mins

The Long Road to Recovery: The Economic Mandate with David Wessel

The Long Road to Recovery: The Economic Mandate with David Wessel

2020 has been a year marked by crisis and transformation. What can we expect next? In this special series, Paul Laudicin... Read more

2 Dec 2020

28mins

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