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Let’s do the numbers. But which ones?
Jul 9, 2018

Let’s do the numbers. But which ones?

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We've heard of a "soft Brexit" and a "hard Brexit," but what about a "BRINO: Brexit In Name Only"? We'll kick off today's show with everything you need to know about negotiations and the furor Prime Minister Theresa May is trying to manage on a tight deadline. Then, we'll look at the future of HBO after the Time Warner-AT&T merger — and why it might look a lot like Netflix. Plus: We love to do the numbers, but there are a lot of them. So what are the best figures to look at if you want to know how the economy is doing? You've always wondered, so we'll break it down.

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Which economic stats matter most?

Jul 9, 2018
Our listener asks which economic statistics are the best predictors of future economic performance.
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We’ve heard of a “soft Brexit” and a “hard Brexit,” but what about a “BRINO: Brexit In Name Only”? We’ll kick off today’s show with everything you need to know about negotiations and the furor Prime Minister Theresa May is trying to manage on a tight deadline. Then, we’ll look at the future of HBO after the Time Warner-AT&T merger — and why it might look a lot like Netflix. Plus: We love to do the numbers, but there are a lot of them. So what are the best figures to look at if you want to know how the economy is doing? You’ve always wondered, so we’ll break it down.

Music from the episode

Sound Is Vibration Atmosphere
An Honest Mistake The Bravery
Let's Get It Started - Spike Mix The Black Eyed Peas
Kick, Push Lupe Fiasco
Shut Up and Let Me Go The Ting Tings