Topic: Economic Program

3 chapters across the catalog

False Positive
Episode 1273 55:44 - 56:31

1273: False Positive

Paycheck Protection Program, Job Statistics

Donald Trump claimed the Paycheck Protection Program saved or supported more than 50 million American jobs. Critics question the validity of the "saved or supported" metric, noting it is a vague statistical framing previously used by the Obama administration. The claim is viewed as a central pillar of the administration's rapid economic recovery narrative.

High Falutin
Episode 946 1:27:40 - 1:30:37

946: High Falutin

DNC Server Investigation and 2016 Election Messaging

John Podesta addresses questions from Congressman Trey Gowdy regarding why the DNC did not turn its hacked servers over to the FBI. Podesta claims the FBI was "lackadaisical" in its approach. He also reflects on Hillary Clinton's loss, suggesting that the "antics" of Donald Trump blocked out the campaign's economic messaging, despite having what he considers a strong program for jobs.