Topic: Jared Bernstein

4 chapters across the catalog

Publical
Episode 1686 55:10 - 56:57

1686: Publical

Jared Bernstein on Inflation, US Bankruptcy Claims

Jared Bernstein, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, stated that the US government cannot go bankrupt because it prints its own currency. In a recent press briefing, Bernstein claimed that the "momentum" of inflation is moving in the right direction, with a 60% decrease from its peak. However, he acknowledged that many families continue to struggle with high costs despite the statistical disinflation.

Trash Can Man
Episode 1657 23:32 - 31:05

1657: Trash Can Man

Jared Bernstein, Federal Reserve Monetary Policy

Jared Bernstein, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, struggled to explain the mechanics of government borrowing and money printing in a viral video. The discussion highlights the role of the Federal Reserve in creating currency and the reliance on war and inflation to sustain the current Marxist-influenced economic cycle.

Who Is John Brek?
Episode 141 56:54 - 1:09:08

141: Who Is John Brek?

Jared Bernstein and the Recovery Act Jobs Report

White House economic advisor Jared Bernstein is critiqued for his explanation of "saved or created" jobs under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The hosts mock the distinction between "direct" and "indirect" jobs, arguing that counting a teacher's shopping trips as job creation is fraudulent accounting. They label the briefing as pure propaganda from the "Ministry of Truth."

The Clinton Gore Man Hug
Episode 120 50:35 - 54:51

120: The Clinton Gore Man Hug

Recovery.gov Mapping, Job Estimation Methods and Del Monte

The $18 million redesign of recovery.gov is criticized for using "speculative" methods to estimate jobs created or saved by the stimulus package. The hosts trace the data back to a January report by Christina Romer and Jared Bernstein, arguing the figures are essentially "made up." They also note that the Del Monte Corporation received $9 million in stimulus grants.