Young Americans Shockingly Optimistic About the Economy with John Carney
Podcasts > The Alex Marlow Show
Sunday, August 2, 2026
In this episode of the Alex Marlow Show, Alex is his friend and economic and finance editor, John Carney, and they dive into the world of economics, discussing the recent FED meeting and the implications of Kevin Warsh's new approach to interest rates. They also explore the latest GDP data and how it's being misinterpreted by the media. John shares his expertise on the topic, explaining that the slowdown in GDP is largely due to imports, which are being driven by the demand for AI capital investment. He also highlights the importance of looking at the underlying numbers, which show a strong domestic economy.
