
PBD Podcast Danielle DiMartino Booth | PBD Podcast | EP 70
Jun 24, 2021
Danielle DiMartino Booth, a renowned economist and financial expert, joins the conversation to unravel the complexities of California's rent crisis and the response to unpaid pandemic rents. She critically analyzes the implications of government aid for small businesses and the labor force, while tackling the debates around financial literacy among generations. The discussion also dives into the contentious nature of conspiracy theories and how they intersect with economic realities, creating a thought-provoking dialogue on public perception and fiscal responsibility.
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Investigative Journalism
- Investigate claims and seek both sides of any story, like Woodward, Bernstein, and Brockovich.
- Don't dismiss potential cover-ups by powerful institutions without investigation.
Social Media and Opinions
- Social media allows anyone to share opinions, which can lead to misinformation.
- Confirmation bias drives people to readily believe information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs.
Yellen's Competence
- DiMartino-Booth criticizes Janet Yellen for past financial crisis mismanagement.
- She expresses concern over Yellen's role as Treasury Secretary given high national debt.

