Elizabeth Troval

James Barada, a journalist for The American Prospect, discusses the shift towards public ownership of utilities, emphasizing the benefits for consumers. Elizabeth Troval shares insights on how Latino immigrant communities, facing deportation fears, echo pandemic-era economic struggles. Rima Hraes offers behavioral tips to help listeners stick to their financial New Year’s resolutions, tackling procrastination and impulsive spending. Together, they explore the intricate relationship between charitable giving, community support, and economic challenges.

In this episode, guests Kate Davidson, an economic journalist at Bloomberg, and Kristen Schwab, a Marketplace reporter, dive into the implications of Trump's tariff exemptions on grocery prices, potentially impacting staples like coffee and bananas. Elizabeth Troval sheds light on Texas's labor market crunch due to immigration policy changes affecting janitorial jobs. Ben Fritz discusses the rising significance of IMAX screens in the film industry and how they drive box office sales. Tune in for these insights on the economy's shifting landscape!

In this discussion, Adam Posen, an economist and president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, dives into the cooling U.S.-China trade tensions, explaining how mutual disengagement has shaped recent relations. Elizabeth Troval highlights how falling immigration alters labor-force calculations, complicating the Fed’s assessments of job health. Meanwhile, Amy Scott showcases an innovative AI-driven recycling system that enhances recovery rates, demonstrating a tech-savvy approach to environmental sustainability.

Elizabeth Trovall, a Marketplace reporter who covers immigration and Haitian migrants, discusses Temporary Protected Status and its end. She explains how TPS began and the legal fights over ending it. She shares reporting from a Florida care facility about workers facing loss of work authorization. She outlines potential effects on caregiving jobs, remittances, and how people may respond.

Elizabeth Trovall, a senior reporter who covers immigration and energy, shares on-the-ground reporting about Haitian care workers in Florida. She explains Temporary Protected Status origins and legal uncertainty. She recounts workers' fears of losing work authorization, impacts on caregiving staff and residents, and broader effects on the U.S. labor market and Haitian remittances.