Mike Konczal

Sandeep Vaheesan, antitrust legal director focused on corporate power. Mike Konczal, policy lead on inequality and industrial strategy. Jerusalem Demsas, housing and affordability reporter. Baillee Brown, pro-building policy advocate. They debate how to scale housing, clean energy, and public goods while preserving democratic power. Conversation touches on permitting, market control, zoning, NEPA, and political tradeoffs.

Mike Konczal, a policy analyst with the Economic Security Project and co-author of 'The Affordability Framework,' dives into the roots of America's affordability crisis. He discusses how long-term trends and recent policy choices have shaped the current landscape. The conversation touches on tariffs as a tool, critiques of Trump's pricing strategy, and the need for comprehensive frameworks to address market failures and income inequality. Konczal also suggests practical solutions in healthcare and education that could boost affordability amid rising inequality.

Economist Mike Konczal, a Senior Director of Policy Research at the Economic Security Project, dives into the political pressure mounting against the Federal Reserve. He discusses the implications of tariffs and immigration policy on inflation and the economy, and analyzes the fragile state of the labor market beneath optimistic headlines. Mike also shares insights on the potential risks of expanding presidential control over the Fed and offers a cautiously optimistic outlook despite the uncertainties facing U.S. economic policies.

Mike Konczal, Senior Director of Policy and Research at the Economic Security Project and former Chief Economist for the National Economic Council, joins in to explore the concept of 'abundance.' He critiques the deregulatory themes in the recent book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, highlighting that more isn't always better. Konczal dives into the complexities of housing policy and the failures of the market to address affordability. Their discussion challenges the notion that innovation alone can resolve economic inequalities, advocating for vital government intervention.

Mike Konczal, Senior Director of Policy and Research at the Economic Security Project, dives into the shifting dynamics of American capitalism. He discusses how the Biden administration's agenda is reshaping neoliberal norms and highlights the implications of increased public investment. Konczal critiques the 2025 Tax Act, focusing on its cuts to Medicaid and food assistance. They also explore the role of green energy policies in economic competitiveness, immigration policy dynamics, and the overall impact of fiscal strategies on market stability.