This podcast episode covers topics such as child poverty in the United States and the effectiveness of government programs in reducing it, the economic arguments for taxpayer-funded COVID boosters, the potential economic impact of Taylor Swift's upcoming tour, and the need for an economics reporter to cover her story. The speakers highlight the increase in child poverty rates in the US, but also discuss the positive impact of government programs in reducing it. They also explore the economic costs of COVID and the potential benefits of booster shots. Additionally, they discuss the economic impact of Taylor Swift's tour and the ongoing antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster. The episode concludes by highlighting the high salary being offered for a Taylor Swift reporter position as a sign of the growing importance of covering her business ventures.
