Stephen Ratner

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Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026

A journalist and writer associated with The New York Times, where he has reported or commented on politics, economics, and public affairs.

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across 2 shows

First heard

Aug 2026

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on U.S. real wagesNegativeOct 30, 2026· Wall Street Week
Real wages are flat over the Trump term and recently declining.
“wages essentially, after you adjust for inflation, are flat. In the last several months, they're actually down.”
Listen at 7:32
Open the episode · Affordability Crisis, Data Center Divide, Debt Hits Households, Capitalism on the Ballot
on Consumer Price IndexNegativeOct 30, 2026· Wall Street Week
CPI inadequately captures some household affordability pressures.
“the CPI doesn't really capture a few things, in my opinion, all that well.”
Listen at 7:42
Open the episode · Affordability Crisis, Data Center Divide, Debt Hits Households, Capitalism on the Ballot
on Anti-billionaire rhetoricNegativeOct 30, 2026· Wall Street Week
Portraying billionaires as evil is politically counterproductive.
“just out there painting billionaires as evil is really dumb.”
Listen at 46:10
Open the episode · Affordability Crisis, Data Center Divide, Debt Hits Households, Capitalism on the Ballot

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2 episodes featuring Stephen Ratner, newest first