Checking in on employment and inflation data, Public opinion of US Supreme Court

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A man walks past a “Now Hiring” sign on a window at Sherwin Williams store, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Woodmere Village, Ohio. Tony Dejak/AP Photo

Polling shows that the public’s opinion of the Supreme Court is at an all-time low. We talk about how partisanship is affecting the court and what Americans think of it. We also talk with a Wisconsin economist about the latest data on employment and inflation.

Featured in this Show

  • Analyzing the dip in public opinion on SCOTUS

    Americans’ approval ratings of U.S. Supreme Court justices are at an all-time low. A lawyer explains how this could potentially affect the upcoming controversial term.

  • A look at the latest employment numbers

    Employment numbers for September didn’t match some predictions, but the economy still added more than 100,000 jobs. An economist explains the new data and how inflation is affecting the economic recovery.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Amanda Bryan Savage Guest
  • Menzie Chinn Guest

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