Inflation Concerns, The Pandemic And Memory

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A pedestrian wears a face mask while passing by an open coffee shop as residents remain indoors despite the lifting of many restrictions to stop the rise of the new coronavirus Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Denver. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

Prices are rising in parts of the economy as the country continues to recover from the pandemic. We talk to a financial journalist about if it’s time to worry about inflation. Then, we talk about how the pandemic is affecting our memory.

Featured in this Show

  • Inflation And The Economic Recovery

    As vaccination rates rise and COVID-19 cases decline, prices of good and services are spiking. Economists have been preparing for pend up consumer demand and inflation. We talk to a financial journalist about how the Federal Reserve is managing the economic recovery and what inflation means for your finances.

  • How The Pandemic Could Be Impacting Your Memory

    If you’ve had extra trouble remembering where you put things or trouble remembering everything you need at the store in the last year, it could be a case of pandemic brain. We talk with a professor and researcher about how the pandemic has impacted our memory in the last year.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Taylor Tepper Guest
  • Haley Vlach Guest

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