Biden’s $3.40 a gallon problem
Episode description
Dylan, Jerusalem, and Dara talk about the specific kind of inflation that’s roiling American politics: the heightened price of gas. They discuss how and why gas prices have shot up in recent months, and what it means for Joe Biden’s popularity and presidency. Plus, a white paper about the most important labor market of all: the global market for soccer (excuse me, football) players.
References:
Biden’s strongly worded letter on gas prices
Biden is tapping the strategic petroleum reserve
Reuters on why gas prices are high
Why OPEC isn’t lowering gas prices
Eric Levitz on what Biden should do to combat inflation
The correlation between Biden’s popularity and gas prices
Lasting Impacts of a Gas Price Shock during Teenage Driving Years
Voters who drive a lot are likelier to vote based on gas prices
Presidential approval is historically strongly affected by gas and food prices (and not due to media coverage)
The collapse of New England’s Transportation and Climate Initiative
Newcastle Football Club controversy
Hosts:
Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox
Jerusalem Demsas (@jerusalemdemsas), policy reporter, Vox
Dara Lind (@dlind), immigration reporter, ProPublica
Credits:
Sofi LaLonde, producer & engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviser
Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts
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