Lady Gaga, Low-Rise Jeans, and the Next Recession
May 23, 2025•21 min
Episode description
Economists have long analyzed data to predict the next recession. They’ve also turned to more offbeat economic gauges like underwear sales and skirt lengths. But now, the TikTok generation is seeing recession indicators everywhere. WSJ’s Hannah Erin Lang explains what Gen Z’s fascination with harbingers of economic doom might actually mean for the economy. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- Is the Economy… OK?
- Trump 2.0: Where Is The Economy Headed?
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