Close
KTAR.com
News
Shows
Blogs
KTAR News on 92.3FM
THE THINK TANK

Think Tank discusses the economy, COVID and the stimulus plan

Mar 5, 2021, 10:30 AM
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)...
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Mike O'Neil/The Think Tank's Profile Picture BY
KTAR.com

This week’s Think Tank discusses the economy with economist Jim Rounds of Rounds Consulting.

We discuss:

• What do economists do anyway? Why did Harry Truman want “a one armed economist”?

• The state of the economy now. How are we doing? How does this compare to the Great Recession?

• Structural changes in the economy due to COVID, some of which may be permanent.

• The proposed $1.9 trillion Biden pandemic COVID response plan

• How do economic incentives really work? Minimum wage increase vs. unemployment payments. Wouldn’t the former have better incentives for work?

The Think Tank airs on KTAR 92.3 FM on Saturdays 6-7 p.m., and Sundays 9-10 p.m.

Podcasts are available after broadcast.

The Think Tank

(Pexels Photo)...
Mike O'Neil/The Think Tank

Think Tank discusses stress in our schools, how it’s affecting children, teachers

This week on Think Tank we discuss the neurology of trauma and toxic stress, its impact on us over the lifespan, how it impacts learning in children and physiology in adults.
4 days ago
(Twitter Photos)...
Mike O'Neil/The Think Tank

Think Tank talks to Democratic Arizona gubernatorial candidates Lieberman, Lopez

Aaron Lieberman and Marco Lopez, Democrats who are running for Arizona governor, join this week’s Think Tank.
11 days ago
(Facebook Photo/Karrin Taylor Robson)...
Mike O'Neil/The Think Tank

Think Tank breaks down Roe v. Wade, discusses governor candidacy with Karrin Taylor Robson

The Think Tank delves into two topics this week: Roe v. Wade and Karrin Taylor Robson's candidacy for governor.
18 days ago
(Unsplash Photo)...
Mike O'Neil/The Think Tank

Think Tank breaks down changes in how news is reported

How has news changed? What has been the impact of the advent of the arrival of CNN in 1980 and 24-hour news cycles that CNN produced? What about the internet? Think Tank answers these questions in this week's episode.
25 days ago
(Pixabay Photo)...
Mike O'Neil/The Think Tank

Think Tank puts on thinking cap for Arizona school funding discussion

Two Arizona educational leaders join the Think Tank for a discussion of Arizona school funding and related issues.
1 month ago
...
Sponsored Content by Arizona Department of Health Services

Update your child’s vaccines before kindergarten

So, your little one starts kindergarten soon. How exciting! You still have a few months before the school year starts, so now’s the time to make sure students-to-be have the vaccines needed to stay safe as they head into a new chapter of life.

Sponsored Articles

...
Canvas Annuity

The secret to guaranteed retirement income

Annuities aren’t really a secret, but they are so misunderstood that they might as well be. Once you understand what an annuity is and how it can benefit you, you could decide this “secret” is the perfect supplement to your retirement plan.
...
Dr. Richard Carmona

Have you gotten your booster shot?

Do you remember when you got your last COVID-19 vaccination? If it has been more than five months since you completed your primary vaccination series, it’s time for you to get your booster. You may be eligible even sooner depending which vaccine you received. If you are over the age of 50 and received your […]
...
SCHWARTZ LASER EYE CENTER

Key dates for Arizona sports fans to look forward to in April

April brings new beginnings in different ways for Arizona’s professional sports teams like the Suns and Diamondbacks.
Think Tank discusses the economy, COVID and the stimulus plan