The economic context missing from today’s headlines
A short, weekly podcast for policy, government affairs and business leaders who shape policy, markets and strategy.
Jobs numbers. Inflation prints. Trade policy. AI.
What matters isn’t the headline. It’s the tradeoff behind it.
5-10 minutes. Once a week. No jargon. No cable-news noise.
Headlines tell you what happened.
This podcast explains why it matters.
Each episode breaks down:
What the data actually says
What policymakers are weighing behind the scenes
How markets, voters, and businesses are likely to respond
Built for:
Government affairs and public policy leaders
Senior executives and strategists
Hill staff, trade associations and think tanks
Anyone who needs clarity before decisions get made
What makes it different
Analysis, not noise
No hot takes for clicks. Just the forces shaping outcomes.
Built for busy schedules
Episodes you can finish between meetings.
Tradeoffs, explained
Every policy choice has winners, losers, and consequences.
Hosted by
Mattie Duppler
Mattie Duppler is a longtime public-policy and economic strategist working at the intersection of Washington, Wall Street, and corporate decision-making.
Mattie translates complex economic dynamics into clear, actionable insight for leaders who don’t have time to read 40-page memos.
She’s a Capitol Hill veteran, former Big Tech leader, and cable news fixture. Mattie serves as a trusted advisor to decision-makers who need help cutting through the noise to protect their constituents, customers, and communities.
If you make decisions influenced by economic policy, this podcast is for you.
Recent Episodes
The Jobs Report Isn’t About Jobs
Why labor force contraction and policy uncertainty matter more than the headline number.
Inflation, Voters, and the Summer Ahead
What CPI tells us now and why perceptions harden before November.