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The Two-Handed Economist

The Two-Handed Economist

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“The Two-Handed Economist” delivers timely analysis of economic news from John Diamond, director of the Baker Institute Center for Tax and Budget Policy. Each week, John will dive deep into the latest policy developments — mostly at the federal level, but with insights now and again into Texas and Houston finance as well.

Why a two-handed economist? President Harry Truman famously asked for a one-handed economist, tired of hearing, “On the one hand, this,” and “On the other hand, that.” John embraces the complexity that a one-handed economist might shy away from, explaining how it all adds up for consumers, businesses, and policymakers. This show is for anyone looking for a clear-eyed, common-sense perspective on economic policy issues.© 2025 Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Ciencia Política Política y Gobierno
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  • 12: Shutdown Economics, AI Layoffs, and Trade Deals in Asia

    12: Shutdown Economics, AI Layoffs, and Trade Deals in Asia
    Nov 6 2025

    John Diamond argues that the government shutdown has become an economic tax on ordinary Americans. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is heeding warning signals from the labor market as artificial intelligence and automation rewrite the rules for major industries, prompting companies like Amazon, UPS, and Intel to lay off thousands of workers.

    In other news, President Donald Trump is busy signing trade deals in China and Southeast Asia. But the deals’ actual value depends on how long they’re sustained.

    This episode was recorded on Oct. 29, 2025.

    Follow John Diamond on X (@jw_diamond) and LinkedIn.

    You can follow @BakerInstitute on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Learn more about our data-driven, nonpartisan policy research and analysis at bakerinstitute.org.
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    16 m
  • 11: Mounting Shutdown Costs and a Knife’s Edge Economy

    11: Mounting Shutdown Costs and a Knife’s Edge Economy
    Oct 17 2025

    As the government shutdown drags on, the economic and political costs are mounting. John W. Diamond explains the impacts for workers, markets, and economic policymaking. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy is still expanding. But the tug-of-war between demand and supply shocks — notably, declining immigration and President Donald Trump’s tariff policies — amount to a fragile equilibrium.

    This conversation was recorded on Oct. 15, 2025.

    Mentioned:

    • Bill King, “Republicans Getting the Blame for the Shutdown,” https://www.billkingblog.com/blog/republicans-getting-the-blame-for-the-shutdow

    Follow John Diamond on X (@jw_diamond) and LinkedIn.

    You can follow @BakerInstitute on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Learn more about our data-driven, nonpartisan policy research and analysis at bakerinstitute.org.
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    18 m
  • 10: Why Government Shutdowns Don’t Work — and Keep Happening Anyway

    10: Why Government Shutdowns Don’t Work — and Keep Happening Anyway
    Oct 2 2025

    A congressional standoff over Affordable Care Act premium subsidies has triggered another government shutdown. John explains how we got here, why shutdowns aren’t effective policy tools, and what these recurring episodes reveal about budgetary and policymaking dysfunction in Washington.

    Then, he turns to the Trump administration’s proposal to overhaul the H-1B visa lottery system by favoring higher-wage positions. John examines whether this could better align the temporary, nonimmigrant visa program with its statutory mission: filling high-skilled labor shortages in specialty occupations.

    This conversation was recorded on Oct. 1, 2025.

    Follow John Diamond on X (@jw_diamond) and LinkedIn.

    You can follow @BakerInstitute on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Learn more about our data-driven, nonpartisan policy research and analysis at bakerinstitute.org.
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    18 m
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