Fed chair, health care, and AI shoe repair
Summary
This episode of The Indicator covers three economic stories: a 14% surge in unpaid ACA bills due to rising premiums and adverse selection; Kevin Walsh’s $100 million net worth as Trump’s Fed nominee; and Allbirds’ pivot from footwear to AI, which spiked its stock price. Hosts Darian Woods and Waylon Wong are joined by departing producer Mary Childs.
Topics discussed
Intro: Indicators of the Week with Mary Childs
Sponsors: Vanguard and Charles Schwab
14% of ACA enrollees skipped first bill
Fed nominee Kevin Walsh's $100M wealth
Allbirds pivots from shoes to AI
Farewell to Mary Childs and credits
Sponsors: Mint Mobile and Charles Schwab
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