Catherine Rampell

Washington Post

Catherine Rampell appears in the following:

Inflation and Pessimistic Americans

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

A look at the disconnect between inflation numbers and pessimism about the economy in the United States.

What's Going on with IRS Funding?

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Why Republicans are trying rescind additional IRS funding, what that funding was intended for, and what might happen if they succeed.

The Uneven Economic Recovery

Thursday, September 09, 2021

Where the economy has rebounded, and where it has not.

President Biden's Big Speech

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Did you watch President Biden's speech to Congress last night?

Monday Morning Politics: Infrastructure, Jobs, and More

Monday, April 05, 2021

Catherine Rampell breaks down the latest headlines in national politics. 

A Generational Reckoning

Monday, September 28, 2020

Catherine Rampell and Eduardo Porter on why living standards have remained stagnant since the end of the Cold War. 

America Are We Ready To Save The Middle Class?

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

The presidential election and the middle class.

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The Relief Package and the Coronavirus Economy

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

 Catherine Rampell on the newly struck deal in DC and other developments.

If Your Name Is Josh Cohen, You Probably Think 'The Other Josh Cohen' Is About You

Sunday, February 10, 2019

A group of men all named Josh Cohen went to a new off-Broadway musical The Other Josh Cohen. It's a common Jewish name. One of them thought the show was about him, for good reason.

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You’re So Vain, I Bet You Think This Musical Is About You

Thursday, December 20, 2018

You’re So Vain, I Bet You Think This Musical Is About You

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The Brian Lehrer Show Live

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Join us for a live broadcast of WNYC's Peabody Award-winning radio show. Brian will take questions from callers and the live studio audience.

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National Politics: Separating Asylum Seekers, Trade War with China, Military in Space

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

A continued look at the polarizing 'zero tolerance' policy on immigration, the ongoing trade war with China and President Trump's order to create a 'Space Force' of the military.

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Friday Morning Politics: Jobs, Tariffs, National Security

Friday, June 01, 2018

The latest in economic news.

The Tax Bill Doesn't Compute

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell discusses why Capitol Hill is trying to push this bill through so quickly, and whether corporate tax cuts ever translate to job growth.

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Eight Months In, What Trump Has Been (Un)Doing

Friday, September 08, 2017

The President has been criticized by some for not fulfilling his agenda, but he has been busy, at least when it comes to reversing the actions of previous presidents.

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What's Next for Trump and Congress

Friday, August 04, 2017

Republicans are moving from health care and are now moving to overhaul the tax code. But they've also got to tackle several must-pass items of legislation, like funding the government.

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Reviewing Trump's First 100 Days in Office

Friday, April 21, 2017

Sure, it's an arbitrary number, but it's become a way to assess a new President's early successes, failures and leadership style. So, like Mayor Koch used to say, "How am I doin'?"

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The View from Poverty

Friday, March 17, 2017

The current GOP healthcare proposal and Trump administration budget both hit the poor disproportionately. Same as it ever was.

The Trump White House's Rosy Scenario

Friday, March 17, 2017

Who's to stop the White House from predicting wildly optimistic economic growth under their policies?

Bumpy Road Ahead for Trump and the Federal Reserve

Friday, January 06, 2017

The bank says there's "considerable uncertainty" figuring out how Trump's economic agenda will affect the economy. Is it headed for a possible collision with the new President?

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