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Media Inquiries

I offer insightful and engaging commentary on current events that shape our global economy. I've shared my perspectives through diverse media channels, including print, radio, and television. You might recognize me as a regular guest on Minnesota Live or my perspective in the Star Tribune.

My expertise has reached national audiences through outlets such as CNN and Marketplace. I have provided commentary for personal finance sites like NerdWallet and MarketWatch when it intersects with macroeconomic conditions. This commentary is often syndicated appearing in publications such as Newsweek, making my insights accessible to a diverse range of readers seeking informed perspectives.

Common topics that I address:

Economic data releases such as CPI inflation, GDP, and jobs reports
Federal Reserve policy and interest rate changes
The effect of fiscal policy on consumers and the economy
How macroeconomic events influence pocketbook issues such as mortgage rates and gas prices

While this list is far from exhaustive, I want to make sure that I am the appropriate person to offer expertise. I'm always willing to have an initial conversation about a story and what perspective I might be able to contribute. As a macroeconomist, I avoid commenting on stories related to individual companies and their financial performance. I am also not an expert on "picking" stocks.

For inquiries, interviews, or collaboration opportunities, feel free to reach out. Journalists that already have my cell should feel free to text (my phone is usually on silent) or e-mail me. New contacts can either reach me through email (schi0195@stthomas.edu) or contact St. Thomas media relations (mediacontact@stthomas.edu).

Recent Interviews

October 7th: Is Minnesota in a Recession? with Axios Twin Cities
October 3rd: WCCO Radio explaining the employment definitions and the rise of in long-term unemployment
October 3rd: A jobs report Friday that was job reportless with Mike and Vicki on KNX Radio
September 23rd: Catching up with Chris Egert on WCCO Radio about the Fed, consumers, and AI
September 18th: The Minnesota Star Tribune commenting on the effects of curtailing the de minimus exemption
September 18th: CNN Business walking through why the economy feels so different depending on your paycheck
September 17th: Putting the Federal Reserve decision to cut rates into perspective with Jason DeRusha on WCCO Radio
September 16th: KARE 11 speaking to the effects of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut
September 11th: WCCO Radio discussing the latest inflation reading from the consumer price index
September 11th: CNN Business commening on inflation, rate cuts, and consumers' view of the economy
September 5th: Putting a weak jobs report into perspective with Brian and Vicki on KNX Radio
September 2nd: Axios Twin Cities commenting on State Fair attendance and the On a Stick Price Index
September 1st: Talking the labor market, entry-level work, and AI on Labor Day with KTSP
August 31st: Discussing Minnesota State Fair attendance and consumer spending and sentiment in The Minnesota Star Tribune
August 29th: One more hit to consumer wallets: more expensive furniture with MarketWatch
August 26th: ABC News discussing potential furniture tariffs and what they mean for consumers
August 26th: Live at the Minnesota State Fair talking about the On a Stick Index with KTSP
August 25th: Explaining the On a Stick Price Index created by my team of St. Thomas students on KARE 11
August 14th: CNN Business unpacking a very hot Producer Price Index report
August 11th: MinnPost commenting on the implications of the firing of the BLS Commissioner.
August 4th: Explaining the signficance of the firing of the BLS Commissioner on KARE 11
August 4th: WCCO Radio lamenting the firing of the BLS Commissioner
August 1st: Trying to cheer up a bummer jobs report with Mike and Vicki on KNX Radio
July 31st: Discussing consumption growth and PCE inflatio with Scripps News
July 30th: Unpacking recent economic data and the Fed's decision with Jason DeRusha on WCCO Radio
July 29th: Where is the economy heading? on KARE 11
July 28th: Economic hot topics and bemoaning my new mortgage interest rate on Minnesota Live
July 10th: CNN Business discussing why tariff effects are appearing more slowly than some anticipated
July 3rd: Summarizing the rare Thursday jobs report on KNX Radio
June 27th: Commenting on the downward revision to 1st quarter GDP in The Minnesota Star Tribune
June 23rd: Putting the Israel-Iran conflict's effect on oil prices into perspective for WCCO-TV's Price Check
June 20th: A wide ranging conversation on tariffs with Chris Hrapsky as part of KARE 11's KARE to Explain
June 19th: Talking to my friend Veneeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio about the Fed's decision to hold rates steady
June 12th: CNN Business scouring the most recent PPI report for tariff-related price increases
June 3rd: Providing commentary for causes of income and wealth inequality in the U.S. for WalletHub
May 25th: Nexstar commenting on "panic buying" and shifting consumption due to tariffs (appeared in outlets such as The Hill, YahooNews, and NewsNation)
May 19th: Conversing about the economy and how it affects Minnesotans with my friends at Minnesota Live
May 15th: Forbes discussing the impact of potential Fed rates cuts on the job prospects of soon-to-be graduates
May 13th: CNN Business commenting on the latest CPI print and egg prices.
May 6th: Should consumers stock up before tariffs raise prices? on Marketplace
May 4th: Nexstar discussing goods and services that may fall in price during a recession (appeared in outlets such as The Hill and Yahoo Finance)
May 2nd: KNX Radio breaking down another (relatively) good jobs report among so much macroeconomic uncertainty
April 29th: Participated in an interesting conversation about tariffs and the immigrant experience on the Inner Circle Podcast
April 24th: A recession reality check for students on St. Thomas' student-run news site The Crest
April 17th: Marketplace on whether prices could fall if tariffs are removed
April 9th: Discussing our trade relationship with China and 125% import tariffs on KARE 11
April 9th: How are consumers shopping habits going to change with tariffs? on KTSP
April 9th: KARE 11 analyzing the "reciprical" tariff pause and what it means for consumers
April 9th: CNN Business commenting on the next potential round of tariffs
April 9th: 104% tariffs!? on KNX Radio
April 9th: What can history tell us about the effectiveness of tariffs? on WCCO Radio
April 8th: Tariffs, prices, and employment decisions by Minnesota companie like Best Buy on FOX 9
April 7th: The Minnesota Star Tribune untangling pre-tariff headwinds from tariff-induced market volatility
April 7th: Looking into the future of tariff policy and market turmoil with Jason DeRusha on WCCO Radio
April 7th: AARP thinking about tariff-induced market volatility from the lens of older adults
April 4th: Squaring a good jobs report with market turmoil on KNX Radio with Mike and Vicky
April 3rd: Talking tariffs, the stock market, and Minnesota companies on KARE 11
April 3rd: KTSP discussing why recipricol tariffs are resulting in stock market volatility
March 24th: The Minnesota Star Tribune discussing recession probabilities and what people can do to prepare
March 17th: Looking at changes in building materials from tariffs in collaboration with Brent Schipper in Building Enclosure.
March 13th: Good Question: What is a Recession? on WCCO TV
March 13th: Tariffs without the bluster with Chris Egert on WCCO Radio
March 10th: Are we headed for a recession? on KARE 11
March 10th: The Crest talking about inflation and tariffs
March 7th: Joinng Jason DaRusha on WCCO Radio to talk boycots, jobs, and tariffs.
March 7th: It's jobs report Friday on KNX Radio with Mike and Vicky
March 7th: Connecting tariffs and residential construction in Finance and Commerce
March 6th: Analyzing how tariffs impact Central Asian countries in The Times of Central Asia
March 6th: Unpacking tariffs on The Deep Dive with students at The Crest
March 5th: Eggsplaining egg prices, tariffs, and other economic news on Minnesota Live
February 28th: KNX Radio discussing the motivation for and effects of the "Economic Blackout"
February 24th: Lamenting the rapidly rising price of coffee on KIRO 7 News Seattle
February 10th: Discussing President Trump's proposal to eliminate the penny on KARE 11
February 10th: WCCO TV commenting on how consumers might feel the elimination of the penny
February 7th: Breaking down the jobs report with Mike and Vicky on KNX Radio
February 4th: Exploring the future with AI cowboys on The Professor is Live with Mark Salisbury.
February 3rd: KTSP explaining the historical context of tariffs and how free trade has generally benefited consumers through lower prices
February 3rd: Explaining the potential effects of Canadian tariffs on Minnesota on KARE 11
January 31st: WCCO TV on the impending Trump tariff decision
January 28th: CNN Business talking about the the price of eggs
January 28th: CNN Business discussing wholesale coffee prices and the perceptions of consumers in response to tariff threats
January 28th: CNN Business highlighting unrealistic inflation expectations after the first week of the Trump Administration
January 22nd: Discussing potential consequences from deregulation of crypto in the banking sector in the Institutional Investor
January 15th: Taking stock of 2024 and looking at potential economic stories for 2025 with my friends on Minnesota Live
January 6th: Quartz describing the debt ceiling and potential impacts of default
January 1st: Speaking with the founders of Sprout (a super cool resource created by young people for young people) about tariffs

Interviews (2024)

December 31st: KARE 11 TV speculating on where the economy will go in 2025
December 11th: CNN Business Discussing the November CPI print and what it means for the FOMC next week
December 6th: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News digging into a nice rebound Jobs Report with Mike and Vicki
November 26th: WCCO TV reacting to President-Elect Trump's annoucement about tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada
November 26th: KARE 11 TV reacting to President-Elect Trump's annoucement about tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada
November 12th: WCCO Radio dymstifying tariffs with Vineeta Sawkar
November 11th: Quartz (also apprearing on Yahoo.com) on what to look for Trump's economic policies
November 5th: Commenting on how much presidents can (or can't) control inflation on Marketplace.org
November 1st: Unpacking a muddled jobs report with Mike and Vicki on L.A. Morning News
October 26th: Discussing economic proposals of the presidential candidates on Salon
October 17th: WCCO Radio talking tariffs with Jason DeRusha
October 11th: KARE 11 TV discussing the latest CPI report and what it means for Minnesotans
October 10th: Quoted in CNN Business discussing the latest CPI report and what it means for interest rates
October 4th: WCCO Radio with guest-host Henry Lake explaining labor market data and the pause in the dockworkers strike
October 4th: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News with Mike and Vicki celebrating an above expectations job report
October 4th: Decision 2024 KARE Conversation explaining tariff policy with Chris Hrapsky (KARE 11) and fellow Oregon alumni Felix Friedt
September 23rd: MarketWatch explaining the mechanism for interest rate cuts to have real effects on hiring in different industries
September 19th: Beaking down economic news with my favorite TV hosts Chris and Megan on Minnesota Live
September 18th: Discussing how and how fast Fed rate cuts will impact peoples' borrowing on KARE 11 TV
September 13th: Engaging in the dicey business of predicting the Fed's next move on Cheddar.com
September 6th: WCCO-TV connecting the jobs report to upcoming Federal Reserve decisions and what it means for the economy
September 6th: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News talking jobs report Friday
August 21st: CNN Business discussing the performance of the Minnesota economy under Governor Walz
August 14th: Star Tribune commenting on the July CPI report, shelter inflation, and how it impacts upcoming Fed decisions
August 5th: Spectrum 1 News SoCal with Amrit Singh talking about the stock market and the need to regulate the "vibe"
August 5th: KARE 11 TV commenting on the stock market drop and economic fundamentals
August 5th: Fox 9 TV breaking down the disconnect between a slowing job market and the panic on Wall Street
August 5th: WCCO radio with Jason DeRusha talking about the what's causing stock market woes
August 5th: Marketplace discussing the potential for and consequences of an emergency rate cute
August 2nd: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News digging into a anxiety-inducing jobs report
July 6th: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the June jobs report
June 24th: Marketplace commenting on the era of zero interest rates
June 12th: KARE 11's Breaking the News discussing the most recent Federal Reserve decision
June 7th: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the May jobs report with Mike and Larry
June 5th: CBS News' Money Watch commenting on Fed policy and interest rates for consumer savings
June 3rd: "Ask the Experts" Best and Worst State Economics on WalletHub
May 20th: Updates on inflation and summer spending on Minnesota Live with Megan and Chris
May 15th: CNN Business commenting on the April CPI report and progress on inflation
May 10th: CNBC.com commenting on the divergent spending habits of higher- and lower-income consumers
May 3rd: Discussing the April jobs report on KNX Radio's L.A. Morning News with Mike and Vicky
April 24th: A conversation about AI and the knowledge workers on The Future of Work Live with Mark Salisbury
April 11th: Star Tribune commenting on how consumers experience inflation at the grocery store
April 10th: CNN business commenting on the March CPI report
April 5th: Breaking down the March jobs report with Mike and Vicky on KNX Radio
March 29th: Star Tribune commenting on the income need to be "comfortable" in Minneapolis
March 12th: CNN Business commenting on the February CPI release and consumer reference points, specifically the price of beef
March 11th: Explaining economic headlines on Minnesota Live
March 8th: Breaking down the February jobs report on KNX Radio's L.A. Morning News
March 1st: The personal finance website CreditDonkey, commenting on the percieved safety of larger banks
February 23rd: Star Tribune commenting on an uptick in consumer debt and what it means for the economy
February 22nd: Finding Forward: The U.S. Economy sponsored by St. Thomas and the Star Tribune with Governor Christopher Waller and Dr. Benjamin Pugsley
February 14th, 2023: Star Tribune commenting on CPI report and Minneapolis metro area inflation
February 2nd, 2023: Star Tribune commenting on why the Federal Reserve wants to see slower wage growth
February 2nd, 2023: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the January jobs report
January 16th, 2023: KARE 11's My Money episode to discuss inflation and interest rates in 2024
January 5th, 2023: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the December jobs report
January 3rd, 2024: Star Tribune commenting on sticky services inflation
January 2nd, 2024: Money trends in 2024 on KARE 11 TV

Interviews (2023)

December 22nd, 2023: Star Tribune commenting on Minnesota's Q3 GDP growth
December 21st, 2023: Star Tribune about what to expect from the economy in 2024
December 12th, 2023: CNN commenting on the November CPI report and inflation on consumers
December 8th, 2023: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the November jobs report
November 20th, Holiday Economic Roundup on Minnesota Live
November 14th, Star Tribune commenting on the October CPI and Interest Rates
November 14th, KARE 11 TV commenting on the October CPI report
November 3rd, 2023: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the October jobs report
October 18th, 2023: Economic roundup on Minnesota Live
October 12th. 2023: Star Tribune comment on September CPI report
October 6th, 2023: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the September jobs report
October 4th, 2023: Star Tribune commenting on Minnesota personal consumption expenditures
September 27th, 2023: KTSP TV discussing the impacts of a government shutdown on Minnesota
September 13th, 2023: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the August CPI report
September 3rd, 2023: WCCO Radio on Steele Talkin' with Jearlyn Steele discussing more salaried workers being eligible for overtime pay
September 1st, 2023: KNX Radio on L.A. Morning News discussing the August jobs report
August 10, 2023: Star Tribune commenting on the low inflation rate in the Twin Cities
August 7th, 2023: Economic roundup on Minnesota Live

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