Rubber Meets The Road Economics: Exploring the forces shaping our economy with P

Welcome to ’Rubber Meets The Road Economics,’ where investor Hunter Craig and Professor Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia explore the forces shaping our economy. Each episode breaks down complex economic concepts into clear, relatable insights. From globalization and technology to beha...

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Tariffs, Trade, and Truth: The Real Economics of U.S.–China Relations

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Oct. 29, 2025

Tariffs, Trade, and Truth: The Real Economics of U.S.–China Relations

In this episode, investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton of the University of Virginia to discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, its implications for interest rates, and what the Fed can — and ca...

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Oct. 10, 2025

25. Is Artificial Intelligence Masking an Economic Slowdown?

In this episode of Rubber Meets the Road Economics , investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia to break down the economic realities behind the AI boom. While tech companies...

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Sept. 16, 2025

24. Markets, Rates, and Recession Signs: Professor Burton’s Fed Preview

Investor Hunter Craig sits down with University of Virginia economist Professor Edwin Burton to break down the latest economic signals as the Federal Reserve heads into a pivotal meeting. With the S&P 500 topping 6,600 and Tr...

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Sept. 2, 2025

23. The Fed, Inflation, AI Spending, and America’s Debt Reckoning

In this Labor Day conversation, investor Hunter Craig and University of Virginia economist Professor Edwin Burton break down the latest forces shaping the U.S. economy. With the September 17 Federal Reserve meeting looming, t...

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July 24, 2025

22. The $40 Trillion Question: Can America Avoid an Economic Meltdown?

In this sobering and thought-provoking episode, investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin Burton of the University of Virginia to unpack the harsh economic realities we face as the national debt approaches $40 tril...

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July 18, 2025

Are Tariffs Just Sales Taxes in Disguise?

In this episode of Rubber Meets the Road Economics , Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton to unpack one of the most pressing economic topics of our time: tariffs. With political posturing, trade wars, and ris...

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