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

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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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June 30, 2025

20. Is a Recession Inevitable? Why the Warning Signs Are Mounting

As the S&P 500 hits record highs and inflation cools, you might think the U.S. economy is cruising. But Professor Edwin T. Burton returns to Rubber Meets the Road Economics with a more sobering take: the real warning signs ar...

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April 24, 2025

19. Uncertain Times Ahead: The High Stakes of America's Economic Policies

In this crucial episode, Hunter Craig speaks with Professor Edwin T. Burton about the alarming implications of recent U.S. tariff policies, market volatility, and America's mounting debt crisis. Professor Burton provides cand...

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