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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May 1, 2026

30. Rates Up, Inflation Back, and Who’s Really Running the Fed

Six months ago, the Fed dot plot was pointing toward rate cuts. The consensus on Wall Street, in academia, and in financial media was convergent: relief was coming for borrowers. Professor Edwin Burton saw it differently. In ...

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March 18, 2026

29. Is the U.S. Economy Heading for a Slowdown? Iran War and Rising Oil Prices, AI Capex Bubble, Federal Reserve Trap, and Private Credit Run Risk | Edwin Burton

Investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton of the University of Virginia on Fed meeting day — March 17, 2026. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady, and Professor Burton explains why there i...

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Feb. 12, 2026

28. AI Bubbles, the Falling Dollar, and the Fed’s Next Move

With the Dow crossing 50,000 and AI capital spending reaching historic levels, are we in a bubble—or at the dawn of a new economic era? This week, investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin Burton of the University ...

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Dec. 4, 2025

27. Are Tariffs About to Disappear? The Economic Signals to Watch

Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton of the University of Virginia to break down the most pressing economic issues of the moment: the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting, the meaning behind falling short-term ...

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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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