U.S. President Joe Biden speaks on cutting costs for American households October 14, 2022 at Irvine Valley College in Orange County, Irvine, California.
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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks on cutting costs for American households October 14, 2022 at Irvine Valley College in Orange County, Irvine, California.
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A huge number of voters indicated that the economy was their top concern in the midterm elections. This may have helped Republicans gain control of the House. But President Biden’s party fared better than expected, given the continued rise in costs. So what is happening to the economy now and what could happen in the future?
This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morrell. Edited by Eric McDaniel. Executive Producer Mutoni Muturi. Investigation and fact-checking by Katherine Swartz.
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