Episodes
March 1, 2025
17. The Economics of Healthcare, Debt, and Social Security
As the U.S. deficit balloons toward $2 trillion annually and total national debt surpasses $36 trillion, the financial sustainability of government spending has never been more uncertain. Economist and UVA professor Edwin Bur...
Feb. 7, 2025
Tariffs vs. Free Trade: Who Pays the Price?
In Episode 16, Tariffs are back in the news. On February 1, 2025, the U.S. announced new tariffs on Canada and Mexico—only to delay them for 30 days. What does this mean for American businesses, workers, and consumers? In thi...
Jan. 31, 2025
Why the Fed Paused & The AI Shakeup That Rocked Markets
This week on Rubber Meets The Road Economics , investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin Burton of the University of Virginia to discuss: Why the Fed Paused Rate Hikes – The real reason behind the Fed’s decision to...
Jan. 24, 2025
How Debt Spirals, Interest Rates, and Trade Policies Shape the U.S. Economy
In Episode 14 of Rubber Meets the Road Economics, Hunter Craig sits down with renowned economist Professor Edwin T. Burton to discuss pressing economic issues, including the looming threat of debt spirals, the Federal Reserve...
Jan. 10, 2025
Treasuries, Inflation, and the Fed: Economic Insights for 2025
In this episode of Rubber Meets the Road Economics , investor Hunter Craig sits down with the insightful Professor Edwin T. Burton of the University of Virginia to discuss the latest trends in the debt market, including the d...
Jan. 3, 2025
The Fed, Treasury Yields, and the Real Cost of Debt
Investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton to unpack the latest shifts in the economic landscape. They delve into the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower the federal funds rate and its ripple effect...
Dec. 19, 2024
The Economic Shift: What to Expect as Policies Change in 2025
Investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia to decode the complexities of current economic policies and trends. In this episode, they explore the Federal Reserve’s behavior a...
Dec. 6, 2024
Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates? Predictions for December 2024
Investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia to explore the forces driving today’s economic landscape. Together, they delve into the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate d...
Nov. 13, 2024
America's Financial Challenges: Debt, Healthcare, and the Path Forward
In this episode, Hunter Craig sits down with renowned economics professor Dr. Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia to explore complex yet pressing issues in the U.S. economy. Together, they tackle the roots and rea...
Nov. 7, 2024
The Fed's Next Move: Predicting Rate Cuts and Economic Impact
In this episode of The Rubber Meets the Road Economics , investor Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin T. Burton from the University of Virginia to analyze the current economic landscape and the factors driving interes...
Oct. 18, 2024
What Drives Mortgage Rates? Exploring the Role of Treasury Yields and Market Forces
In this episode of Rubber Meets the Road Economics , Hunter Craig and Professor Edwin T. Burton dive into the potential economic crisis that may be on the horizon. They explore key economic signals like the Federal Reserve’s ...
Sept. 24, 2024
How Can the U.S. Address Its Growing Debt Crisis?
In this episode of Rubber Meets the Road Economics , Hunter Craig welcomes back Professor Edwin Burton to dive into the U.S. debt crisis, Federal Reserve policies, and interest rates. Professor Burton draws on his extensive a...
Sept. 17, 2024
Are We Headed Towards a Major Inflation Crisis?
In this episode of Rubber Meets the Road Economics, host Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin Burton to discuss the reality behind unemployment data, inflation, and the impact of free trade. The conversation explores how government policies, interest rates, and debt accumulation affect the U…
Sept. 10, 2024
The Truth About Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds
In this episode of Rubber Meets the Road Economics , Hunter Craig sits down with Professor Edwin Burton to explore the relationship between money supply, inflation, and government debt. Professor Burton explains how printing ...
Aug. 14, 2024
The Global Economic Impact of Rising Rates: Currency Shifts, Inflation, and the National Debt Crisis
In this episode, Dr. Edwin T. Burton discusses the recent global economic concerns, including the impact of Japan's rate hikes, the risks of the carry trade, and the challenges faced by the Federal Reserve in managing the U.S...
July 1, 2024
Understanding the U.S. Debt Crisis: Insights from Dr. Edwin Burton
In episode 2, Hunter Craig and Dr. Edwin Burton discuss the U.S. deficit and debt crisis. They explore the projected budget deficit for 2024, the national debt predictions, and the challenges of balancing the budget. Dr. Burt...
June 18, 2024
Navigating Inflation and Economic Challenges with Professor Edwin Burton
In Episode 1 of 'Rubber Meets The Road Economics,' investor Hunter Craig interviews Professor Edwin Burton from the University of Virginia. The discussion covers Professor Burton's extensive background in academia and Wall St...
June 18, 2024
Introducing 'Rubber Meets The Road Economics' - A New Podcast by Hunter Craig and Professor Edwin T. Burton
We're excited to introduce 'Rubber Meets The Road Economics,' a podcast that delves into the dynamic world of economics and its real-world impacts. Hosted by investor Hunter Craig, each episode features insightful conversatio...