Navigating Our Financial Times

Despite a number of recent economic shocks, such as rising oil prices, supply disruptions, trade deficits and uncertainty surrounding the artificial intelligence landscape, mid-October marked four years of a "bull market." Wall Street Journal investing columnist Spencer Jakab joins hosts Nicole Cox and Linda O'Bryon to help listeners navigate what is currently driving the stock market, what it could mean for investors whose savings and retirements plans are closely linked with the future direction of the stock and bond markets.

While the Latino demographic makes up about one-fifth of the nation's population, research shows this cohort represents almost a third of U.S. economic growth. Dr. Jose Juardo, senior research economist at the Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University, joins us Navigating Our Financial Times to discuss the findings of the Latino Donor Collaborative Part 1 of the 2026 U.S. Latino Economic Impact Report, published in July.

AI has become a part of everyday live for Americans, whether we use the technology directly or not. AI-driven productivity and communications tools dominate the online experience. Speculation about the future of a workforce displaced by AI technology is rampant. And massive data centers built to house generative AI infrastructure are popping up nationwide, often met with opposition by local communities. Two journalists who’ve reported on the impact of AI in their respective beats, Justin Lahart of the Wall Street Journal and Matt Barnum of Chalkbeat Ideas, join us to break down these talking points.

Few things bring Americans together the way sports can: Regardless of cultural, political and generational divides, we love to get together for 'the big game,' to cheer on our teams and follow along with the victories and heartbreaks that are part of the sports narrative. But with the business side of sports evolving, fans have been subject to notable cost increases in ticket prices and home viewing access. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this year that prices for admission to sporting events increased by 123% from 2000 to 2025. This month on Navigating Our Financial Times, hosts Linda O'Bryon and Nicole Cox speak with Alex Jacquez, Chief of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative, former White House Economic Council staffer and writer of the opinion piece, "Happy Opening Day! Now get out your wallet" for MS Now, who breaks down some of the factors influencing the rapidly-changing fan experience.

One year has passed since President Donald Trump signed the HR 1 Reconciliation Bill, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. Amid the swath of concerns over expected cuts to healthcare coverage, Medicaid programs and health services in rural and tribal areas of Arizona, Hosts Linda O’Bryon and Nicole Cox sit down with two health experts to discuss what changes are coming. Emma Wager, a senior analyst for the nonpartisan health policy organization KFF, and Dr. Daniel Derksen, Director of the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health share insights on policy changes to the healthcare landscape, and how telehealth initiatives and AI tools are paving the way to transform access for rural patients.