The data dogs
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This podcast, "How We Survive," delves into the multifaceted impacts of climate change on various aspects of society. The episode begins by introducing the podcast's focus on climate change and its influence on the military, particularly in the Arctic region. It then shifts to the US economy, discussing the role of data analysis in decision-making and the Federal Reserve's efforts to navigate economic transitions. The episode further explores the rising cost of attending sporting events, attributing it to factors like premium seating, growing fan bases, and dynamic pricing strategies. The podcast then follows a Coast Guard helicopter flight in Alaska, highlighting the challenges posed by climate change to maritime operations and the need for increased resources. It concludes with a discussion on California's new textile recycling law, aiming to address the challenges of textile waste and promote sustainability in the fashion industry. The episode also touches upon the difference between inflation and price increases, emphasizing the impact of inflation on Social Security benefits and the overall cost of living.
Outlines
Climate Change and the Military
The podcast introduces its focus on climate change and its impact on the military, particularly in the Arctic region, where increased maritime traffic and strategic competition require adaptation of infrastructure and resources.
Data-Driven Economy and the Fed's Role
The episode discusses the current state of the US economy, focusing on data analysis and the Federal Reserve's role in navigating economic transitions, using data to understand economic trends and make informed decisions about interest rates.
The Rising Cost of Sports
The episode explores the reasons behind the increasing cost of attending sporting events in the US, including premium seating, growing fan base, and dynamic pricing strategies, highlighting the impact of these factors on ticket prices.
Coast Guard Operations and Climate Change
The episode follows a Coast Guard helicopter flight in Alaska, highlighting the challenges posed by climate change to maritime operations and the need for increased resources, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing conditions in the Arctic.
Keywords
Climate Change
A long-term shift in global weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities, leading to increased temperatures, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.
Data-Driven Economy
An economic system where data analysis plays a crucial role in decision-making, influencing investment, policy, and consumer behavior.
Dynamic Pricing
A pricing strategy where prices are adjusted based on real-time factors like demand, supply, and competition, often used in industries like sports and entertainment.
Textile Recycling
The process of collecting and reprocessing used textiles, including clothing, into new materials or products, aiming to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
Arctic Infrastructure
The physical structures and systems necessary for human activity in the Arctic region, including transportation, communication, and energy, facing challenges due to climate change.
Maritime Interdiction
The act of stopping or preventing the movement of vessels or goods at sea, often used for security, law enforcement, or environmental protection purposes.
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
An annual increase in Social Security benefits designed to offset the impact of inflation, calculated based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Q&A
How is climate change impacting the military's operations in the Arctic?
Climate change is causing increased maritime traffic and strategic competition in the Arctic, requiring the military to adapt its infrastructure and resources, particularly with regards to icebreakers.
What are the challenges associated with textile recycling?
Textile recycling faces challenges like the inability of current recycling plants to handle textiles, the expensive sorting process, and the difficulty in recycling blended materials.
How does the Federal Reserve use data to guide its economic policies?
The Federal Reserve relies heavily on data analysis to understand economic trends, make informed decisions about interest rates, and navigate economic transitions, aiming to maintain stable inflation and full employment.
What factors are contributing to the rising cost of attending sporting events?
Factors like premium seating, growing fan base, dynamic pricing strategies, and the increasing popularity of women's sports are driving up ticket prices for sporting events.
How does California's new textile recycling law aim to address the issue of textile waste?
The law requires clothing manufacturers to develop recycling solutions, incentivizes the production of recyclable clothing, and establishes a new system for collecting and reprocessing textiles.
Show Notes
Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, counts himself as a data dog. It’s a name for economic policymakers who take the long view and are usually game to wait for more numbers. Goolsbee spoke with “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal about his voracious appetite for information and what he calls “the hardest thing that a central bank has to do.” Plus: Sports ticket prices are up 10% in the last year, and California requires retailers to help fund textile recycling.
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