As we turn the page on another year, the questions facing the economy aren’t abstract—they’re personal.

Families are watching prices, businesses are weighing risk, and policymakers are deciding whether 2026 brings stability or more uncertainty. The choices made in the months ahead won’t just shape headlines—they’ll shape paychecks, savings, and opportunity.

In this episode of This Week’s Economy, I look ahead to the policy fights most likely to define 2026. From trade and inflation to artificial intelligence and regulation, these decisions will determine whether we move toward prosperity or remain stuck in cycles of dysfunction.

I make the case for returning to basic economic principles that work—and for choosing policies that truly let people prosper.

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