Jay Shambaugh, director of the Hamilton Project, discusses the most recent Employment Situation Report, which showed a slight uptick in wage growth. Shambaugh explains who is benefitting and who is being left behind from different wage and job trends. He also analyzes the state of jobs and wages in the United States and recommends what can be done to generate stronger and more inclusive growth.

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Andre Perry, David M. Rubenstein fellow in the Metropolitan Policy Program, discusses the legacy of notable black Americans, like historian Carter G. Woodson, the dangers of relegating black history to a single month, and the need to pursue inclusion in America’s shared history and society.

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Mireya Solís, Brookings senior fellow in Foreign Policy, discusses the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a reiteration of the original Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) without the United States. Solís also analyzes international trade policy throughout Donald Trump’s first year as president.

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Douglas Rediker, nonresident senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development program, makes predictions for Trump’s appearance at the Davos World Economic Forum.

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Alice Rivlin, senior fellow in Economic Studies, discusses the flaws in our democratic institutions that led to the government shutdown. She argues that all the problems facing our nation are manageable, but that they are not being managed well by our government.

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Molly Reynolds, fellow the Governance Studies, discusses what happens in Congress after the government reopens. Reynolds explains why the government might shut down again if Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Republicans don’t keep their promises, the chances of an immigration deal passing in the House, and what affect President Trump might have on the process.

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Henry Aaron, senior fellow in Economic Studies, discusses the Trump administration’s announcement to authorize states to enact job requirements for Medicaid eligibility. Aaron explains that these requirements could be detrimental to low-income citizens who need medication to work or are unable to work because of their medical conditions. He also predicts that this authorization will be reversed by the courts.

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Molly Reynolds, fellow in Governance Studies, explains current House and Senate actions as Congress tries to pass their fourth temporary measure to avoid a government shutdown. Reynolds discusses the hurdles that Congress must overcome and what to expect as the debate goes on.

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Dany Bahar, David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Global Economy and Development program, discusses the Trump administration’s decision not to extend immigration protections for El Salvadorian immigrants in the United States, their earlier decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival Program (DACA), and their other efforts to curtail immigration. Bahar explains the legal and economic aspects of immigration policy and argues that immigration has a positive impact on the U.S. economy.

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William Galston, senior fellow in Governance Studies, discusses the Trump administration’s antitrust efforts, which are robust for a Republican administration. Galston explains the consequences of increased concentration and decreased competition on the U.S. economy.

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