Best BlackEcon101 Podcasts (2025)

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BlackEcon101-July Unemployment Numbers 34:07

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In this episode of BlackEcon101, listen as William Michael Cunningham, joined by Gabriel Philipp, looks to break down the latest unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (for July). Together, they unpack what these figures reveal about the state of the U.S. economy, explore the broader economic implications, and dive into how t…

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BlackEcon101- Amicus Brief 37:10

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On this episode of BlackEcon101, listen to William Michael Cunningham, Connor Stout, and Gabriel Philipp discuss the current Amicus Brief being filed, and an in-depth conversation about current environmental policy and environmental impacts we are seeing in America.By blackecon101

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BlackEcon101-OBBB 37:59

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In this episode of BlackEcon101, listen to Gabriel Philipp and Connor Stout as they discuss the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Joined by special guest Alex Amado, they discuss what the Bill is, its implications for Americans, and what it says about current politics.By blackecon101

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BlackEcon101-CPI and PPI 36:43

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In this episode of BlackEcon101, listen to Kate Jaramillo and Gabriel Philipp discuss the latest CPI and PPI numbers for June as they delve into the meaning of the numbers and their implications for the overall economy, particularly for women- and minority-owned businesses.By blackecon101

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BlackEcon101-Credit 36:30

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In this episode of BlackEcon101, listen to Gabriel Philipp and Rohan Sivakumar discuss our concerns about credit in the United States. We go over the current state of credit, new advancements in debt and payments, as well as our concerns about access to credit and information about personal finances.…

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BlackEcon101 - Crypto 35:53

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In this episode of BlackEcon101, Dylan Unruh, Rohan Sivakumar, and William Michael Cunningham dive into the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency. From the latest government policies to shifting economic strategies, they unpack how today’s decisions could reshape the future of money and impact the broader economy. Tune in for a sharp, timely conver…

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BlackEcon101-Fed Independence 34:33

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In this episode of BlackEcon101, Dylan Unruh and Rohan Sivakumar dive into the Federal Reserve's role, its independence from political influence, and why the relationship between the Fed and the White House matters now more than ever. Join us as we unpack: What “Fed independence” truly means — and why it exists How current presidential administrati…

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BlackEcon101 - June Unemployment Numbers and What it Means? 31:30

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Listen to Connor Stout and Gabriel Philipp discuss the latest unemployment numbers and what they mean for the Black community. In This Episode: A breakdown of June’s U.S. jobs report: 147,000 net new jobs—led by state government and healthcare, offset by losses in federal employment. An examination of the overall unemployment rate stabilizing at 4.…

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BlackEcon101-What Is Going On With Energy? 38:39

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Listen to Dylan Unruh and Gabriel Philipp talk about the current energy crisis in America and its implications for local and global environments.By blackecon101

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Thriving As a Minority-Owned Business 5:18

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Thriving As a Minority-Owned Business Building a Pathway to Success for Minority Entrepreneurs https://www.amazon.com/dp/1484272390/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_2BG6N3T9WBQGPAHGQHY9By blackecon101

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Black Economic Forecast 2022 13:34

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Economist William Michael Cunningham, founder of Creative Investment Research, discusses the 2022 forecast for African American businesses in Texas and in the US.By blackecon101

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Checking In On Corporate Commitments To Racial Equity 51:59

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In this hour, Stephen Henderson dives into equity and diversity. First, from a national perspective with social impact economist William Cunningham, and then local authors Marlo Rencher and Marlin Williams joins to talk about their new book, Hard Reset, which is all about making diversity and equity the new normal.…

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Did PPP loans reach Black and minority businesses? 14:00

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We discuss the PPP loan program. See: https://www.creativeinvest.com/remediation.pdf https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/trumpism-william-michael-cunningham-am-mba/ and http://fifteendollarminimumwage.com/By blackecon101

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What bitcoin is. How it came to be created. 31:25

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What bitcoin is. How it came to be created. What blockchain is. How it works.By blackecon101

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Six Companies Account for 70% of Corporate Black Lives Matter Pledges 4:45

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Our analysis reveals that $7.854 billion in corporate pledges have been made to facilitate efforts that support racial justice, and help activities that seek immediate solutions to the crisis affecting Black people. Creative Investment has launched a crowdfunding campaign to pay for the development of a BLM Corporate tracker.…

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SBA fails to deliver PPP benefits to minority businesses 14:27

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"Committed though the government might be too small and minority-owned contractors, from the contractor standpoint making a living is never easy. Now they’ve got the COVID-19 situation. For what the landscape looks like for minority-owned businesses, Federal Drive with Tom Temin turned to Creative Investment Research economist and principal William…

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Sports Betting in the District 2:42

7y ago2:42

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Testimony to the Council of the District of Columbia. Bill 22-944, the “Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018” B22-0804 “authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to adopt rules and regulations governing the conduct of sports wagering.”By blackecon101

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DC City Council 2:45

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The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization of the DC City Council held a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B22-0804, “Housing Conversion and Eviction Clarification Amendment Act of 2018” B22-0809, “Eviction with Dignity Act of 2018”By blackecon101

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Talk about Black Wealth at the Congressional Black Caucus 16:17

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William Michael Cunningham was invited to serve as a panelist at the "Black Money Matters" session to be held on Thursday, September 13. The panel was hosted by Congressman Bobby Rush (IL), Deputy Director of Administration and Operations, U.S. House of Representatives. As panel organizers noted, "The urgency in addressing this issue cannot be more…

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Black Econ 101 9/6/18 11:28

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Black econ 101. We discuss: 1. SMALL BUSINESSES MAY WANT TO PURSUE LOANS SOON – BEFORE FED BOOSTS INTEREST RATES. 2. BIG-TIME COMPANIES DISH OUT OVER $240 MILLION TO BLACK LAW FIRMS, OTHER MINORITY FIRMS 3. 48th Annual Congressional Black CaucusBy blackecon101