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Biden’s $3.40 a gallon problem


Dylan, Jerusalem, and Dara talk about the specific kind of inflation that’s roiling American politics: the heightened price of gas. They discuss how and why gas prices have shot up in recent months, and what it means for Joe Biden’s popularity and presidency. Plus, a white paper about the most important labor market of all: the global market for soccer (excuse me, football) players.


References:


Biden’s strongly worded letter on gas prices


Biden is tapping the strategic petroleum reserve


Reuters on why gas prices are high


Why OPEC isn’t lowering gas prices


Eric Levitz on what Biden should do to combat inflation


The correlation between Biden’s popularity and gas prices


Lasting Impacts of a Gas Price Shock during Teenage Driving Years


Voters who drive a lot are likelier to vote based on gas prices


Presidential approval is historically strongly affected by gas and food prices (and not due to media coverage)


The collapse of New England’s Transportation and Climate Initiative


White paper: “Does Employing Skilled Immigrants Enhance Competitive Performance? Evidence from European Football Clubs”


Mo Salah reduced prejudice


Newcastle Football Club controversy



Hosts:

Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox

Jerusalem Demsas (@jerusalemdemsas), policy reporter, Vox

Dara Lind (@dlind), immigration reporter, ProPublica



Credits:

Sofi LaLonde, producer & engineer

Libby Nelson, editorial adviser

Amber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts


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