Best Center On Budget And Policy Priorities Podcasts (2025)

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The Effect of Chairman Ryan's Radical Budget Plan on Medicare 4:22

14y ago4:22

4:22

Paul Van de Water, Senior Fellow, discusses how Chairman Paul Ryan's budget plan would affect Medicare.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Governors Budgets Proposals: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 3:17

14y ago3:17

3:17

Erica Williams, Policy Analyst with the Center's State Fiscal Project discusses how proposed budgets put forth by many governors would greatly harm their states residents.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Radical Medicaid Proposals Could Add Millions to Ranks of Uninsured 4:59

14+ y ago4:59

4:59

Edwin Park, Vice President for Health Policy, discusses how Medicaid block grant proposals would harm seniors, children, and people with disabilities, as well as states.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Basic Facts About State and Local Workers 3:38

14+ y ago3:38

3:38

Liz McNichol, Senior Fellow with the Center's State Fiscal Project discusses the facts about state and local workers: who they are, what they do, and how their pay compares to their private sector counterparts.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Improving the Delivery of Key Work Supports at this Critical Moment 8:37

14+ y ago8:37

8:37

Stacy Dean, Vice President for Food Assistance Policy, and Dottie Rosenbaum, Senior Analyst, discuss the Work Support Strategies Initiative and their report on improving the delivery of key services to needy families.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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The February Unemployment Report and What It Means for the Economy 2:47

14+ y ago2:47

2:47

The jobs report for February is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Tax Cuts Worsening Wisconsin's Budget Problems 4:19

14+ y ago4:19

4:19

Nick Johnson, Vice President for State Fiscal Policy discusses the budget situation in Wisconsin.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Examining the President's Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2012 4:29

14+ y ago4:29

4:29

James Horney, the Center's Vice President for Federal Fiscal Policy, discusses the President's budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Troubling Trends in Governors' Budget Proposals 4:17

14+ y ago4:17

4:17

Erica Williams, policy analyst with the Center's State Fiscal Project, discusses troubling trends in governors' new budget proposals.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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CBPP on January Jobs Report 3:08

14+ y ago3:08

3:08

The jobs report for January is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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The Commerce Department's Report on GDP and What It Means for the Economy and Job Creation 3:13

14+ y ago3:13

3:13

Chad Stone, the Center's Chief Economist, discusses what the Commerce Department's new report on gross domestic product means for the economy and job creation.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Misunderstandings About State Debt and Pensions Create Unnecessary Alarm 4:42

14+ y ago4:42

4:42

Senior advisor Iris Lav discusses misconceptions concerning bond debt, pensions and other challenges facing states.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Debunking False Claims About Health Reform's Impact on Jobs and the Deficit 3:57

14+ y ago3:57

3:57

Senior Fellow Paul Van de Water discusses myths about health reform's impact on jobs and the deficit.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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The Impact of the New Budget Rules in the US House of Representatives 3:47

14+ y ago3:47

3:47

Jim Horney, the Center's Director of Federal Fiscal Policy, discusses the new budget rules in the U.S. House of Representatives.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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CBPP on December Jobs Report 3:29

14+ y ago3:29

3:29

The jobs report for December is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Rising Need, Falling Funding for TANF Program 4:44

14+ y ago4:44

4:44

Director of the Center's Welfare Reform and Income Support Division, Dr. LaDonna Pavetti, talks about cuts to the safety net despite the rising need among our most vulnerable citizens.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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The Recovery Act is Boosting the Economy 3:53

14+ y ago3:53

3:53

Michael Leachman, Assistant Director of the Center's State Fiscal Project, discusses the latest information showing that the Recovery Act is creating jobs and boosting the economy.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Housing Assistance at Risk for Struggling Families 3:20

14+ y ago3:20

3:20

Senior Policy Analyst Doug Rice discusses proposed funding cuts that could cause tens of thousands of low-income families to lose housing assistance during these tough economic times.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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CBPP on November Jobs Report 3:57

14+ y ago3:57

3:57

The jobs report for November is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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The Impact of the Expiration of Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits 3:33

14+ y ago3:33

3:33

Chad Stone, the Center's Chief Economist, discusses the expiration of federal emergency unemployment benefits and what it means for millions of jobless workers and the economy.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Understanding Food Insecurity in the U.S. 3:47

14+ y ago3:47

3:47

Senior Policy Analyst Dottie Rosenbaum discusses the findings of the US Department of Agriculture's report on food insecurity that was released last week.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Key Issues Facing Congress 4:45

14+ y ago4:45

4:45

Jim Horney, the Center's director of Federal Fiscal Policy, discusses the key issues facing Congress during the lame duck session that began yesterday.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Emergency Unemployment Insurance Benefits Remain Critical 3:48

14+ y ago3:48

3:48

Chad Stone, the Center's Chief Economist, discusses what's at stake if Congress fails to renew the federal emergency unemployment benefits program that helps millions of laid off workers meet their families' basic expenses.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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CBPP on October Jobs Report 2:57

14+ y ago2:57

2:57

The jobs report for October is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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State Ballot Initiatives Will Affect Public Services 3:28

14+ y ago3:28

3:28

Jon Shure, the Deputy Director of the Center's State Fiscal Project, discusses how in some states people will vote today on ballot initiatives that will significantly affect public services.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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States Continue to Feel Recession's Effects 2:51

14+ y ago2:51

2:51

Policy Analyst Phil Oliff discusses how states are still struggling to deal with the steep decline in revenues brought on by the recession.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Why There Won't Be a COLA in 2011 3:13

14+ y ago3:13

3:13

Paul Van de Water, Senior Fellow, discusses the news that seniors won't receive a cost-of-living-adjustment to their Social Security benefits this year.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Deep Poverty Reaches Record High Nationwide 4:43

14+ y ago4:43

4:43

Senior Researcher Arloc Sherman discusses deep poverty and how it affects families.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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CBPP on September Jobs Report 3:32

14+ y ago3:32

3:32

The jobs report for September is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Understanding the Social Security Trust Funds 4:40

14+ y ago4:40

4:40

Paul Van de Water, Senior Fellow, discusses some basic information about the Social Security trust funds.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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What the New Fiscal Year Means for Federal Programs 5:04

14+ y ago5:04

5:04

Jim Horney, Director of Federal Fiscal Policy, discusses how federal programs are affected by the start of the new fiscal year.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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This Week's Health Care Milestone 2:56

15y ago2:56

2:56

January Angeles, Policy Analyst, discusses an important milestone for the health reform law that will take place this week.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Understanding the Census Bureau's Upcoming Report on Poverty 4:06

15y ago4:06

4:06

Arloc Sherman, Senior Researcher in the Center's Welfare Reform and Income Support Division, discusses what to look for in the Census Bureau's upcoming release of data on poverty in 2009.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Next Steps on the Estate Tax 3:56

15y ago3:56

3:56

Chuck Marr, the Center's Director of Federal Tax Policy, discusses the current status of the estate tax.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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CBPP on August Jobs Report 2:57

15y ago2:57

2:57

The jobs report for August is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Upcoming Debate on Middle-Class and High-Income Tax Cuts 4:09

15y ago4:09

4:09

Chuck Marr, Director of Federal Tax Policy, discusses the debate about taxes that will take center stage when Congress returns after Labor Day.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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State Budget Crisis Continues Despite Surpluses 3:34

15y ago3:34

3:34

Senior Fellow Liz McNichol discusses why some states have ended their fiscal year with budgets in the black even as the state budget crisis continues.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Social Security Reduces Poverty 2:26

15y ago2:26

2:26

Senior Fellow Paul Van de Water discusses how Social Security helps to reduce poverty.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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What Seniors Should Know About the New Health Reform Law 4:18

15y ago4:18

4:18

Policy Analyst January Angeles discusses how the new health reform law strengthens Medicare and protects seniors.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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CBPP on July Jobs Report 3:01

15y ago3:01

3:01

The jobs report for July is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Letting the High-Income Tax Cuts Expire 4:23

15y ago4:23

4:23

Chuck Marr, the Center's Director of Federal Tax Policy, discusses why letting the high-income tax cuts expire is the proper response to the nation's short and long-term challenges.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Health Reform Law Improves Access to Preventive Care Services 3:00

15y ago3:00

3:00

Health Policy Analyst Sarah Lueck discusses the great news that millions of Americans will soon be able to receive preventive health care services free of charge.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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The Need for Extending the TANF Emergency Fund 4:35

15y ago4:35

4:35

Dr. LaDonna Pavetti, Director of the Center's Welfare Reform and Income Support Division, discusses how states are using the TANF Emergency Fund to create jobs – and the need for extending the program.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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New Fiscal Year Brings More Tough Times for States 2:56

15y ago2:56

2:56

Policy Analyst Phil Oliff discusses what the new fiscal year brings for states.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Property Taxes 3:40

15y ago3:40

3:40

Senior Advisor Iris Lav discusses property taxes, and good and bad ways to address concerns about rising property tax bills.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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CBPP on June Jobs Report 2:48

15y ago2:48

2:48

The jobs report for June is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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New Health Insurance Option for Young Adults 3:04

15y ago3:04

3:04

Health Policy Analyst Sarah Lueck discusses a provision in the new health reform law that will start helping young adults this fall.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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Unemployment Insurance 3:27

15y ago3:27

3:27

Unemployment Insurance, a critical program that helps workers who lose their jobs and strengthens the economy, is discussed by Chief Economist, Chad Stone.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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New Ingredients Raising Costs for “WIC” Program 4:09

15y ago4:09

4:09

Zoë Neuberger, Senior Policy Analyst, discusses the federal food and nutrition program for women, infants and children known as WIC, and the increase in the program's costs because manufacturers are adding expensive but unproven ingredients to formula.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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The Recovery Act is Working 3:29

15y ago3:29

3:29

The latest information showing that the Recovery Act is creating jobs and the need to extend more aid to states is discussed by Senior Policy Analyst, Michael Leachman.By Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Podcast

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