
Why the U.S. is on the Precipice of a Recession — ft. Mark Zandi
from Prof G Markets
by Vox Media Podcast Network
Published: Fri Aug 29 2025
Show Notes
Ed Elson is joined by Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody's Analytics, who returns to the show to discuss his U.S. outlook and how he thinks the economy is actually doing. He shares his insights on what is causing heightened recession risk, how tariffs will impact inflation, and a potential September rate cut. Plus, he gives his main concerns for America right now and shares what he thinks might trigger a bond market meltdown.
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