The AAF Exchange - American Action Forum Podcast

The AAF Exchange - American Action Forum Podcast

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 45: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.22) 27.08.2020

From the Republican Convention to the potential for a double-dip recession, AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the latest in economic and policy news. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 44: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.21) 20.08.2020

The coronavirus is still terrorizing the United States, the economy is still only partially open, and Congress still hasn't come to an agreement on the latest relief package. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin walks us through the latest economic news as well as the debate surrounding the USPS. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQM...

Ep. 43: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.20) 13.08.2020

From the status of unemployment benefits to the likely impact of a payroll tax deferral, AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin walks us through the latest economic news—including Russia’s claim to have a COVID-19 vaccine. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 42: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.19) 06.08.2020

It's been almost a week since the federal unemployment supplement expired. Where are we with the negotiations? What are the main sticking points? Will Congress get a deal? AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses these concerns and more in this episode of the AAF Exchange. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 41: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.18) 23.07.2020

This week, the biggest issue in Washington is the "what" and "when" of the next coronavirus aid package. In this episode of The AAF Exchange, President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the legislative package’s major components. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 40: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.17) 16.07.2020

What has the U.S. done right in response to COVID-19? Where could the U.S. have improved its response? AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses this and the negotiations over the next legislative package in this episode of The AAF Exchange. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 39: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.16) 09.07.2020

Where do negotiations for unemployment supplements stand, and what will Congress include in its next response package to COVID-19? AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses these questions in this episode of The AAF Exchange. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 38: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.15) 01.07.2020

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the economic impact of the latest surge of COVID-19, and what government leaders can do to help manage this new stage of the crisis. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 37: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.14) 25.06.2020

How can policymakers help safely reopen the economy? Should the tax filing deadline be pushed back again? AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin shares his thoughts as states begin to reopen. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 36: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.13) 18.06.2020

The news around COVID-19 this week has been mixed. AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin shares his thoughts on recent economic news as well as what one should look out for as states begin to reopen. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 35: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.12) 11.06.2020

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in some states, AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin considers the impact on states' ability to re-open their economies and on consumers' willingness to re-engage. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 34: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.11) 04.06.2020

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses his recent testimonies before Congress, how to target aid to those most in need, additional economic indicators to watch for, and the big picture concerning the federal budget. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 33: Labor Market Intervention & Unemployment Insurance 01.06.2020

AAF Labor Market Policy Data Analyst Isabel Soto discusses federal and state labor market interventions in response to COVID-19, including the unemployment insurance supplement in the CARES Act and its implications for our economic recovery. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 32: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.10) 28.05.2020

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the surging stock market, the role of consumer confidence in our economic recovery, and Title 4 of the CARES Act. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 31: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.9) 21.05.2020

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the phase four package and how the federal response conversation has recently shifted in the latest episode. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 30: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.8) 14.05.2020

What's in the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, and how could it impact the economic recovery? AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin explains in the latest episode. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 29: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.7) 07.05.2020

With unemployment at an all time high, will we see worse numbers in Quarter 2? AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the path toward economic recovery amid the COVID-19 crisis. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 28: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.6) 30.04.2020

From re-opening the economy to the Defense Protection Act, AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the latest developments in the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 27: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.5) 24.04.2020

Oil prices, business loans, and health insurance — AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the latest developments on the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 26: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.4) 16.04.2020

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the latest developments in the federal government's response to the COVID-19 crisis as well as the topic of “reopening” the economy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 25: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.3) 09.04.2020

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the latest developments in the federal government's response to the COVID-19 crisis and looks ahead to what could come next. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 24: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.2) 01.04.2020

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses how—and when—the CARES Act will deliver economic aid. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 23: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.1) 26.03.2020

AAF President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis and how effective the federal government’s response will be in stabilizing the economy. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 22: The Long-Term Care Crisis 11.03.2020

AAF’s Director of Human Welfare Policy Tara O'Neill Hayes discusses the looming crisis of long-term care and the factors driving it. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

Ep. 21: Trump’s FY21 Budget 26.02.2020

AAF’s Director of Fiscal Policy Gordon Gray discusses President Trump’s budget for fiscal year 2021 and the overall budget process. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1462191777 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7aWwYw3EKPmTqLQMbRGR2e

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