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Capitol Gains

Capitol Gains

By: Yahoo Finance
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 Welcome to Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line. Our bottom line? It’s still the economy, stupid! We look at the big issues: from inflation, to taxation and everything in between. We’ve got team coverage from New York to Los Angeles, but we start at the heart of the action here in Washington DC.Yahoo Finance LLC Economics Personal Finance Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What you need to know about Trump's reciprocal tariffs

    What you need to know about Trump's reciprocal tariffs
    Mar 28 2025
    Tariffs are back in focus this week. In addition to President Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and foreign-made auto parts, the commander in chief is set to announce his reciprocal tariff plan on April 2, which he is referring to as, “Liberation Day.” On this week’s episode of Capitol Gains, anchor Madison Mills, Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul, and Senior Columnist Rick Newman break down the latest on the tariff front and what it means for Americans and their bottom lines. The trio is also joined by Peterson Institute for International Economics senior fellow Mary Lovely to further discuss tariffs and their economic impact. Watch more episodes of Capitol Gains here. Capitol Gains is Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line long after the Presidential election polls have closed. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • The future of Social Security amid President Trump & DOGE cuts

    The future of Social Security amid President Trump & DOGE cuts
    Mar 21 2025
    On this week’s episode of Capitol Gains, anchor Madison Mills, Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul, and Senior Columnist Rick Newman take a closer look at the Trump administration’s impact on markets thus far, and preview what could be coming down the pipeline for the economy as the President implements more tariffs, cuts back the federal workforce, as well as other changes to the government. Plus, Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Kerry Hannon stops by the show to discuss Social Security and how Americans should prepare and protect their finances amid the program’s uncertain future. Watch more episodes of Capitol Gains here. Capitol Gains is Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line long after the presidential election polls have closed. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Trump’s trade war escalates: Why the president is tariff-focused

    Trump’s trade war escalates: Why the president is tariff-focused
    Mar 14 2025
    It is another week of President Trump’s tariffs taking focus in the news as the commander in chief issues new threats against Canada and the EU. On this week’s episode of Capitol Gains, anchor Madison Mills, Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul, and Senior Columnist Rick Newman talk about the tariff news coming out of Washington D.C this week and its impact on the economy. Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas also joins the show to discuss the latest on the budget resolution bill. Watch more episodes of Capitol Gains here. Capitol Gains is Yahoo Finance’s unique look at how US government policy will impact your bottom line long after the Presidential election polls have closed. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins

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