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After Months Of Inflation, Where Is The Economy Heading? : The NPR Politics Podcast A huge number of voters indicated that the economy was their top concern in the midterm election — something that likely helped Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. But President Biden's party fared far better than expected given how persistent rising costs have been. So what's going on with the economy right now, and what could be coming down the road?

This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Asma Khalid, and chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley.

This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Katherine Swartz.

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After Months Of Inflation, Where Is The Economy Heading?

After Months Of Inflation, Where Is The Economy Heading?

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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on lowering costs for American families at Irvine Valley College in Orange County on October 14, 2022 in Irvine, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on lowering costs for American families at Irvine Valley College in Orange County on October 14, 2022 in Irvine, California.

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A huge number of voters indicated that the economy was their top concern in the midterm election — something that likely helped Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. But President Biden's party fared far better than expected given how persistent rising costs have been. So what's going on with the economy right now, and what could be coming down the road?

This episode was produced by Elena Moore and Casey Morell. It was edited by Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. Research and fact-checking by Katherine Swartz.

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