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'The Atlantic's' Derek Thompson Cautions Against Rooting For A Recession

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Many economists are predicting an upcoming recession. That has led some on the left to debate whether to root for a recession, in the hope that it would hurt President Trump's re-election bid. Here & Now's Susan Davis speaks with Derek Thompson (@DKThomp), senior editor at The Atlantic.

This segment aired on August 26, 2019.

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