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Why asking if the U.S. economy is in recession is the wrong question
ResumeWhether or not we are in a recession has been the debate of the last week after gross domestic product numbers signaled a shrink in growth two quarters in a row.
Here & Now's Scott Tong chats with Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson to discuss why determining whether or not we're technically in a recession shouldn't be top of mind.
This segment aired on August 1, 2022.