Next week, JD Vance and Tim Walz will participate in the sole confirmed vice presidential debate prior to the election. As voters anticipate their economic policies, an examination of their past statements and actions provides insight into their potential future approaches.
Greg Rosalsky, author of the Planet Money newsletter, has reviewed the economic records of both Vance and Walz. The analysis delves into the rationale behind Walz’s support for universal free school lunches and the criticisms this stance has attracted. It also explores the reasons some label Vance as a “Khan-servative” and considers the extent to which these candidates represent a departure from previous policies.
The episode featuring this discussion was hosted by Nick Fountain and Greg Rosalsky. Production credits go to James Sneed and Emma Peaslee, with editing by Meg Cramer. Sierra Juarez provided fact-checking, and Valentina Rodríguez Sánchez handled engineering. Alex Goldmark is the Executive Producer of Planet Money.
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Music for the episode included tracks from Universal Production Music: “The Acid Jungle,” “Himishi Jones,” “C’mon C’mon,” and “What You Like.”