What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future - Should You Take Trump’s Free $1,000?
Published: July 10, 2026
Duration: 20:57
If you’ve seen ads for Trump Accounts for kids, but also know anything about Donald Trump, you might be wondering “Free $1,000 per baby? Okay, what’s the catch?” It’s a classic.
Guest: Justin Wolfers, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of Michigan, and founder of Platypus Economics.
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