ECON-versations with NABE

About ECON-versations with NABE

Welcome to the official podcast for the National Association for Business Economics! Your one stop shop for catching up on the latest in business economics on the go. NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities.

Publisher

National Association for Business Economics

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Nov 2022

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

174 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   The Labor Brief | October 2026

   On this edition of The Labor Brief with ECON-versations with NABE, Julia Coronado and Sarah Wolfe break down the September employment report, which showed just 29,000 jobs added alongside significant downward revisions to previous months. They discuss what the latest numbers reveal about the labor market’s new steady state, including major sectoral shifts in hiring and the effects of lower immigration, before exploring how the AI investment boom is reshaping productivity, hiring, and capital spending across the economy. Julia and Sarah also examine what the report means for the Federal Reserve, the outlook for interest rates, and the difficult trade-offs policymakers face as they navigate persistent inflation and a cooling—but still healthy—labor market. The 68th NABE Annual Meeting (www.nabe.com/am2026) is headed to Cleveland this weekend, October 11–13! Join leading economists, policymakers, and business leaders for three days of timely conversations on the forces reshaping the global economy, under this year’s theme, Global Structural Reset: AI, Demographics, and Geopolitics. There's still time to join us in person or online! Register at NABE.com/AM2026 (www.nabe.com/AM2026).

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Webinar Replay | September 2026 NABE Policy Survey Results

   Webinar Replay | September 28, 2026 In this episode of ECON-versations, NABE Economic Policy Survey Co-Chair Selma Hepp (Cotality) is joined by survey analysts Holly Wade (NFIB Research Center) and Michael Redmond (Energy Aspects) to discuss the findings of the September 2026 NABE Economic Policy Survey (https://files.constantcontact.com/668faa28001/13271cee-c63f-4fa9-a1ca-81195b6d0ddd.pdf). Drawing on responses from 151 NABE members, the discussion explores economists' evolving views on monetary policy, persistent inflation, and growing concerns about fiscal sustainability. Panelists also examine the economic implications of tariffs, immigration policy, and geopolitical tensions, as well as the opportunities and financial risks associated with artificial intelligence and the interconnected challenges surrounding housing affordability. The panel concludes with an audience Q&A. Conducted September 3–10, 2026, the semiannual survey provides insights into the economic policy issues shaping the U.S. outlook. View the full survey results at NABE.com/Surveys (https://www.nabe.com/Surveys). NABE (www.nabe.com)is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Inside the 2026 NABE Annual Meeting

   In this special episode of ECON-versations with NABE, two co-chairs of the 68th NABE Annual Meeting, Laura Speake and Jack Kleinhenz, preview one of NABE’s biggest events of the year, taking place October 11–13 in Cleveland, Ohio, and virtually. Laura and Jack offer a look inside a wide-ranging program designed to capture some of the biggest changes shaping the economy today. They preview conversations on Federal Reserve policy, financial markets, AI in the workplace, energy and data centers, shifting consumer and demographic trends, geopolitics, and the future of North American trade, along with perspectives from business leaders, policymakers, academics, and economists. They also highlight opportunities to connect with fellow economists through small group discussions and dinners, networking throughout the conference, and a highly anticipated reception at Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Whether you’re a business economist, researcher, policymaker, student, or simply interested in the forces reshaping the global economy, tune in for a preview of what to expect at the 2026 NABE Annual Meeting. 🔗 LINKS: ⁠VISIT THE ANNUAL MEETING HOMEPAGE⁠ (www.NABE.com/AM2026) ⁠VIEW THE FULL PROGRAM⁠ (https://nabe.com/NABE/Events/AM26/AM2026.aspx?eb56ef1cf1e3=2) ⁠REGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY⁠ (https://nabe.com/NABE/Events/AM26/AM2026.aspx?eb56ef1cf1e3=3) ⁠NABE⁠ (www.NABE.com) is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders. ⁠JOIN NABE (www.NABE.com/Join)

Who has been a guest on ECON-versations with NABE

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ellen Zentner
• Julia Coronado
• Kathy Bostjancic
• Martin Holdrich
• Mervin Jebaraj

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YouTube views

23,149

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

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Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

77

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