While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.
The Four States NPR News Source 2025 Kansas Association of Broadcasters Award Winner 2nd Place for Website in a Medium Market
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Stream and Listen To KRPS's Weekday Morning & Afternoon Newscasts In The NPR App

If You Can Keep It: Biden says the economy is strong. How do Americans feel?

Apples are displayed at a grocery store in San Anselmo, California.
Apples are displayed at a grocery store in San Anselmo, California.

TheBiden administration saysthe economy is strong. ButmanyAmericansarefeeling differently.

About 4 in 10 Americans feel their personal finances are in excellent or good shape. But less than a quarter of Americans feel the nation’s economy is in the same condition.That’saccording to a Pew Research Survey published last month. 

A Pew Research survey fromearlierMarchthis yearfound that nearly three quarters of Americans say strengthening the economy should be the president and Congress’ top priority. 

We explore how the Fed is responding to the numberoneissue on voters’ minds right now: the economy.

Copyright 2024 WAMU 88.5

Lauren Hamilton, Amanda Williams