We’ve been chronicling the trend of younger people getting into stock trading via their phones, which has led to some interesting results, such as last year’s GameStop frenzy. Critics say the more trading stocks feels like a game, the bigger risks people take with their money. Diane Swonk talks the markets with us after data on jobless numbers reflect omicron’s damaging effects on the economy. President Biden said there’s a peacemeal path to move his Build Back Better plan forward.

Aired January 20, 2022

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