Inflation is bad…a recession is worse

We’re struggling at once with high inflation in the U.S. -- and the possibility of a recession. And some economists are arguing that the steps being taken to ease inflation could actually cause a recession. And would that be even worse? Plus: how the end of Roe v. Wade may overwhelm foster care systems. And: a warning that we face “collective suicide” by climate change. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Russell Contreras. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: A recession would be worse than this End of Roe v. Wade may overwhelm foster care systems Europe heat wave turns deadly as France and U.K. brace for hottest days on record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices