What's Happening World? Kids on Political Economy Jason Coupet

In a more lighthearted episode, Sasha and Zeke talk about their summer break plans including camp, swimming, and a visit to Chicago. Other topics include some advice about how kids can stay away for boredom and navigate the ongoing pandemic. 

On this Episode of What's Happening World, Sasha Interviews Dr. Ernst Coupet, Professor of Finance at Chicago State University and her uncle, about money, savings, and liquidity. Topics include interest, why other people can use money you don't need right away, and why Target likes your money on their app. On the Random Questions segment, Sasha and Zeke discuss their birthdays and breaks from school.  

In this episode, Sasha and her producer discuss money. Sasha gives her thoughts about the relationship between money and labor (especially community work), as well as the distinction between need for money and want for money. Sasha mentions barter economies, labor theory of value, trade, and workers. Thank you for tuning in! 

This week, Sasha and Zeke talk about the dominance of English, and why Americans should be open to learning other languages. Topic include why so many people speak English, and what we can do to broaden our minds. Todays episode features guest Jason Coupet, an Executive Producer of the show. 

Sasha gives her thoughts on the links between scarcity and inequality, and helps us understand opportunity costs!