Unmasking U.S. Inflation: John Williams On Economic Realities & Data Distortions

The Good Question Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with John Williams, the founder of Shadow Stats, to uncover the real story behind U.S. inflation, GDP, unemployment, and the money supply. For decades, John has been challenging the accuracy of government-reported economic data—revealing how financial trends and political influences distort the numbers we rely on.

A seasoned economist and Dartmouth graduate, John’s insights have been featured in major publications like The New York Times and Investor’s Business Daily. His mission? To provide an accurate, unbiased picture of economic conditions—helping individuals make informed financial decisions in a world of manipulated statistics.

Tune in to explore:

  • The true impact of inflation on everyday consumers.
  • How government data adjustments affect reported unemployment and CPI.
  • The hidden factors driving economic instability.
  • Where to find trustworthy financial data.

To stay updated on current stats, be sure to subscribe to John’s email list by sending a message to johnwilliams@shadowstats.com.

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

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