Biden’s $3.40 a gallon problem - a podcast by Vox

Dylan, Jerusalem, and Dara talk about the specific kind of inflation that’s roiling American politics: the heightened price of gas. They discuss how and why gas prices have shot up in recent months, and what it means for Joe Biden’s popularity and presidency. Plus, a white paper about the most important labor market of all: the global market for soccer (excuse me, football) players.

References:Biden’s strongly worded letter on gas prices

Biden is tapping the strategic petroleum reserveReuters on why gas prices are high

Why OPEC isn’t lowering gas pricesEric Levitz on what Biden should do to combat inflation

The correlation between Biden’s popularity and gas pricesLasting Impacts of a Gas Price Shock during Teenage Driving Years

Voters who drive a lot are likelier to vote based on gas pricesPresidential approval is historically strongly affected by gas and food prices (and not due to media coverage)

The collapse of New England’s Transportation and Climate InitiativeWhite paper: “Does Employing Skilled Immigrants Enhance Competitive Performance? Evidence from European Football Clubs”

Mo Salah reduced prejudiceNewcastle Football Club controversy


Hosts:Dylan Matthews (@dylanmatt), senior correspondent, Vox
Jerusalem Demsas (@jerusalemdemsas), policy reporter, VoxDara Lind (@dlind), immigration reporter, ProPublica


Credits:Sofi LaLonde, producer&engineer
Libby Nelson, editorial adviserAmber Hall, deputy editorial director of talk podcasts

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