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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Podcast: Black America Faces Recession: Report Highlights Housing, AI Policy Issues

A recent report by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies indicates that Black America is already facing a recession, characterized by significant job losses and declines in housing, broadband access, federal employment, and artificial intelligence policy. The 2025 economic downturn has had a disproportionate impact on Black Americans, underscoring systemic inequities. NNPA Senior National Correspondent Stacy Brown joins the Rhythm & News Podcast to share more on this study.

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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