12:00: National debt, bond market chaos, and the stickiness of food prices
1:00: Special rebroadcast: 'Travelpreneur' helps hundreds see the world
The U.S. national debt recently crossed the $40 trillion mark. The bond market is experiencing turbulence. Meanwhile, many of the prices that consumers pay have remained high, including at the grocery store. What can we learn from all this? We compare some grocery bills and dig into the debt, the bond market, and interest rates with economist Eric Morris. Our guests:
- Eric Morris, Ed.D., portfolio manager and staff economist for Alesco Advisors, LLC
- Arielle Rosenfeld, Monroe County resident and home cook
Then in our second hour, our series of special rebroadcasts about touring Rochester and beyond continues. When a girls' trip failed to make it out of a group chat, a business was born. Tarshia Shanai Franklin is one of the top-ranked travel agents in the world. She founded her agency, Sky High Society, after the aforementioned girls' trip became a solo trip and she decided to become a "travelpreneur." She has since helped hundreds of people see the world. In this episode, we talk with Tarshia Shanai Franklin about her work, her travels, and what it means to pursue her passion. Our guests:
- Racquel Stephen, health, equity and community reporter and producer for WXXI News
- Tarshia Shanai Franklin, owner of Sky High Society travel agency and the First Class Travel Network
- Valincia Tyson, owner of Union and Odyssey travel agency, which is under the First Class Travel Network
"Connections" is livestreamed each day on the WXXI News YouTube channel. Watch here.
