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Podcast: So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
Episode: 1959: Ask Farnoosh: Prep for a Recession? Also: The Price of Aging and Long-Term care
Description: Register for Farnoosh's free webinar on How to Get a Book Deal.In this episode, Farnoosh opens with a candid reflection on media narratives around Iranian identity and addresses a recent editing glitch from a prior interview.From there, the conversation turns to a growing concern on many economists’ minds: Are we heading toward a recession in 2026?With oil prices climbing past $100 per barrel and historical data linking energy shocks to economic downturns, Farnoosh breaks down what this could mean for your money—and how to prepare with what she call...