Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi joins the Rundown to discuss the state of the economy, concerns over consumer spending, and why he doesn't believe the United States is currently in a recession. Then, Former Drug Enforcement Agency Agent in charge of Special Operations Division, Derek Maltz joins the podcast to explain how the digital world has given cartels a stronger trafficking network, how both China and Mexico are responsible for the flow of Fentanyl into the U.S., and how this issue relates back to America's overwhelmed and underfunded law enforcement at the southern border.
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) joins Mike Emmaneul on the FOX New Rundown to discuss gas and inflations effects on the midterms. Then, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors Lawrence Yun joins the Rundown to discuss the current state of the housing market, the lack of supply of homes within the country, and advice for people looking to buy homes.