Stagflation

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Stagflation has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Aug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show. Discussed in the context of economic challenges and policy responses.

Stagflation is the combination of high inflation, stagnant economic growth, and elevated unemployment. The term stagflation, a portmanteau of "stagnation" and "inflation", was popularized and probably coined by British politician Iain Macleod in the 1960s, during a period of economic distress in the United Kingdom. It gained broader recognition in the 1970s after a series of global economic shocks, such as the closure of the Suez Canal (1967–1975) and the 1973 oil crisis, which disrupted supply

Stagflation at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show
FieldEconomics

How do different shows talk about Stagflation?

2 shows discussed Stagflation in these episodes.

Who talks about Stagflation on podcasts?

Stagflation came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on PBD Podcast.

What is Stagflation mentioned alongside?

Stagflation is most often mentioned alongside Anthropic, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

Mentioned together: Anthropic, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), European Union, Federal Reserve, Flexport, Ford, Heritage Foundation, Home Depot, GDP