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Economist talks about Trump's speech on the economy and affordability

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, about President Trump's latest speech on the economy and the issue of affordability.

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Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition. Previously, she was the weekend host of All Things Considered and host of the Consider This Saturday podcast, where she drew on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member stations.