News Clips & Podcasts

March 8, 2021
“Experts Answer Questions on COVID in Colorado: One Year Later Panel”
Fox 21 News: Part 2 a year later of the COVID-19 panel with the mayor and other community leaders.

February 10, 2021
“Local Economist Weighs In On Paying Back Student Loans During Biden Administration”
A KRDO report on the pros and cons of student loan forgiveness and the importance of educating youth about the most highly demanded occupations.

July 12, 2020
“Coronavirus and the Economy”
A Gazette video of three economists giving their thoughts about the intensity and duration of the economic shock created by the pandemic

April 30, 2020
“Colorado’s COVID-19 Unemployment Payments Greatly Surpass Weekly Average During Great Recession”
KRDO News Channel 13 discussion about the unprecedented number of unemployment claims, the industries hardest hit, and investing our way out of the severe downturn.

April 28, 2020
“Back to Business”
Fox 21 News panel on re-opening the Colorado economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 9, 2020
“Breaking Down Wall Street’s Worst Day Since 2008”
Fox 21 reports on understanding the impacts of the Coronavirus on the broader

September 12, 2019
“Colorado Springs Cost of Living Passes National Average”
KOAA reports on the first time in 19 years that Colorado Springs cost of living has exceeded the national average and the role that local (lower) wages plays.

September 11, 2019
“Local Economist Talks Tips for Future Recession”
KOAA reports on five key things everyone should pay attention to in preparation for a downturn.

August 29, 2019
“What Are the Economic Impacts If U.S. Space Command Permanently Stays in Colorado Springs”
KOAA reports on the jobs that would likely be generated if space command stayed permanently in Colorado Springs.

April 4, 2019
“Governor Jared Polis Rolls Out New Healthcare Plan for Colorado”
KOAA reports on possible sweeping new changes for healthcare in the state of Colorado

Feb. 19, 2019
“Red Flags for U.S. Economy Could Lead to Downturn”
KOAA reports on some early indicators of a slowdown in the U.S. and global economies

December 21, 2018
“What Does Partial Government Shutdown Mean for Colorado”
KOAA reports on the impact of the partial government shutdown.

November 28, 2017
“Getting a Job”
KOAA reports on the online one-stop shop for job seekers, employers and students

May 19, 2015
“Creative job incentives bring companies success”
Fox21 News Special Report on workplace incentives with growing competition in the job market in Colorado Springs.

February 2, 2015
“Carson Support”
UCCS’s Tatiana Bailey is interviewed for an expert opinion on military cutbacks on KOAA Channel 5 News at 6 p.m.

Other Podcasts & Interviews

January 2024

“Business Digest”

Dr. Bailey addresses a number of the key economic indicators and how we can best put those indicators into perspective.

October 2023
“NPR Marketplace “
National Public Radio: The number of Americans working from home has declined since 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But still, some 26% of U.S. households have someone working from home at least once a week.

March 2023
“What the Banking Turmoil Means for You “
Colorado Public Radio: Closures of two banks in the U.S., and the rescue of a third, have people wondering whether their money is safe. We break down what this means for Coloradans, and what questions you should ask your bank to know more about their stability. Dr. Tatiana Bailey, an economist who runs Data-Driven Economic Strategies in Colorado Springs, talks with Colorado Matters.

March 2023
“What the Economy Means for your Job Prospects “
Colorado Public Radio: Fewer people are working standard jobs, especially men. Inflation has stayed high, even as the Federal Reserve tries to bring it down. These are some of the trends Tatiana Bailey discussed with Colorado Matters to help us understand what the economy means for our lives. She also talked about one reason you may struggle to get a job, even in this market that favors workers.

September 2020
“Solving for Income Inequality and COVID-19”
SolveCast: This national podcast explains how that the Covid-19 pandemic amplifies already existing systemic income inequality within the United States and how much more economically efficient it would be if we pursued programs that address the root causes of income inequality. We could reduce the massive expenditures on programs like Medicaid and food stamps and instead invest in long-term investments such as upskilling people for the jobs of today and green technologies. Bailey states that a crisis is a terrible thing to waste and that we should use this opportunity to pivot and innovate as a world leader can and should.

March 27, 2020
“COVID-19 Impact Drives State Unemployment Claim Numbers ‘Literally Off the Chart’”
A KRCC, Southern Colorado’s NPR station, discussion about the unprecedented surge in unemployment claims.

February 2020
“Data Driven: UCCS Professor Discusses the Local and Larger Economy”
CU on the Air podcast: A discussion on the local and larger economy and economic forecast.

December 2019
“How Does Data Inform Services?”
Podcast with a detailed look at the characteristics of the chronically homeless in Colorado Springs.

June 4, 2019
“The Extra with Renae Roberts”
KRDO News Radio podcast discussing the Colorado and Colorado Springs economies, with a focus on jobs, housing, and overall growth.

April 9, 2019
“Front Range Facts – Colorado Springs Update with Tatiana Bailey”
Podcast by Anthony Meisner and Jim Merrion – an in-depth discussion on growth in the Colorado Springs region and local real estate.

January 25, 2019
“A Sense of Uncertainty – The Local Economy and the Shutdown”
An interview with NPR on the economic impact of the government shutdown especially with respect to its impact on consumer confidence.

April 18, 2017
Vectra Bank Presentation -Q&A with Tatiana
Tatiana talks about the current economic status and how likely or not that growth will continue into the future.

October 12, 2015
“Preview of the Forum and Economic Trends”
KCME 88.7 FM’s Culture Zone interview with Tatiana Bailey.