Ep 81 | Bob Stein | Will Populist Politics Upend the 2026 Midterms…and the Economy? | ROI Podcast

With midterm elections weeks away, First Trust Deputy Chief Economist Bob Stein joins the podcast for his final pre-election check-in. Bob breaks down how rising populist rhetoric could reshape the midterm outcome, and what that means for markets, fiscal policy, and investors. Bob also tackles two related topics on every investor’s radar: the political battle over the AI/data center buildout, and the long-term solvency of Social Security. Whatever the outcome in November, Bo...