Beat the Press Digest: April 26th - May 3rd

[Center for Economic and Policy Research]

This week, Dean covers Purdue Pharma, Jerome Powell, the AI Bubble, and more.

Trouble reading this email? View it in your browser.   May 2026 Beat the Press is Dean Baker’s commentary on economic reporting. He is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).  Digest from April 26th — May 3rd   Purdue Pharma Bites the Dust: Can We Learn Anything?   Five Big Takeaways from the First Quarter GDP Report   Quick Thought on AI and the Environment: It Should Mean MORE Environmental Regulation   Jerome Powell Ends His Career as Fed Chair   Will Gravity Pull Down the AI Bubble?   Support CEPR The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is an independent, nonpartisan think tank that was established to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives. 1611 Connecticut Ave. | Ste. 400 | Washington DC Ph: (202) 293-5380 | in...@cepr.net unsubscribe Update Subscription