Renowned Economist Justin Wolfers Joins MeidasTouch Network as Chief Economist

MeidasTouch Forms Strategic Partnership with Wolfers’ Platypus Economics

LOS ANGELES — The MeidasTouch Network today announced that renowned economist, University of Michigan professor, and leading economic commentator Justin Wolfers has joined the MeidasTouch Network as its Chief Economist.

In his new role, Wolfers will deliver original economic analysis, videos, reports, and special coverage across the MeidasTouch Network.

Separately, MeidasTouch and Platypus Economics—the independent media company founded by Wolfers—have entered into a strategic partnership to help accelerate Platypus’ growth while expanding high-quality economic coverage across the MeidasTouch Network. Through the partnership, MeidasTouch and Platypus Economics will work together to expand the reach of new economics content across both platforms.

Wolfers joins an expanding roster of journalists, legal analysts, and creators across the MeidasTouch Network, including Scott MacFarlane, Katie Phang, Legal AF led by Michael Popok, Tennessee Brando, Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl), Majority 54, and the recent launch of On Sunday with Jack Cocchiarella.

“Justin is the best economics communicator in the business,” said Ben Meiselas, Co-Founder of the MeidasTouch Network. “He makes complex economic issues understandable, engaging, and relevant. Having him join as our Chief Economist is a major addition to our newsroom, and we’re equally excited to partner with Platypus as we continue investing in the future of independent media.”

“I’m thrilled to join the MeidasTouch Network as Chief Economist while continuing to build Platypus,” said Justin Wolfers. “MeidasTouch has become the leading independent news network by reaching billions of views with smart, engaging journalism. I’m excited to contribute to that mission while working with the team to help Platypus reach even more people with accessible, fact-based economic reporting.”

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About the MeidasTouch Network

The MeidasTouch Network is the leading independent news network, producing original reporting, investigative journalism, podcasts, livestreams, and video programming that reaches billions of views across digital platforms.

About Platypus

Platypus Economics is an independent media company founded by Justin Wolfers dedicated to making economics accessible through engaging reporting, commentary, and educational content.