WINA Chief Economic Analyst Ed Burton

WINA's Chief Economic Analyst and UVA Professor Ed Burton discussed large scale layoffs at Microsoft due to A-I investment, data centers, inflation, the Federal Reserve and more.

By Jay James October 28, 2026 10:33 am

WINA’s Chief Economic Analyst and UVA Professor Ed Burton discussed large scale layoffs at Microsoft due to A-I investment, data centers, inflation, the Federal Reserve and more.

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Charlottesville City

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CPD arrests 15-year old in connection with Halloween shooting

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Albemarle County

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UVA

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