# Ep 407. "Blue Wave" Midterm Effects for the Markets

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Podcast: [Retire SMART Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-smart-podcast-6956219)
Published: 2026-05-01T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What might a “blue wave” midterm do to the market? If retired, is it worth it to take money out of a 401(k) and put it in a Roth IRA? And can AI reduce or eliminate the traditional need for a growing population to grow GDP? David Brooks has answers to these questions in today’s Q&A episode.

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