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Fears of a recession grow as the U.S. economy slow down

The U.S. economy slowed down over the first three months of the year, the first time it has contracted since the pandemic brought it to a screeching halt. There have been other troubling signs, most notably inflation and concerns over the rise in borrowing costs. Diane Swonk, of the economic services firm Grant Thornton, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.