Wednesday, February 18, 2026 / News ASA Podcast: Housing Slumps, Oil Shifts & AI Risks - What It Means for ASA Members Season 6, Episode 3 of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl is here—and this week, Dr. Chris Kuehl tackles the economic shifts everyone is watching. From declining home sales and the latest labor market data to falling crude oil prices, Dr. Kuehl connects the dots on what’s happening now—and what it means for ASA members. He also explores whether healthcare demand is overtaking other sectors, which jobs could be vulnerable to AI, and where construction growth is driving demand for fabricated metal products. Are national headlines telling the full story, or do local trends matter more? Where is housing demand softening—and what are Baby Boomers really looking for in today’s market? If you want practical insight into how these trends could impact your business, you won’t want to miss this 9-minute update. Tune in now—and if you have a question you’d like covered in a future episode or members-only webinar, email Brianna Dovichi at bdovichi@asa.net. LISTEN NOW Print