5141. Games we played
Tyler Cowen reflects on his childhood experiences with various card games and their role in family bonding and memories.
5142. Farmers strongly back Trump. A new trade war could test their loyalty
Scott Neuman discusses how American farmers' support for Trump may be challenged by the impacts of a new trade war on their industry.
5143. 'A blitz attack': VA mental health experts liken Elon Musk's emails to warfare
Andrea Hsu discusses how VA mental health experts believe Elon Musk's emails are negatively impacting veterans' care due to increased stress.
5144. Trump pledges support for crypto sector at White House summit
Deepa Shivaram discusses President Trump's commitment to supporting the cryptocurrency sector through the establishment of a strategic reserve using seized bitcoin.
5145. 5 takeaways: China's foreign minister slams Trump's 'two-faced' policies
John Ruwitch discusses China's foreign minister's criticism of Trump's policies amid the escalating trade war and China's role in global affairs.
5146. Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion
The Associated Press discusses Walgreens' agreement to be acquired by a private equity firm for nearly $10 billion, highlighting the potential for operational flexibility post-acquisition.
5147. EPU, News Sentiment, Term Spreads, VIX
Menzie Chinn analyzes economic indicators such as EPU, news sentiment, term spreads, and VIX data to assess market conditions.
5148. Henderson on Canada as a 51st State
David Henderson discusses his perspective on Canada remaining independent rather than becoming a U.S. state, emphasizing the importance of competition among countries, particularly in tax policy.
5149. Trump takes a baseball bat to the U.S. economy
Noah Smith discusses the negative impact of Trump's economic policies, particularly tariffs, on the U.S. economy and business investment during his presidency.
5150. SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
The Associated Press reports on SpaceX's latest Starship test flight, which ended with a loss of contact shortly after launch, following a previous explosion.
5151. Guest Contribution: “Trump’s far out negotiating positions”
Menzie Chinn discusses Jeffrey Frankel's analysis of Trump's negotiating tactics, particularly regarding tariffs and their potential economic impact on the US and its trading partners.
5152. When it comes to the economy, it's all about uncertainty
The author discusses Mark Zandi's views on the negative economic impact of President Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they create.
5153. Review of the Strong Gods II: Big Picture Problems
Kevin Corcoran critiques Reno's views on authoritarianism and social disunity, arguing that his analysis lacks sufficient justification and contains economic missteps.
5154. Adam Smith on Those Who Wish to Dominate Others
Timothy Taylor discusses Adam Smith's insights on the desire to dominate others, highlighting critiques and interpretations of Smith's work on slavery and pride.
5155. Back to the farm?
Scott Sumner discusses the challenges of labor shortages in agriculture and the implications of immigration policies on the U.S. workforce and economy.
5156. Trump's latest tariff twist: A break for Mexico and Canada
Franco Ordoñez discusses Trump's decision to impose and then lift tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, highlighting market reactions.
5157. Trump Is Planning the Biggest Heist in History
Paul Krugman discusses Donald Trump's alleged involvement in cryptocurrency scams and the potential dangers of a federal "strategic crypto reserve."
5158. At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs
David Schaper discusses how housewares industry professionals at a Chicago expo are addressing challenges posed by tariffs and rising prices.
5159. 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in February
Bill McBride discusses early February housing market trends, including sales data and mortgage rates, comparing them to previous years.
5160. Trade Deficit increased to $131.4 Billion in January
Bill McBride discusses the significant increase in the U.S. trade deficit for January, highlighting changes in exports and imports.