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Stacy Hawkins discusses the implications of Trump's executive orders on DEI efforts and the legal challenges they face, emphasizing the president's authority and potential impacts.
Kelebogile Zvobgo discusses Trump's Gaza takeover proposal, highlighting its potential legal violations and risks for American servicemembers involved in the plan.
Robin Brooks and Ben Harris discuss Russia's shadow fleet, its origins, and its role in circumventing sanctions imposed by the G7 and Australia on Russian oil exports.
David Henderson discusses Hayek's contributions to the socialist calculation debate and the importance of decentralized information in market economies.
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Menzie Chinn discusses the current state of economic indicators, particularly focusing on the 10-year and 3-month Treasury spread and its implications for recession predictions.
Scott Sumner discusses how the New York Times' recent article on immigration allows American liberals to reconsider their stance, while critiquing its economic claims and data presentation.
David Folkenflik discusses Jeff Bezos' changes to the Washington Post's editorial section, leading to the resignation of an editor.
Jon Murphy discusses the misconceptions surrounding tariffs, emphasizing the importance of political incentives and the failures of tariffs as negotiation tools.
Rachel Treisman discusses how Duolingo's owl mascot faked its death to boost user engagement and attract celebrity attention.
Andrea Hsu discusses the Trump administration's approach to federal employees, highlighting Elon Musk's influence on their tactics.
Nate Silver seeks an Assistant Sports Analyst to improve sports models, focusing on data analysis and visualization for upcoming NFL, NBA, and college basketball seasons.
David Folkenflik discusses Keith Woods' retirement from NPR and the prominence of diversity, equity, and inclusion in current political discussions.
Tom Lawler critiques Treasury Secretary Bessent's claim about the Fed being a "big seller" of Treasuries, clarifying the Fed's actual purchasing behavior.
Bill McBride discusses January's new home sales data, highlighting a decrease to 657,000 annual rate and comparing it to previous months and years.
Kevin Corcoran discusses R. R. Reno's belief in the necessity of strong gods for fostering unity and loyalty in society, countering divisive identity politics.
Calculated Risk discusses a 1.2% decrease in mortgage applications, highlighting trends in refinancing and purchase activity, as noted by Joel Kan from the MBA.
Paul Krugman discusses how Europe's democracies are awakening and strengthening in response to the perceived decline of American leadership under Trump and Musk.
The author discusses the political implications of right-wing populism, particularly in relation to Donald Trump's influence on the U.S. and European politics.
Marielle Segarra discusses tax-related questions from listeners, with insights provided by tax attorneys on issues like payment difficulties and online tax software.
Noah Smith discusses the critical role of federal science funding in maintaining technological progress and warns against potential cuts under Trump's administration.