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Sam’s Links: April Edition

1141. Sam’s Links: April Edition

by Sam Enright | April 30

These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?

1142. These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?

by Rafael Nam | April 30

The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran

1143. The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran

by Scott Horsley | April 30

My very charming Conversation with Craig Newmark

1144. My very charming Conversation with Craig Newmark

by Tyler Cowen | April 30

Episode 70. The White House vs. Industry Titans: A History of American Power Struggles with Tevi Troy

1145. Episode 70. The White House vs. Industry Titans: A History of American Power Struggles with Tevi Troy

by Jon Hartley | April 29

The Last Month’s June Brent and Kalshi Hormuz Re-opening Odds

1146. The Last Month’s June Brent and Kalshi Hormuz Re-opening Odds

by Menzie Chinn | April 29

Elon Musk accuses OpenAI's leaders of 'looting the nonprofit' in court testimony

1147. Elon Musk accuses OpenAI's leaders of 'looting the nonprofit' in court testimony

by John Ruwitch | April 29

Claude Code 45: AI Agents and the Minimum Wage

1148. Claude Code 45: AI Agents and the Minimum Wage

by scott cunningham | April 29

Capitalism and Modernity

1149. Capitalism and Modernity

by Alex Tabarrok | April 29

How much can Trump screw with the midterms?

1150. How much can Trump screw with the midterms?

by Eli McKown-Dawson | April 29

As Supreme Court weighs Trump's immigration policy, senior citizens join the fight

1151. As Supreme Court weighs Trump's immigration policy, senior citizens join the fight

by Andrea Hsu | April 29

Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game

1152. Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game

by Greg Rosalsky | April 29

Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair

1153. Jerome Powell to remain on Fed's board after stepping down as chair

by Scott Horsley | April 29

Why Sen. Warren voted no for Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman

1154. Why Sen. Warren voted no for Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman

by Steve Inskeep | April 29

Scoring the Jensen-Dwarkesh debate

1155. Scoring the Jensen-Dwarkesh debate

by Noah Smith | April 29

FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

1156. FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

by Mandalit del Barco | April 28

Brent Front Month above $111

1157. Brent Front Month above $111

by Menzie Chinn | April 28

Elon Musk testifies against OpenAI, seeking Sam Altman's ouster

1158. Elon Musk testifies against OpenAI, seeking Sam Altman's ouster

by John Ruwitch | April 28

Tuesday's Assorted Links

1159. Tuesday's Assorted Links

by Jadrian Wooten | April 28

HUD Says It’s Legal to Tell the Truth

1160. HUD Says It’s Legal to Tell the Truth

by Alex Tabarrok | April 28