1281. The Lowdown on Debasement
Paul Krugman discusses the implications of rising gold prices and the concept of "debasement" in relation to U.S. economic and political conditions under Trump.
1282. Sam’s Links: January Edition
Sam Enright shares a roundup of links covering topics from innovation policy to cultural insights and academic resources, reflecting his interests and work.
1283. Feds arrest Don Lemon, Minnesota journalist and 2 others over church protest
David Folkenflik reports on the arrest of Don Lemon and a Minnesota journalist during a church protest, highlighting the implications of their detainment.
1284. Trump taps Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
Scott Horsley discusses Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair and the president's push for lower interest rates.
1285. Are the French lazy?
An argument that the French prioritize leisure over work, reflecting cultural values and economic conditions, rather than laziness, with implications for productivity and social norms.
1286. Kari Lake promotes Trump on Voice of America. Does that break the law?
An argument that Kari Lake's comments on Voice of America may blur the line between journalism and propaganda in support of Trump.
1287. Kalshi in court over 19 federal lawsuits. What's the future of prediction markets?
Bobby Allyn discusses the impact of ongoing lawsuits on prediction markets and their growth during Trump's second term.
1288. Trump thinks a weaker dollar is great for America. Is he right?
An argument that a weaker dollar can benefit some economic sectors while negatively impacting others, reflecting on the president's recent comments about its value.
1289. What if AI succeeds but OpenAI fails?
An argument that the AI industry may thrive while OpenAI could fail, highlighting the risks for investors and potential impacts on the broader market landscape.
1290. 2028 Democratic primary draft #2
Nate Silver discusses the early dynamics of the 2028 Democratic primary, analyzing potential candidates and party factions in a competitive political landscape.
1291. Medicare Advantage insurers face new curbs on overcharges in Trump plan
A plan aims to reduce overpayments to Medicare Advantage insurers, raising questions about its implementation and potential impact on costs.
1292. The World Files for Economic Divorce from America
The post discusses a significant EU-India trade agreement, highlighting a shift in global economic relations away from the United States and critiquing Trump's trade policies.
1293. Cutsinger’s Solution: The Price of Education
An argument that subsidies for higher education primarily benefit universities and their employees when the supply of education is perfectly inelastic, leading to higher tuition without increased enrollment.
1294. Claude Code Series (part 10): Producing Highly Effective Decks for My Data Science Class
The post discusses using Claude Code to create effective lecture slides for a data science class, emphasizing the importance of dictation and iterative design in the process.
1295. No, China doesn't plan 1000 years ahead
Noah Smith discusses recent political purges in China, analyzing Xi Jinping's leadership style and the implications for China's future stability and international relations.
1296. On The Failure Of So-Called Neoclassical Economics
Robert Vienneau contrasts classical political economy and marginalist theories, arguing that modern economists validate classical economists while marginalists' approaches are ultimately incoherent.
1297. Caregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal
Andrea Hsu discusses the Labor Department's proposal to eliminate wage protections for home care workers, which the administration argues increases costs.
1298. Kamin & Sobel: “Termites are slowly feasting away at the foundations of the dollar’s dominance”
Menzie Chinn discusses how Trump's policies are undermining the dollar's dominance and its global credibility, likening the situation to termites damaging a foundation.
1299. The Liminal Status of US Immigration Policy
Timothy Taylor discusses the liminal status of immigrants in the US due to executive immigration policies and the lack of congressional action since the 1990s.
1300. Tesla profits slumped 46% last year, as it lost its crown as the top EV seller
Camila Domonoske discusses Tesla's significant profit decline and its loss of leadership in the electric vehicle market.