1441. Wide Dispersion in Nowcasts and Tracking
The discussion highlights significant discrepancies in GDP nowcasts from various institutions and the divergence between employment and output indicators.
1442. Some Snapshots of the US Demographic Future
Timothy Taylor discusses the long-term demographic trends in the US, focusing on population aging, fertility rates, and immigration's impact on the economy.
1443. Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers'
The Associated Press reports on a federal judge's ruling allowing offshore wind farm work to continue amid President Trump's opposition.
1444. Zohran’s high-risk, high-reward strategy
Nate Silver analyzes Zohran Mamdani's political positioning, highlighting his outsider appeal and high-risk strategy within the context of New York politics.
1445. Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates
An argument that a proposed cap on credit card interest rates is introduced amid rising financial burdens on consumers.
1446. $240,000 in-office vs. $120,000 remote
A debate on job preferences highlights how wages reflect trade-offs between salary and job characteristics like flexibility and work-life balance, illustrating economic principles of labor supply.
1447. The Ignominious Death of Drill, Baby, Drill
A discussion on the failed energy meeting involving Trump and oil executives, highlighting the impracticality of his drilling policies and the current economic realities of oil extraction.
1448. Statement on the Federal Reserve
Greg Mankiw discusses the importance of the Federal Reserve's independence for economic performance and criticizes attempts to undermine it through political means.
1449. How Claude Code Changes How I Work (part 5): On The Challenges of Adopting Software That Was Not Designed For Us
The post discusses the transformative potential of Claude Code for social scientists, highlighting risks and the unique challenges faced by users unfamiliar with its capabilities.
1450. How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s
Pallavi Gogoi discusses the rise of single mothers in their 40s due to the accessibility of IVF technology.
1451. DOJ subpoenas the Federal Reserve in an escalating pressure campaign
A subpoena from the Justice Department targets the Federal Reserve regarding chair Jerome Powell's testimony, which he views as part of a pressure campaign on interest rates.
1452. How Claude Code Has Changed My Work (Part 4-ish): More about Claude Code, its Creator, and Latent Knowledge
Scott Cunningham discusses the revolutionary impact of Claude Code, its creator Boris Cherny, and the gap in understanding its use among social scientists compared to programmers.
1453. One Year of Trumponomics
An examination of the economic outcomes of Trump's policies, contrasting his claims of success with public sentiment and objective economic indicators.
1454. Why are federal agents gunning down Americans in the streets?
The post examines a controversial shooting incident involving an ICE agent and questions the justification for the use of lethal force against an unarmed individual.
1455. Socialism is for losers
Regan critiques the stigma against leftists, arguing that it is exaggerated and that socialism attracts individuals labeled as "losers," while highlighting cultural dominance of left-wing views.
1456. Phillips O'Brien on Venezuela and More
The discussion focuses on the complexities of regime change in Venezuela, highlighting the U.S.'s inability to control outcomes despite removing Maduro, and the strengthening of the existing regime.
1457. Schedule for Week of January 11, 2026
Bill McBride outlines key economic reports and data releases scheduled for the week of January 11, 2026, focusing on inflation, home sales, and manufacturing.
1458. 2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism
Eric Deggans discusses the increasing power of audiences in shaping the future of news and entertainment by 2026.
1459. Yellen on Fiscal Dominance
The discussion centers on fiscal dominance, its implications for monetary policy, and the need for credible fiscal adjustments to avoid inflation and instability.
1460. The Average Effective Tariff Rate thru October
An argument that the effective tariff rate has recently surpassed 12%, indicating potential cost increases and delayed price effects due to stockpiling and past policy decisions.