1621. 'The Nutcracker' isn't just a cozy classic. It helps ballet companies pay the bills
The post discusses how The Nutcracker is crucial for ballet companies' financial stability, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.
1622. CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulls '60 Minutes' story, sparking outcry
David Folkenflik discusses Bari Weiss's decision to withdraw a 60 Minutes story about alleged abuses at a detention center for Venezuelan migrants.
1623. Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files
Lawmakers threaten to hold the Attorney General in contempt for failing to provide complete files related to Jeffrey Epstein's case.
1624. Boston with my girls in December
The author shares experiences from a trip to Boston with his daughters, highlighting activities, sights, and personal reflections on family and the city.
1625. How’s Sector Employment Doing during This Promised Manufacturing “Golden Age”
Menzie Chinn analyzes recent trends in manufacturing employment and its relationship with tariffs and economic indicators.
1626. Did Las Vegas get too greedy?
Nate Silver discusses Las Vegas's economic challenges, highlighting declining tourism and shifting consumer preferences amid rising costs and a focus on high-end clientele.
1627. Bring Back the Privateers!
Alex Tabarrok discusses Senator Mike Lee's proposal for privateers to combat drug cartels, highlighting historical successes and economic incentives of privateering.
1628. Affordability, Part IV
Paul Krugman discusses consumer sentiment regarding economic affordability, emphasizing feelings of inclusion, security, and fairness as key factors influencing public perception of the economy.
1629. Ten Economic Questions for 2026
Bill McBride poses ten economic questions to analyze potential U.S. economic performance in 2026, focusing on growth, employment, inflation, and housing.
1630. A radio station in Amsterdam is a lifeline for Sudan. After USAID cuts, it's faltering
Indy Scholtens discusses how budget cuts are jeopardizing Radio Dabanga, a crucial information source for Sudan amid ongoing conflict.
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1631. The Man Who Would Be Commissioner* [corrected**]
An argument that critiques the interpretation of employment data, highlighting discrepancies in job growth among native-born and foreign-born workers, and addressing statistical methods used by the BLS.
1632. Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown
Tech companies advise visa-holding employees to remain in the U.S. to avoid potential issues amid ongoing immigration policy changes.
1633. Closing out tabs
Scott Cunningham reflects on personal memories, discusses mental health research, and critiques public policy regarding involuntary hospitalization and its complexities.
1634. Rent Control Creates Ghost Apartments
An argument that rent control laws in New York City lead to vacant apartments due to financial disincentives for landlords to maintain or rent out units.
1635. America and the World
An argument that critiques the recent National Security Strategy, highlighting a shift away from liberal values and a focus on regional interests over ideological competition, particularly with China.
1636. Can we make America feel more affordable?
An argument that explores Americans' dissatisfaction with affordability despite low inflation rates, highlighting a disconnect between perceptions and economic realities post-pandemic.
1637. Schedule for Week of December 21, 2025
Bill McBride discusses the economic reports scheduled for the week of December 21, 2025, including GDP and other key indicators.
1638. Does the conflict between cardinal utility and ordinal preferences just keep on getting worse?
Tyler Cowen discusses the tension between cardinal utility and ordinal preferences in advanced capitalism, exploring how they affect individual happiness and well-being.
1639. Republican Sentiment: “The Sun’ll Come Out, Tomorrow”
Menzie Chinn discusses consumer sentiment trends among Republicans compared to Democrats, highlighting their continued optimism despite overall trends.
1640. The Late 1800s: High Tariffs and Expanding Trade Together?
Timothy Taylor discusses the contradictions of the first age of globalization, highlighting the relationship between high tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and rising global trade.