2321. Deadly listeria outbreak leads to recall of ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals
Vanessa Romo discusses a listeria outbreak connected to ready-to-eat fettuccine Alfredo meals, resulting in illnesses and deaths, prompting a recall.
2322. Political Violence in Minnesota and Elsewhere
Pierre Lemieux discusses the nature of political violence, its distinction from ordinary violence, and the implications of collective choices in society.
2323. Bad Times for College Graduates
Paul Krugman discusses the unusual high unemployment rates for recent college graduates despite a generally strong economy, attributing it to uncertainty in government policy.
2324. Western democracies are actually pretty good at war
Noah Smith argues that Western democracies have shown military effectiveness, countering the belief that autocracies are inherently better at war.
2325. Update: The Art of the Soft Landing
The discussion focuses on the Federal Reserve's efforts to achieve a soft landing by balancing interest rate reductions, economic growth, and inflation targets amidst trade-related challenges.
2326. My Conversation with the excellent Chris Arnade
The discussion covers urban design, walkability, cultural insights from travel, and the limited political conversations encountered in various cities worldwide.
2327. What explains the liberal-conservative happiness gap?
An argument that explores the disparity in self-reported mental health between liberals and conservatives, suggesting political attitudes significantly influence happiness levels.
2328. The debt limit, the origins of the X Date, and why it all matters
Amanda Aronczyk discusses the U.S. debt limit, the concept of the X-Date, and its potential global economic implications if not addressed by Congress.
2329. Basic Public-Choice Analysis of Attacking Iran
An argument that public choice theory illustrates how individual interests shape political decisions, particularly regarding military actions and the concept of national interest.
2330. Teaching College Students About Money & Cryptocurrency
Tawni Ferrarini discusses teaching college students about the functions of money, including fiat and cryptocurrency, emphasizing its role in economic stability and growth.
2331. Lessons from Chinese History
The discussion highlights how political and economic policies in ancient China influenced prosperity, emphasizing the contrast between the Song and Ming dynasties' approaches to governance and trade.
2332. Gates, Giving, and Government
Kevin Corcoran discusses Bill Gates' philanthropic efforts, the implications of his wealth distribution, and the relationship between expressive and instrumental preferences in political behavior.
2333. Pro-Trump media figures split over the U.S. role in the Israel-Iran conflict
Pro-Trump media figures express differing views on the U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, with concerns about potential escalation into a larger war.
2334. AIA: "Architecture firm billings continued to decline in May"
Bill McBride discusses the decline in architecture firm billings in May, noting a slight stabilization in the economy and its implications for future construction activity.
2335. Trump pushes back TikTok's sell-by date for a third time
The post discusses the repeated delays in enforcing a ban on TikTok due to national security concerns and Trump's involvement in the decision-making process.
2336. Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts
Predictions indicate Social Security benefits may significantly decrease in 2033 without Congressional intervention.
2337. What are inflation surprises telling us about tariffs?
Claudia Sahm analyzes recent inflation data and its implications for tariffs, highlighting the muted impact on apparel prices and potential future effects on consumer inflation.
2338. 'Labubu' is a plush toy that is causing a frenzy. Here's its origin story
The post discusses the popularity and market dynamics surrounding the Labubu plush toy, including its rapid sellouts and resale value increases.
2339. Housing Starts Decreased to 1.256 million Annual Rate in May
Bill McBride discusses the decline in housing starts and building permits in May, highlighting trends in single-family and multi-family construction.
2340. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Bill McBride discusses a decrease in mortgage applications according to the latest MBA Weekly Survey, highlighting economic factors affecting homebuyers' decisions.