2341. Why it's so hard to find a public toilet
Erika Beras discusses the decline of public toilets in the U.S. and how economic and legal factors contribute to the current lack of accessible facilities.
2342. US Holders of Foreign Assets, Foreign Holders of US Assets, and Exorbitant Privilege
The post discusses the dynamics of US and foreign investments, highlighting the growing gap between US assets and liabilities and the concept of "exorbitant privilege" in investment returns.
2343. A Closer Look at Employment
An analysis of recent employment trends highlights the impact of transportation and warehousing sectors, federal worker status, and implications for overall job growth rates.
2344. Game theory in Crazy Town
Scott Sumner discusses the absurdity of bilateral trade deficits and how the US and Europe engage in this imaginary economic narrative.
2345. MAGA’s War on Science
Paul Krugman discusses the GOP's increasing hostility towards science, highlighting funding freezes and politicization that threaten American scientific research and progress.
2346. Heavy Truck Sales Mostly Unchanged YoY in April
Heavy truck sales remained stable year-over-year in April, with slight fluctuations, while year-to-date sales showed a decline, indicating potential economic concerns ahead.
2347. Free Trade and Economic Freedom
Meg Tuszynski discusses the negative economic impacts of Trump’s trade policies and the decline in the U.S. ranking for economic freedom and trade.
2348. Comments on April Employment Report
Bill McBride analyzes the April employment report, highlighting job growth, participation rates, and wage trends while noting revisions to previous months' payrolls.
2349. The U.S. job market cooled slightly as Trump's trade war heated up
An argument that the U.S. job market is experiencing a slowdown amid the ongoing trade tensions initiated by the previous administration's policies.
2350. April Employment Report: 177 thousand Jobs, 4.2% Unemployment Rate
Bill McBride discusses the April employment report, highlighting job growth, unemployment rates, and revisions to previous payroll data.
2351. Trump orders end of NPR's federal funding. And, judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act
Brittney Melton discusses Trump's executive order to cut NPR and PBS funding and a judge's ruling against his use of the Alien Enemies Act.
2352. Shein and Temu will cost more, thanks to massive tariffs going into effect
Emily Feng discusses the impact of new import fees on the prices of goods from Shein and Temu due to tariffs on Chinese e-commerce packages.
2353. Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
An argument that the President's executive order halts federal funding for public broadcasters NPR and PBS, impacting their operations and financial stability.
2354. China says it's considering trade talks with U.S., but demands canceled tariffs
John Ruwitch discusses China's response to U.S. trade proposals, emphasizing its demand for the cancellation of tariffs amidst slowing trade.
2355. Interview with Kenneth Rogoff: Prospects for Debt and Inflation
Timothy Taylor discusses Kenneth Rogoff's insights on US debt sustainability and the potential for rising inflation in the coming years.
2356. Victims of Communism Day
An argument that May 1 should be designated as Victims of Communism Day to honor millions who suffered under communist regimes and raise awareness of totalitarianism's dangers.
2357. SBSQ #20: The game theory of Trump vs. SCOTUS
The discussion centers on political strategy, game theory implications of Trump's actions, and the potential consequences of ignoring party bases in electoral politics.
2358. Zoltraak: Competition versus Stagnation
An argument that human creativity thrives through competition and challenges, while stagnation occurs in the absence of such pressures, illustrated through themes in a Japanese anime.
2359. Ford CEO does the math on Trump's auto tariffs
The post discusses the impact of Trump's auto tariffs on car prices and consumer behavior, featuring insights from Ford's CEO on the potential effects on the industry.
2360. Light Vehicles Sales "Beat the tariff" at 17.3 million SAAR in April
Bill McBride discusses the impact of tariffs on U.S. light vehicle sales, highlighting a surge in sales driven by tariff-related buying in April.