2401. Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security
Laurel Wamsley discusses how concerns about the future under the Trump administration have led to an increase in early Social Security claims.
2402. Fed's Flow of Funds: Household Net Worth Decreased $1.6 Trillion in Q1
Bill McBride discusses the decline in household net worth by $1.6 trillion in Q1 2025, highlighting changes in corporate equities and real estate values.
2403. My Conversation with the excellent Any Austin
The discussion centers on the aesthetic appreciation of infrastructure in video games and art, emphasizing analytical thinking over technical comparisons.
2404. House votes to kill funding for public media
A vote is imminent in the House regarding a bill to retract two years of funding for public media.
2405. She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line
Andrea Hsu discusses the impact of proposed legislation on the retirement income of federal employees who retire early.
2406. The hidden costs of healthcare churn
Lillian Karabaic discusses the financial and health implications of healthcare churn in the US, highlighting the reasons behind frequent insurance plan switches.
2407. Borrow Billions for Babies?
An argument that a proposed savings account for newborns funded by borrowed money may not effectively encourage saving or fertility, and could lead to future tax burdens.
2408. Is Macroeconomics a Mature Science?
Timothy Taylor discusses Olivier Blanchard's views on the evolution and maturity of macroeconomics as a science, highlighting its convergence and practical applications.
2409. Are Trump's tariffs legal?
Willa Rubin discusses the legality of Trump's tariffs and the legal theories supporting them amid ongoing court challenges.
2410. Prime Mammals and the Limit of Limits
Kevin Corcoran discusses the challenges of defining self-ownership limits for adults and children, drawing parallels with philosophical arguments about categorization in nature.
2411. Supreme Court press corps asks chief justice to live-stream court's opinions
NPR Washington Desk discusses the press corps' request for the Supreme Court to live-stream its opinions, highlighting the lack of response from the chief justice.
2412. If You Lie With DOGE You Get Fleeced
The post discusses the fallout from the Trump-Musk relationship, criticizing Musk's failed promises regarding government spending and the negative impact of DOGE initiatives.
2413. Inflation is holding steady as Trump's tariffs have yet to fully hit
Scott Horsley discusses the steady inflation rates and the delayed impact of Trump's tariffs on consumer prices.
2414. YoY Measures of Inflation: Services, Goods and Shelter
An argument that analyzes year-over-year inflation measures for services, goods, and shelter, highlighting trends and changes in pricing over time.
2415. At least five interesting things: Anything but protests edition (#65)
The post discusses various topics including government efficiency, misconceptions about waste, and the viability of solar energy, while steering clear of protests.
2416. MBA: Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications rose significantly, driven by increased purchase and refinance activity, despite economic uncertainties and fluctuating interest rates.
2417. Protecting your home from disaster might not help you get insurance
Michael Copley discusses the challenges homeowners face in obtaining insurance despite their efforts to protect against disasters.
2418. ABC drops Terry Moran after he calls Trump a 'world-class hater'
The post discusses ABC News's decision to terminate Terry Moran for violating company policies after he labeled Trump a "world-class hater."
2419. The secret tariff-free zone
Robert Smith discusses the concept of bonded warehouses at the Port of Baltimore, highlighting their role in allowing tariff-free storage of imported goods.
2420. The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes
The Associated Press reports that the U.S. and China have reached a preliminary agreement to resolve their trade disputes following two days of discussions in London.