3021. Is the Sleeping Giant Awakening?
A discussion on Europe's potential emergence as a geopolitical power amid concerns about U.S. democracy and security, highlighting recent constitutional changes in Germany.
3022. Q1 GDP Tracking: Wide Range
Bill McBride discusses updates on GDP tracking estimates for Q1, highlighting various forecasts and adjustments from different financial institutions.
3023. How Trump's firings could upend a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling limiting his power
Andrea Hsu discusses how President Trump's firings of Democratic members from independent agencies could challenge a long-standing Supreme Court ruling on executive power.
3024. My first trip to Haiti
Tyler Cowen recounts his adventurous trip to Haiti, highlighting the culture, food, and experiences while reflecting on the country's socio-political context.
3025. Why Torsten Sløk was correct
An argument that Torsten Sløk accurately predicted economic growth by challenging conventional economic models and emphasizing the importance of data over traditional metrics like interest rates.
3026. A new-ish gold rush and other indicators
The discussion covers various economic indicators, including rising gold prices, German defense spending, and a slowdown in U.S. mergers and acquisitions.
3027. My New Thought about DOGE
The discussion centers on government spending, the implications of cutting federal employees, and a brief mention of DOGE's potential relevance in this context.
3028. Vogue Magazine on Imminent Recession
The post discusses how economic uncertainty influences hair color trends, highlighting consumer behavior changes and analyzing spending on personal care services as a recession indicator.
3029. Farming is uncertain — a trade war makes it more so
An argument that farmers face increased uncertainty due to tariffs and government policies, compounding existing concerns about prices and weather impacts.
3030. Dems need to moderate and fight
Noah Smith discusses the challenges Democrats face in appealing to voters by balancing moderation with a strong opposition to Trump’s policies.
3031. Defending Apple’s DEI Program
An argument that companies should decide on DEI programs based on consumer satisfaction and market dynamics, rather than external pressures or regulations.
3032. Ben & Jerry's alleges its CEO was fired over its political activism. Here's the scoop
Rachel Treisman discusses Ben & Jerry's claim that its CEO was fired by Unilever due to the company's political activism.
3033. Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 28.5% YoY
The post discusses the significant year-over-year increase in active housing inventory, new listings, and the stability of median list prices in the real estate market.
3034. FT-Booth Macro Survey on GDP Growth vs. Nowcasts, and Recession Start-Dates
A survey reveals declining GDP growth expectations and increasing likelihood of an earlier recession start, with significant downside risks noted by respondents.
3035. The Emperor’s New Philosophy
Paul Krugman critiques the misrepresentation of Trump's economic policies and argues they lack intellectual rigor, reflecting ignorance rather than a coherent philosophy.
3036. NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.26 million SAAR in February; Down 1.2% YoY
Bill McBride discusses the increase in existing-home sales in February, highlighting year-over-year trends and inventory changes according to the NAR report.
3037. The Fed holds interest rates. And, judge denies request to block DOGE's USIP takeover
The post discusses the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates amid tariff concerns and a judge's ruling on DOGE's takeover of a peace institute.
3038. My excellent Conversation with Ezra Klein
A discussion on the intersection of abundance, healthcare, political polarization, and AGI, exploring differing viewpoints on government policies and innovation.
3039. For decades, LBJ's 1965 executive order helped working women. Then Trump revoked it
Andrea Hsu discusses concerns that Trump's rollback of DEI initiatives may hinder women's access to well-paying jobs.
3040. The Federal Trade Commission keeps tabs on big business. Trump fired 2 of its members
Leila Fadel discusses President Trump's dismissal of two FTC members, highlighting concerns about favoritism towards wealthy supporters.