3401. New Home Sales Decrease to 657,000 Annual Rate in January
Bill McBride discusses January's new home sales data, highlighting a decrease to 657,000 annual rate and comparing it to previous months and years.
3402. Reno on Bringing the Strong Gods Back
Kevin Corcoran discusses R. R. Reno's belief in the necessity of strong gods for fostering unity and loyalty in society, countering divisive identity politics.
3403. MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Calculated Risk discusses a 1.2% decrease in mortgage applications, highlighting trends in refinancing and purchase activity, as noted by Joel Kan from the MBA.
3404. Europe: Is the Force Awakening?
Paul Krugman discusses how Europe's democracies are awakening and strengthening in response to the perceived decline of American leadership under Trump and Musk.
3405. A New World Order
The author discusses the political implications of right-wing populism, particularly in relation to Donald Trump's influence on the U.S. and European politics.
3406. What if I'm missing a form? Attorneys answer tax questions from NPR's audience
Marielle Segarra discusses tax-related questions from listeners, with insights provided by tax attorneys on issues like payment difficulties and online tax software.
3407. What happens when we gut federal science funding?
Noah Smith discusses the critical role of federal science funding in maintaining technological progress and warns against potential cuts under Trump's administration.
3408. A Fourth And Fifth Double-Fluke Switch Point For A Triple-Switching Example
Robert Vienneau discusses the fourth and fifth double-fluke cases in a series on switch points and cost-minimizing techniques in economic models.
3409. Paul Millerd on AI and writing
Tyler Cowen discusses Paul Millerd's insights on how AI will transform writing, including the speed of production and the evolution of authorship.
3410. Federal board orders government to reinstate six workers fired by Trump
Andrea Hsu reports on the Merit Systems Protection Board's decision to reinstate six federal workers dismissed during Trump's administration.
3411. How Black farmers are sowing seeds of racial justice, liberty, and equity
Keon L. Gilbert discusses the historical and ongoing struggles of Black farmers in the U.S. related to discrimination, land ownership, and economic marginalization.
3412. Elon Musk and spiky intelligence
Nate Silver discusses Elon Musk's intelligence, the concept of "spiky intelligence," and how it relates to his successes and failures in various ventures.
3413. A few comments on the Seasonal Pattern for House Prices
Bill McBride discusses the seasonal patterns of house prices and how distressed sales affected these trends over time.
3414. Tell us your story about car insurance premiums
Robert Benincasa discusses the rising car insurance premiums and invites readers to share their experiences regarding these costs.
3415. Conference Board: “Pessimism about the future returned”
Menzie Chinn discusses the decline in consumer confidence as indicated by the Conference Board index and its implications for future economic expectations.
3416. FDIC: Number of Problem Banks Decreased in Q4 2024
Calculated Risk discusses the FDIC's report indicating a decrease in problem banks and improvements in the banking industry's financial metrics for Q4 2024.
3417. Fabric giant Joann is going out of business and closing all of its 800 stores
Joe Hernandez discusses Joann's financial struggles leading to the closure of all its stores after a pandemic-related sales increase.
3418. Consumer confidence falls the most since 2021 over fears about inflation and tariffs
Scott Horsley discusses a decline in consumer confidence due to rising inflation concerns and potential tariffs proposed by President Trump.
3419. From tariffs to spending, rounding up the Trump administration's econ-related actions
The Planet Money staff discusses the Trump administration's rapid economic actions and policies since taking office.
3420. Tuesday's Assorted Links
The author discusses various stories related to economic principles, including gold movement, consumer behavior, and the impact of egg prices on chicken hatcheries.