561. What is Schumer's shutdown endgame?
The discussion centers on Democrats' strategies regarding government funding, Trump's stable approval ratings, and the potential impact of tariffs on political dynamics.
562. Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday, but not all stations will carry it
The post discusses Jimmy Kimmel's return to air following a suspension related to comments made about Charlie Kirk amid pressure from the Trump administration.
563. Deal for TikTok creates U.S. joint venture, and government won't have a stake
John Ruwitch discusses the creation of a U.S. joint venture for TikTok, highlighting the absence of government ownership and the role of Oracle in security.
564. Changing Market Conditions, Demand for Observational Causal Inference and Causal Inference I (Sept 27, Saturday) at Mixtape Sessions
The author discusses the upcoming Causal Inference workshop and analyzes changing job market conditions affecting demand for skills in academia and industry.
565. When Loss Aversion Flops
An argument that a charity incentive at the Emmys failed due to loss aversion not applying effectively, highlighting the importance of ownership and collective action problems.
566. Hey, Let’s Undermine America’s Technology, Education and Research!
An argument that recent policies threaten America's global leadership in technology, education, and research, undermining economic success and exacerbating chaos in immigration processes.
567. Housing September 22nd Weekly Update: Inventory Up 0.3% Week-over-week
Bill McBride discusses the slight increase in single-family housing inventory and its seasonal trends compared to previous years.
568. I think we will be OK ...
Joshua Gans discusses the economic implications of AI existential risks and the value of mitigating those risks compared to the benefits of AI development.
569. Why Friends Don’t Let Friends Define Recessions as Two Consecutive Quarters of Negative GDP Growth
An argument that the definition of recession as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth is overly simplistic and overlooks more complex economic indicators and historical context.
570. Evaluating We Have Never Been Woke Part 2: Bootleggers and Baptists
An argument that modern progressives advocate policies benefiting themselves under the guise of social justice, reflecting a complex interplay of motivations reminiscent of historical progressivism.
571. Week 3, days 5 and 6, plus a story about whale watching
The author shares personal experiences of whale watching and attending an NFL game with his son, reflecting on family dynamics and emotional connections to new experiences.
572. Women, Men and Jobs
Paul Krugman discusses gender politics, the labor force participation of men, and the implications of traditional gender norms in relation to economic and social issues.
573. Indians and Koreans not welcome
Noah Smith discusses the Trump administration's harsh immigration policies, particularly targeting H-1B visas and the impact on skilled workers and the tech industry.
574. A simple metric for choosing immigrants for America
An argument that suggests a new metric for selecting immigrants based on cognitive variance and geographic distance to enhance America's talent pool.
575. EJ Antoni: “factor in the millions of people missing from the labor market (don’t have jobs but are excluded from official unemployment calculation)”
An argument that highlights the importance of considering broader unemployment metrics, specifically the U6 rate, to understand the labor market's true state.
576. Trump's new $100K fee on H-1B visas will hurt the tech companies trying to woo him
Maria Aspan discusses how Trump's new $100K fee on H-1B visas will negatively impact tech companies that seek his support.
577. Karen Attiah
The discussion centers on the firing of a prominent editor for her social media comments following a controversial murder, highlighting issues of free speech and media accountability.
578. Schedule for Week of September 21, 2025
Bill McBride outlines key economic reports and data releases scheduled for the week of September 21, 2025, focusing on housing, GDP, and manufacturing.
579. Lawyers vs. engineers: Dan Wang sees U.S.-China dynamics in a new paradigm
An argument that contrasts China's engineering-focused approach with America's lawyer-centric society to explain their differing economic trajectories.
580. Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
Quil Lawrence discusses the Pentagon's new requirement for journalists to sign a pledge to report only approved information.