641. What Your Venmo Behavior Says About You
Jadrian Wooten explores how Venmo payment choices reflect deeper insights into fairness, friendship, and mental accounting in economic behavior.
642. Is Andrew Cuomo toast?
An argument that analyzes the shifting dynamics of New York's mayoral race, focusing on Zohran Mamdani's rising popularity and Andrew Cuomo's declining support.
643. My Head Talks on Bloomberg
Paul Krugman discusses the negative impact of Trump's economic policies on the American standard of living and the implications of tariffs and immigration on productivity.
644. China is quietly saving the world from climate change
The post discusses China's role in global emissions and argues that making green energy cheaper is essential for combating climate change effectively.
645. Housing September 15th Weekly Update: Inventory Up 1.6% Week-over-week
Bill McBride discusses the increase in single-family housing inventory and its seasonal trends, highlighting data comparisons from previous years.
646. Democrats face an 'extinction moment' as strategists push them onto new platforms
Sacha Pfeiffer discusses how Democratic leaders are urging their party to adopt new digital platforms to effectively engage voters.
647. EJ Antoni, August 22: “The Coming Recession May Have Already Arrived”
Menzie Chinn discusses indicators suggesting a recession may have begun, analyzing economic data and contrasting it with EJ Antoni's claims about the economy's status.
648. Evaluating We Have Never Been Woke, Part 1: Elite Overproduction
An argument that elite overproduction leads to disillusionment among college graduates, as increased educational attainment fails to guarantee upward mobility in a changing economic landscape.
649. FOMC Preview: 25bps Rate Cut Expected
Bill McBride discusses expectations for a 25bps rate cut by the FOMC and analyzes economic conditions and projections for growth, unemployment, and inflation.
650. CBO, CEA-OMB-Treasury, and SPF GDP Forecasts: One Is Not Like the Others…
Menzie Chinn analyzes discrepancies between GDP forecasts from different economic agencies, highlighting the implications of tariffs and immigration on growth projections.
651. The Trump Economy Now: “Dead in the water”
An argument that the current labor market and manufacturing employment indicators suggest a stagnating economy with potential recessionary signals.
652. Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis
A trial program is introduced to expedite the development of electric air taxis, emphasizing both piloted and unmanned operations.
653. You don’t have to say something about every terrible thing
Nate Silver discusses the pressures to comment on tragic events in politics and the value of restraint in public discourse.
654. FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations, door plug blowout
The Associated Press reports on the FAA's proposal to fine Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations related to its 737 factories.
655. Asking only once
Joshua Gans discusses Estonia's digital governance model, emphasizing the efficiency of a system where citizens provide information only once to the government.
656. Fed's Cook claimed second residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claims
A government official's classification of her condo as a vacation home may challenge allegations of mortgage fraud made by the Trump administration.
657. Talking With Erica Groshen, Former BLS Commissioner
Paul Krugman discusses the importance of the Bureau of Labor Statistics with Erica Groshen, focusing on its role and the risks of political interference in data collection.
658. The Bluesky-ization of the American left
The discussion centers on the impact of cancel culture on American society, exploring its origins, effects, and the perception of its power over individuals and organizations.
659. Schedule for Week of September 14, 2025
Key economic reports and Federal Reserve meetings scheduled for the week, including retail sales, housing starts, and industrial production updates.
660. Better Permitting and More Building: Possible?
The discussion centers on improving the permitting process for infrastructure projects to balance environmental concerns and construction needs, proposing reforms to enhance efficiency and public involvement.