981. Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs
Andrea Hsu discusses how some federal workers are not fearful of potential layoffs during the government shutdown despite threats from President Trump.
982. What If the Supreme Court Strikes down the IEEPA Tariffs
An argument that the potential Supreme Court decision on IEEPA tariffs could impact trade policy uncertainty and financial implications for refunds collected by CBP.
983. Do AI Reasoning Models Abstract and Reason Like Humans?
An argument that AI reasoning models may achieve high accuracy but often rely on unintended shortcuts rather than understanding intended abstractions, affecting their generalizability.
984. Who is Bari Weiss? CBS News' new editor-in-chief is a vocal critic of legacy media
The post discusses Bari Weiss's background, her departure from the New York Times, and her role as the new editor-in-chief at CBS News.
985. The Upside of a Bubble (Yes, Really)
Jadrian Wooten discusses the potential positive outcomes of the current AI bubble, suggesting it may lead to valuable infrastructure despite investor losses.
986. State Terror, American Style
Paul Krugman discusses the alarming actions of the Trump administration in Chicago, highlighting concerns about authoritarianism and the erosion of democracy.
987. October ICE Mortgage Monitor: "Home Prices Firm" in September, Up 1.2% Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the increase in home prices by 1.2% year-over-year in September, highlighting trends in the housing market and affordability.
988. Housing October 6th Weekly Update: Inventory Increased 0.2% Week-over-week
Active single-family housing inventory increased slightly week-over-week, with comparisons to previous years indicating ongoing trends and seasonal patterns in the market.
989. Bari Weiss joins CBS with a mandate for 'balanced and fact-based' news
CBS is acquiring The Free Press and appointing its founder, Bari Weiss, as the new editor in chief of CBS News.
990. Struggling with credit card debt? It's not just you. Our latest newsletter can help
The post promotes a month-long email series offering strategies to manage credit card debt and save money.
991. The unraveling of Obamacare?
An argument that Obamacare's financial and political stability is questionable, highlighting the implications of the mandate's unpopularity and ongoing budget concerns.
992. Twenty Two Days in October
The post discusses the implications of a government shutdown on economic data releases, particularly focusing on employment statistics and trends in different firm sizes.
993. The Third Magic
Noah Smith explores the transformative and mysterious nature of AI technology, likening it to magic and discussing its implications for society and understanding.
994. Tech and the Wealth of Nations
The discussion centers on the impact of technological lag in Europe compared to the U.S. and its implications for productivity and economic growth.
995. Delaying Employment Situation Release, CPI Release Next?
The post discusses the implications of delayed employment and inflation data releases, questioning the administration's reaction and analyzing recent economic indicators.
996. AI Scientists in the Lab
The post discusses the development of AI scientists and autonomous labs aimed at accelerating scientific discovery, including potential breakthroughs in materials and biosecurity challenges.
997. Talking With Jonathan Cohn
A discussion on the Affordable Care Act's impact, the impending expiration of enhanced subsidies, and the political implications surrounding healthcare during a government shutdown.
998. Skilled Labor, Labor Values, Prices Of Production
An argument that explores the production and valuation of skilled versus unskilled labor within classical and Marxian economic frameworks, focusing on labor values and prices of production.
999. Here's how the fashion industry is using AI to predict the next big trend
Chloe Veltman discusses how the fashion industry is leveraging AI algorithms to forecast upcoming trends.
1000. Business Cycle Implications from the ADP Release
Menzie Chinn analyzes trends in employment data from the ADP release, focusing on differences between small and large firms' payrolls.