101. Statement on the Federal Reserve
Greg Mankiw discusses the importance of the Federal Reserve's independence for economic performance and criticizes attempts to undermine it through political means.
102. How Claude Code Changes How I Work (part 5): On The Challenges of Adopting Software That Was Not Designed For Us
The post discusses the transformative potential of Claude Code for social scientists, highlighting risks and the unique challenges faced by users unfamiliar with its capabilities.
103. How IVF has led to a record number of single moms in their 40s
Pallavi Gogoi discusses the rise of single mothers in their 40s due to the accessibility of IVF technology.
104. DOJ subpoenas the Federal Reserve in an escalating pressure campaign
A subpoena from the Justice Department targets the Federal Reserve regarding chair Jerome Powell's testimony, which he views as part of a pressure campaign on interest rates.
105. How Claude Code Has Changed My Work (Part 4-ish): More about Claude Code, its Creator, and Latent Knowledge
Scott Cunningham discusses the revolutionary impact of Claude Code, its creator Boris Cherny, and the gap in understanding its use among social scientists compared to programmers.
106. One Year of Trumponomics
An examination of the economic outcomes of Trump's policies, contrasting his claims of success with public sentiment and objective economic indicators.
107. Why are federal agents gunning down Americans in the streets?
The post examines a controversial shooting incident involving an ICE agent and questions the justification for the use of lethal force against an unarmed individual.
108. Socialism is for losers
Regan critiques the stigma against leftists, arguing that it is exaggerated and that socialism attracts individuals labeled as "losers," while highlighting cultural dominance of left-wing views.
109. Phillips O'Brien on Venezuela and More
The discussion focuses on the complexities of regime change in Venezuela, highlighting the U.S.'s inability to control outcomes despite removing Maduro, and the strengthening of the existing regime.
110. Schedule for Week of January 11, 2026
Bill McBride outlines key economic reports and data releases scheduled for the week of January 11, 2026, focusing on inflation, home sales, and manufacturing.
111. 2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism
Eric Deggans discusses the increasing power of audiences in shaping the future of news and entertainment by 2026.
112. Yellen on Fiscal Dominance
The discussion centers on fiscal dominance, its implications for monetary policy, and the need for credible fiscal adjustments to avoid inflation and instability.
113. The Average Effective Tariff Rate thru October
An argument that the effective tariff rate has recently surpassed 12%, indicating potential cost increases and delayed price effects due to stockpiling and past policy decisions.
114. AI and the Moylan Arrow
The post discusses the invention of a simple car feature that indicates fuel tank location, its impact, and parallels with AI's role in design innovation.
115. Fed's Flow of Funds: Household Net Worth Increased $6.1 Trillion in Q3
The post discusses the increase in household net worth, debt trends, and the value of real estate and equities in Q3 2025.
116. The Mad King’s Madness Deepens
The post discusses Trump's political struggles, his manipulative tactics to maintain power, and the implications of his actions on public perception and policy.
117. America must embrace the Electric Age, or fall behind
An argument that America must enhance its manufacturing capabilities in electric technologies to remain competitive globally, particularly against China's advancements in the sector.
118. Housing Starts Decreased to 1.246 million Annual Rate in October
Bill McBride discusses the decline in housing starts and building permits in October, highlighting changes in single-family and multi-family units.
119. Comments on December Employment Report
Bill McBride analyzes the December employment report, noting a slight miss in job numbers and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.4%.
120. Hiring slows in December to end the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic
Job growth in December was weak, marking the slowest annual increase since 2020, as reported by the Labor Department.