121. At least five interesting things: Bananas republic edition (#60)
Noah Smith discusses the impact of Trump's administration on the economy and public sentiment, highlighting chaos and disapproval among Americans regarding his policies.
122. States sue Trump administration over mass firings of federal employees
Andrea Hsu discusses a lawsuit by multiple states against the Trump administration over the mass firings of federal employees.
123. Schedule for Week of March 9, 2025
Bill McBride discusses the key economic reports scheduled for the week of March 9, 2025, including CPI and job market data.
124. Failure is an option. Here's why some new space ventures go sideways
Scott Neuman discusses the recent failures of space ventures and the "fail-fast, learn-fast" approach in spacecraft development.
125. How our SBCB ratings and NCAA tournament forecasts work
Nate Silver explains the SBCB ratings system, detailing how it builds on the Elo rating method to evaluate college basketball team performance.
126. Business Cycle Indicators plus Employment for February
Menzie Chinn analyzes employment indicators and economic data for February, discussing trends and projections related to the business cycle.
127. March 7th COVID Update: COVID Deaths Declining
Bill McBride discusses the decline in COVID deaths and the decision to continue monitoring metrics despite meeting previous goals.
128. How to start a bank
Sally Helm discusses the complexities of starting a bank, highlighting the regulatory challenges and potential economic impacts of bank failures.
129. Herb Stein on Balance of Payments
David Henderson discusses Herb Stein's insights on the balance of payments, addressing misconceptions about deficits and their implications for the economy.
130. Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla plan
Bobby Allyn discusses a letter from House Democrats to Rubio seeking clarification on a canceled plan involving taxpayer money for Tesla's armored electric vehicles.
131. Authoritarianism: A Deal with the Devil
Jon Murphy discusses the dangers of authoritarianism, emphasizing its seductive nature and the potential for arbitrary power to backfire, regardless of initial intentions.
132. Stats and Fury, Signifying (Almost) Nothing
Paul Krugman discusses the February jobs report, emphasizing its insignificance and the ongoing effects of the Biden economy amidst early Trump administration policies.
133. Asking Rents Mostly Unchanged Year-over-year
Bill McBride discusses the stability of asking rents year-over-year, highlighting factors like increased supply and vacancy rates in the housing market.
134. Fed Chair Powell: Economic Outlook "Uncertainty"
Calculated Risk discusses Fed Chair Powell's insights on the U.S. economy, emphasizing uncertainty, solid labor market conditions, and ongoing inflation challenges.
135. From Orban to Trump, Part II
Paul Krugman discusses the alarming similarities between the autocratic trends in Hungary and the Trump administration's actions in the U.S.
136. Q1 GDP Tracking: Mid-to-High 1% Range
Bill McBride discusses GDP tracking estimates for Q1, highlighting adjustments due to gold imports and changes in consumption and investment forecasts.
137. Can ... we still trust the monthly jobs report?
Wailin Wong discusses concerns about the integrity of government data, particularly the monthly jobs report, amid scrutiny of statistical agencies.
138. Comments on February Employment Report
Bill McBride discusses the February employment report, highlighting job numbers, participation rates, and wage growth trends.
139. The job market is still pretty solid — but there are warning signs ahead
Scott Horsley discusses the current job market's stability while highlighting potential warning signs for the future.
140. February Employment Report: 151 thousand Jobs, 4.1% Unemployment Rate
Bill McBride discusses February's employment data, highlighting job growth, unemployment rates, and revisions to previous months' payroll figures.