1401. AI and Nvidia have been bright spots in an uncertain economy, but there are doubts now
Maria Aspan discusses Nvidia's strong financial results amid economic uncertainty and the mixed investor reaction to its stock performance.
1402. Dear Life Kit: Do I have to buy birthday gifts for my 18 nieces and nephews?
An argument that addresses the dilemma of whether to buy birthday gifts for numerous nieces and nephews, considering financial implications and personal values.
1403. Philosophy of freedom podcast with philosopher Rebecca Lowe
Tyler Cowen discusses various notions of freedom with philosopher Rebecca Lowe, focusing on positive and negative freedom and their implications for political systems.
1404. An Emergency non-Emergency Post
Paul Krugman discusses a court ruling declaring Trump's tariffs illegal due to improper procedures, highlighting the implications for his economic claims and governance style.
1405. Snapshots of Global Capital Markets
Timothy Taylor discusses the structure and size of global capital markets, focusing on the dominance of US markets and the differences in financing methods worldwide.
1406. Most of President Trump's tariffs are illegal, U.S. court rules
Scott Horsley discusses a U.S. court ruling that most of President Trump's tariffs are illegal and the potential for an appeal to the Supreme Court.
1407. What Would Success Look Like?
Jon Murphy discusses the implications of job report revisions and the importance of improving data quality in economic statistics.
1408. The War on Roommates: Why Is Sharing a House Illegal?
Alex Tabarrok discusses how zoning laws and regulations have made shared housing illegal, limiting affordable options for low-income individuals and contributing to homelessness.
1409. Book Review: "Breakneck"
Noah Smith discusses Dan Wang's book, highlighting the differences between the U.S. and China in governance, culture, and industrial capabilities, emphasizing the roles of lawyers and engineers.
1410. Decline and Fall of the American Empire
Paul Krugman discusses the decline of U.S. global influence and the impact of Trump's policies on America's alliances and economic power.
1411. PCE Measure of Shelter Declined to 4.0% YoY in July
Bill McBride discusses the decline in year-over-year shelter measures in the CPI and PCE reports for July 2025.
1412. Personal Income Increased 0.4% in July; Spending Increased 0.5%
Bill McBride discusses the increase in personal income and spending in July 2025, along with related economic indicators and inflation rates.
1413. Federal judge says Kari Lake can't fire Voice of America director
David Folkenflik reports on a federal judge's ruling preventing Kari Lake from firing the Voice of America director.
1414. Fiscal Dominance Brings Financial Repression
Pierre Lemieux discusses how fiscal dominance can lead to financial repression through inflation, impacting government expenditures and central bank independence.
1415. With no federal facial recognition law, states rush to fill void
Bobby Allyn discusses how states are enacting laws to regulate facial recognition technology in the absence of federal legislation.
1416. Inflation Adjusted House Prices 2.5% Below 2022 Peak; Price-to-rent index is 9.8% below 2022 peak
An argument that house prices, adjusted for inflation, remain slightly below their 2022 peak, with insights on price-to-rent ratios and historical trends.
1417. Fed governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over firing
A governor sues the president over her dismissal, claiming it stems from unfounded allegations related to mortgage fraud before her confirmation.
1418. Why Aren’t Markets Freaking Out?
The post examines the surprising calm in financial markets despite threats to the Federal Reserve's independence and discusses market behavior in response to economic policy changes.
1419. This rule made many online purchases dirt cheap for U.S. consumers. Now it's ending
The end of the de minimis rule will complicate the import of inexpensive goods for U.S. consumers, impacting millions of packages daily.
1420. 'AI slop' videos may be annoying, but they're racking up views — and ad money
John Ruwitch discusses how "slop" videos created with generative AI attract significant views and revenue despite criticism for their quality.