Month: July 2025

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WSJ What’s News - Trump’s Tax and Spending Megabill Goes to House Ahead of July 4 Deadline

P.M. Edition for July 1. After an all-night session of dealmaking, Senate Republicans pushed through the bill, which addresses many of President Trump’s priorities. Now, as WSJ tax policy reporter Richard Rubin tells us, the bill heads to the House, where GOP leaders will have to move quickly to meet their July 4 deadline. Plus, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said solid economic activity is allowing the Fed to keep its wait-and-see stance. And the companies behind popular snack brands are adding more, smaller packaging sizes. We hear from reporter Jennifer Williams about the upsides and potential downsides of the move. Alex Ossola hosts.


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Marketplace All-in-One - Is it possible to be a “good tourist”?

Summer is here and like many you might be planning your next vacation. But here’s the thing, a lot of popular destinations are grappling with the pressure of overtourism or mass tourism.


On today’s episode, we dig into the phenonmenon of over tourism, the growing tensions between locals and visitors and the global economic forces at play. Plus, is it possible to be a responsible tourist or have we pushed some destinations too far?


Later, listeners sound off on the power of labor unions and food allergies. Finally, are you team check-in bag or carry-on? This week’s answer to the Make Me Smart question might make you rethink everything!


Here’s everything we talked about today:




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The Journal. - Swipe, Spend, Repeat: The Perks Arms Race in Your Wallet

JPMorgan Chase recently announced that it was raising the annual fee on its popular Sapphire Reserve credit card by 45%. The company believes enough customers will stick around because of the status and exclusivity the card conveys. WSJ’s Imani Moise reports on how credit card companies have increasingly attracted customers by offering perks. Jessica Mendoza hosts. 


Further Listening:

- The Unusual Economics of the Bilt Credit Card 

- The Fight Over Your Credit Card Swipe 


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The Bulwark Podcast - E. Jean Carroll and Sarah Longwell: Such a Bad Man

Ever the journalist, E. Jean took assiduous notes about her two civil suits against Donald Trump, the only occasions he has been held liable for his lies since he became president. And while the origin story of her cases is situated in an infamous department store dressing room, she managed to find a high comedy in the courtroom—her description of Alina Habba is one for the ages. Plus, as the reconciliation bill was moving toward final passage in the Senate, Sarah and Tim discussed the preposterous Frankenstein bill, how Republicans are not listening to their voters, and the worthlessness of Lisa Murkowski.

Sarah Longwell and E. Jean Carroll join Tim Miller.

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: Citizenship and the Census

Every ten years, the United States conducts the census, a crucial survey of the country’s population meant to help Uncle Sam figure out how to plan infrastructure and distribute funding over the coming decade. In recent years, people have argued for and against including a question about citizenship on the census for any number of reasons ... including accusations of conspiracy. Tune in to learn more.

They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/

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Audio Mises Wire - Methodological Individualism in Historical Analysis

To better understand history, we must understand how people thought and acted in the context of their times and the prevailing worldviews of that era. Unfortunately, modern historians insist on looking at US History from modern collectivists viewpoints.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/methodological-individualism-historical-analysis

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Audio Mises Wire - Will New York City Become the New Socialist Paradise?

Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has emerged as a serious challenger to Andrew Cuomo in the race for mayor of New York City. If Mamdani wins, he promises to vastly expand government control of housing and businesses there.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/will-new-york-city-become-new-socialist-paradise