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Progressives blame all the recent wildfires on "climate change," but the real culprit is government mismanagement of public forests and grasslands. The recent fire at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is yet another example.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-government-lands-burn
The Texas economy is among the most vulnerable in the country when it comes to the threat of escalating tariffs. While much of the focus has been on trade with Mexico due to tightly integrated supply chains, the future of European trade with Texas is also uncertain. We'll hear what's at stake. Plus, Nvidia can sell chips in China again, and, from Marketplace's "How We Survive," we'll learn what the big tax cut and spending law means for the climate crisis.
What are stablecoins, how do they work, and what does the future hold for these innovative financial instruments? Join Norbert Michel and Jennifer Schulp from the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives as they delve into the evolving landscape of stablecoin legislation. Whether you're a seasoned crypto enthusiast or just curious about digital currencies, this discussion will provide valuable insights into the regulatory environment and the potential impacts on the financial system.
Show Notes:
Jennifer J. Shculp, "Stablecoin Bills Galore, but How Do They Stack Up?", cato.org, February 27, 2025
Jennifer J. Schulp, "Stablecoin Legislation Must Ensure Financial Privacy", CoinDesk, April 24, 2025
Norbert Michel, "The GENIUS Act Is a Good Start, But Congress Could Make It Smarter", Forbes, June 4, 2025
Jennider J. Schulp and Eleanor Mueller, "Stablecoins, Market Structure, and More – Evaluating the Crypto Legislative Landscape", Cato Institute Live Event, June 17, 2025
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Flash floods swamp parts of the eastern US. Supreme Court allows Education Department cuts. New music from Beyonce stolen. CBS News Correspondent Cami McCormick has today's World News Roundup.
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From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump says he backs NATO now that countries in the military alliance boosted funding. The president's comments are part of a wide-ranging exclusive interview with the BBC and follow a threat of tariffs for Russia if there's no ceasefire with Ukraine in 50 days. We'll hear a bit of the conversation. Then, China's economy has outpaced expectations despite pressure from tariffs, and Tesla is set to launch operations in India.
When socialist Evo Morales was elected president of Bolivia, he received favorable press from the western media. Like most socialists, however, his government turned tyrannical. Disqualified from office, he and his followers now seek to stage a coup to return him to power.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/bolivia-held-hostage-tyrants-return
For months, Donald Trump has appeared to back Vladimir Putin. Now, frustrated at the lack of a ceasefire and fed up with Russia, the US president is offering to send weapons to Kyiv. Trust-busters are investigating a whiff of price-fixing in the perfume industry. And why bilingual people may have healthier brains.
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OA1173 - More people have been to space than practice space law, and Professor Michelle Hanlon is one of its most important modern pioneers. Professor Hanlon joins to talk Star Trek captains, preserving historic sites on the Moon, and why she believes the mass privatization of space is--at least if properly regulated--the only way forward.
Prof. Michelle Hanlon’s University of Mississippi faculty biography
“Why Are We All So Obsessed with the Moon?”, Michelle Hanlon, New York Times (12/7/2024)
The Artemis Accords (signed 10/30/2020)
“The Wild Wild West of Space Law,” Michael O’Shea, The Walrus (8/13/2020)
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