A government that rules by imposing politically-oriented statutes upon its citizens cannot lay claim to governing by “rule of law.” Hayek understood that claiming “legality” to anything the state does is a sure road to tyranny.
Amanda Holmes reads Barbara Guest’s “Parachutes My Love, Could Carry Us Higher.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
Although most political attention is focused on the US presidency, James Bovard pleads guilty to contempt of Congress. This is the Congress that is spending and borrowing the country into financial oblivion, but never taking the blame for the results.
The US says it will sanction Moscow's trade partners if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not reached. Also: review finds BBC Gaza documentary breached guidelines, and WHO endorses twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.
After a fire that killed 9 people at a Massachusetts assisted living facility, some wonder if an inadequate number of firefighters played a role. Wildfire in the Grand Canyon continues to burn out of control. President Trump threatens Russia with tariffs.
CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as inflation in the U.S. slightly rose in June.
Inflation in the U.S. slightly rose in June but was mostly in line with expectations. Has inflation eased enough for the Federal Reserve to consider cutting rates later this year? CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.