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October 30, 2025

The Indicator from Planet Money - Are China and India BFFs now?

China and India have a long, complicated history. Just a few years ago, there was a spate of armed skirmishes between the two nations. And yet, there are signs of warming relations amidst President Trump’s ongoing trade war. Today on the show, is that trade war pushing India toward China? And what could happen if two of the world’s largest economies come together?

Related episodes:
China’s trade war perspective
What might save China's economy
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October 30, 2025

Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2527: Alphonse Bertillon

Episode: 2527 Alphonse Bertillon: Measuring the Man. Today, the measure of a man.

October 29, 2025

Audio Mises Wire - The Trump Administration Is Lying Us Into Another War

Trump's team is citing the fentanyl crisis to justify its escalations near Venezuela. But virtually all illicit fentanyl is made and smuggled thousands of miles away. If war or regime change in Venezuela is good for the American people, why hide the true motivations?

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trump-administration-lying-us-another-war

October 29, 2025

Curious City - Gone and nearly forgotten: Lincoln Park’s High Bridge

A bridge constructed for sightseeing during the turn of the century soon became known as a place for death. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

October 29, 2025

Audio Mises Wire - How Food Industry Lobbyists Keep the Food-Stamp Gravy Train Going

The food stamp program is a way for Pepsico and the Coca-Cola company to legally rip off the taxpayers.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-food-industry-lobbyists-keep-food-stamp-gravy-train-going

October 29, 2025

The Indicator from Planet Money - Is Obamacare doomed without extended subsidies?

Health insurance subsidies are at the center of the current government shutdown. Democrats want to extend some expiring Affordable Care Act/Obamacare subsidies. Obamacare has weathered several political storms since its inception, but how will it fair without those subsidies?

Today on the show, death spirals and the future of Obamacare.

Related episodes:
The hidden costs of healthcare churn
How doctors helped tank universal healthcare

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October 29, 2025

Articles of Interest - Gear: Chapter 2

Gear gets defined by scientific testing and research.

And this process was pioneered with the development of the field jacket.

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October 29, 2025

Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3244: Bias in Face Recognition Software

Episode: 3244 Bias and Diversity in Photography and Face Recognition Software. Today, bodies, in beautiful black and white.

October 28, 2025

Audio Mises Wire - A Brief History of the Enduring American Embargo against Cuba

For more than 60 years, the US government has enforced a trade embargo against Cuba, ostensibly to force the communist government into collapse. The only thing that has collapsed, however, is the logic in the US policy.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/brief-history-enduring-american-embargo-against-cuba

October 28, 2025

Audio Mises Wire - No, Tariffs Did Not Cause September’s Budget Surplus

September’s fiscal surplus was not thanks to tariff revenue. In truth, it was thanks to Americans paying more in income tax. Tariffs were only 5.7 percent of revenue.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/no-tariffs-did-not-cause-septembers-budget-surplus