Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2406: The Pigeonhole Principle
Episode: 2406 The Pigeonhole Principle. Today, pigeons and pigeonholes.
Cato Daily Podcast - The Corporate Transparency Act Compels Americans to Incriminate Themselves
A little-noted federal law – currently on hold – dramatically expands government surveillance of millions of Americans by requiring tens of millions of businesses to collect and send specific data about the businesses' beneficiaries. Jennifer Schulp and Brent Skorup comment.
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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Yeah!”—Usher
Rob examines the crossroads of Usher’s pop star persona and Lil Jon’s unique vocal and musical genius this week when taking a look back at the smash hit “Yeah!” (1:00). Then, he is joined by Clover Hope to talk about the construction of Usher’s career, the imagery and storytelling that went into making him more interesting to audiences, his staying power, and more (59:00).
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Clover Hope
Producers: Jonathan Kermah, Justin Sayles, and Bobby Wagner
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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Curious City - What was Chicago’s most consequential year? It may not be what you think.
Historians say it’s an impossible question to answer. Major events have shaped Chicago from its very start in 1837, but one year stands out.
The Indicator from Planet Money - What’s a moneyline bet anyway?
The online financial website Investopedia compiles an annual list of the top ten financial terms that drew the most interest from their audience. The 2024 list covers familiar concepts like inflation and tariffs, as well as more niche terms like moneyline bets and stock splits. Today, we visit the highlights of 2024 in economic terms.
The 2024 Investopedia Terms of the Year
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The 2024 Investopedia Terms of the Year
Related episodes:
The Indicator's bet on the Super Bowl
How Trump's tariffs plan might work
The tower of NVIDIA
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Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2364: The Longest Year in History
Episode: 2364 46 BC: In which Julius Caesar creates the longest year. Today, UH scholar Richard Armstrong tells us about the longest year in history.
Audio Mises Wire - Want to Cut Federal Workers? Just Cut Spending.
These days, most federally-funded workers are “private” contract and grant workers. These jobs will quickly disappear if we‘re serious about spending cuts.
Original article: Want to Cut Federal Workers? Just Cut Spending.
Audio Mises Wire - The Keynesian Liquidity Trap Fable
A central doctrine of the Keynesian system is the “liquidity trap” in which consumers hold money in anticipation of higher interest rates. The act of holding money allegedly promotes “underconsumption,” continuing the economic downturn. This doctrine, however, cannot withstand scrutiny.
Original article: The Keynesian Liquidity Trap Fable
Audio Mises Wire - Federal Power and Statist Racecraft
In the post-Civil War South during Reconstruction, federal troops attempted to impose their will in part by pitting recently-freed slaves against southern whites. The outcome was obvious, leading to more than a century of violent racial clashes, all the while strengthening federal power.
Original article: Federal Power and Statist Racecraft
Audio Mises Wire - Self-Described “Austrian” Is New Leader of UK Conservative Party: Should Kemi Badenoch Give Us Hope?
In the aftermath of its recent election debacle, Britain's Conservatives have selected Kemi Badenoch as their new leader. Badenoch describes herself as an "adherent to Austrian Economics." Will it make any difference in Britain's future?
Original article: Self-Described “Austrian” Is New Leader of UK Conservative Party: Should Kemi Badenoch Give Us Hope?