Audio Mises Wire - The European Union Now Resembles the Soviet Union
The similarities between the EU and the USSR are striking, and they are not just a coincidence.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/european-union-now-resembles-soviet-union
Audio Poem of the Day - (No Wind, No Rain)
By Jane Hirshfield
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - The Price of Chutzpah
Today we are joined by Commentary's new Washington commentary columnist Jamie Kirchick to discuss his new piece on Yoram Hazony. Plus the positive job report, Trump's deal-making obsession on the backdrop on Netanyahu's visit to Washington, and John once again recommends Natan Sharansky's Fear No Evil.
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Audio Mises Wire - Are Government Services Underfunded?
Statists love to claim that government services would be better if only they were “fully funded.” However, given their nature, government services always will be seen as “underfunded” no matter how much money politicians throw at them.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/are-government-services-underfunded
Marketplace All-in-One - Texas’ energy grid, 5 years after Winter Storm Uri
Five years ago, Winter Storm Uri took out the lights across the Lone Star State. Hundreds of people died, millions of Texans were left without heat, and it cost the state billions. What’s changed since then? Plus, new payroll numbers are higher than expected, and unemployment is slightly down, but revisions to last year’s totals complicate the story. And later, we check out what one of the country’s most environmentally friendly homes looks like 18 years later.
Time To Say Goodbye - Bad Bunny Triggers the Right and an Exciting Election Result in New Jersey
Hello!
Today we talk about Bad Bunny and the right’s fake outrage and then we bring back war correspondent Patrick Hultgren who is reporting live from New Jersey 11 about the primary victory of Analilia Mejia, the former Bernie campaign director and labor organizer who just upset a whole lot of big money candidates and will almost certainly be representing New Jersey in the House.
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Global News Podcast - Mass shooting stuns Canada
The Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says the entire country is in mourning after nine people were killed in a mass shooting at a school and nearby home in the province of British Columbia. The presumed attacker was also found dead. Also: police in Arizona release a suspect in the disappearance of the mother of the US news anchor, Samantha Guthrie; how noise linked to humans is negatively affecting birds; and a new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights featuring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi is making headlines for its steamy approach to a British classic.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - January Jobs Growth Was Strongest in More Than a Year
Plus: A forecast from the Congressional Budget Office estimates deepening deficits over the next decade. And Kraft Heinz pumps the brakes on its breakup plan. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Audio Mises Wire - Trump’s Assault on Our Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Is it illegal to carry a gun to a demonstration against ICE? According to the Trump Administration, it is.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trumps-assault-our-right-keep-and-bear-arms
