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By introducing legislation to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is demonstrating that while Republicans like to talk about free markets, they are statists and interventionists like their Democratic colleagues across the aisle.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/josh-hawley-proves-republicans-still-dont-understand-economics
In this episode, Rivers is joined at Disgraceland Studios by THREE hilarious comedians Kevin Anderson, Kyle Clark, and Brandie Posey for our annual tradition of trying to find the funniest year of all time. This time, it's all about THE YEAR 2009. In Part 2, we go into absolutely everything from the second half of this year: movies, music, TV, and politics. We are also very full of pizza, and some of us are trying to recover from drinking Four LOKO. This was an absolutely crazy year for news and pop culture and we hope y'all have as much fun listening to it as we did recording it. Follow Kevin, Kyle, and Brandie on all forms of social media @KBAndersonYo, @KyleClarkIsRad, and @Brandazzle respectively. Also, be sure to check out Brandie's incredible podcast, "Lady to Lady", on all podcast platforms. Rivers is @RiversLangley Sam is @SlamHarter Carter is @Carter_Glascock Subscribe on Patreon for an UNCUT video version of the show as well as HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod
Real average hourly earnings fell in June. Just one month of data doesn't make a trend, but forces at work in both the labor market and inflation data could further eat into Americans' wages. We'll unpack. Then, President Donald Trump’s bill to claw back federal funding for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting could get a final vote in the Senate today. Plus, the Department of Defense is investing in a U.S.-based rare earth mining company.
Laura explains the differences between real estate professionals and provides tips for hiring one, whether you need to rent, buy, or sell a home.
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House Speaker wants the Epstein files released, adding to party turmoil. American Idol executive shot dead. A dramatic end to the Al-Star game. CBS News Correspondent Cami McCormick has today's World News Roundup.
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From the BBC World Service: The annual inflation rate in the United Kingdom clocked in higher than expected in the month of June, at 3.6%. Much of inflation's stickiness there has to do with rising food and gasoline prices. Meanwhile, U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced steps to encourage people to invest in stocks and shares. Also on today's show: a look at why Cuba's labor minister has resigned and more tariff news for Indonesia and Brazil.
Perhaps no publication contributed more to the Colonials' drive for independence from Great Britain than Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense." But what if he had tried to get the Continental Congress to publish it, instead? The following debate might have occurred.
Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/thomas-paine-slaps-congress-his-resume
In the second part of our series, pop culture historian Jamie Loftus takes us through the meteoric rise of Pee-wee Herman and the withering of Paul Reubens' world as dubious allegations surface that threaten to turn a beloved children’s character into a real life villain. Jamie tells us about his struggle to reconcile the character of Pee-wee with the real Paul Reubens, and how his longtime friendships became his sanctuary until the very end.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of explicit materials involving minors
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Plus: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney admits for the first time that a tariff-free trade deal might not be in the cards for Ottawa. And the Trump administration is planning on making it easier for 401(k) plans to invest in private markets. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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A.M. Edition for July 16. New economic data is starting to reflect the president's tariff and immigration policies, which are filtering through to price tags and weighing on the job market. Plus, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to help make private-market investments more available to 401(k) plans. And from golf to flattering text messages, WSJ’s chief European political correspondent Bojan Pancevski explains how a charm offensive by EU leaders has helped turn President Trump against Vladimir Putin. Azhar Sukri hosts.
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