May 14, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello! Miss Teen USA is turning into the pageant no one seems to want to win. After the initial winner resigned her position, this year’s first runner-up declined to take over as queen. Here’s a timeline of all […]
May 13, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Welcome back! Take extra care to pick the right outfit today, because it could affect your mood. It’s called “dopamine dressing,” and it’s all about feeling better by wearing your favorite styles. In today’s big story, we’re looking […]
May 12, 2024 • 3 min read with Matt Turner Good morning! Welcome back to our Sunday edition, a roundup of some of our top stories. Ever dream of packing it all in and moving to Southern Europe? You may have to rethink: The golden age of golden […]
The Chicago FED just reported a deep concern for the rising delinquencies on all forms of consumer debt, including credit card, delinquencies, auto loan delinquencies, student loan, delinquencies and non payment of rent. This cascading wall of debt is not only hitting consumers but the U.S. economy as […]
If we’re going back to the Gilded Age, can we at least bring back Art Deco? It was a really cool style and they just don’t do it anymore.
May 11, 2024 • 3 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Happy Saturday! If you’re heading out this weekend, here are 11 things a bartender wishes people would stop doing — including asking them to play your favorite song. On the agenda: Soak in the mountain views at the […]
May 10, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Friday! Dust off that old digital camera for any weekend plans you have. You’ll impress the Gen Zer in your life. In today’s big story, we’re looking at how a sports bettor trying to hedge a $1.7 […]
by Peter Zeihan on May 10, 2024 THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR TODAY’S WEBINAR ON THE STATE OF GLOBAL ENERGY! TODAY at 12:00 PM EST Peter will deliver his analysis and forecasts for regional energy production and his assessment of geopolitical risk—everything from war, to […]
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more El Nino Speaks El Nino Sounds Off #9 0:00 4:31 El Nino Sounds Off #9 José Niño sounds off on the growing food crisis that’s impacting the lower class May 9 READ IN APP Upgrade to paid Share José Niño […]
May 9, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Almost Friday! Yesterday, I asked you if TikTok should be banned in the US. More than 60% of readers said they support the ban. In today’s big story, we’re looking at how Corporate America is rethinking its sustainability […]
Global Capitalism Richard D. Wolff Wednesday, May 8, 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM This lecture will also be available on the Democracy at Work YouTube channel; look for the most recent video on the “Global Capitalism” Playlist. It will also be published on our website: http://www.democracyatwork.info. A Marxist […]
May 8 2024 Wasteful Government Spending Adds Up, and All of Us Pay the Price COMMENTARY By David Ditch From $45 million for “diversity and inclusion” scholarships in Burma to $3 million for “girl-centered climate action” in Brazil, excessive U.S. government spending is a big reason inflation continues. […]
May 7, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello! This Sunday is Mother’s Day, which I’m sure you already know. But just in case it slipped your mind, here are some last-minute gift ideas. In today’s big story, we’re looking at the new tech Apple’s set […]
Below is a message from our sponsor, Allegiance Gold. How Banks Can Seize Your Accounts Banks don’t need your permission to legally seize your deposits. This is how you can protect your savings. Learn More 2024 Election: Threat to your finances? Unease grips Americans as they […]
May 6, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Welcome back! The stars will be out at the Met Gala in New York today. But something shines even brighter than the attendees: their incredibly expensive jewelry. In today’s big story, we’re looking at people who feel like […]
May 5, 2024 • 3 min read with Matt Turner Hello! A submersible superyacht sounds like it should belong to a supervillain in an animated movie. But an Austrian company says it’s a real possibility, and it’s already in talks with potential buyers. On the agenda: Silicon Valley […]
View in browser The Dishcast with Andrew Sull… Johann Hari On Ozempic And Bi… 0:00 1:49:54 Johann Hari On Ozempic And Big Food He’s back on the pod with another smashing book. Andrew Sullivan May 3 ∙ Paid READ IN APP My old and dear friend Johann […]
May 4, 2024 • 4 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Foodies rejoice: Disney World now has a Michelin-starred restaurant. So after your kids drag you to Epcot, you can drag them to Victoria & Alberts, where a prix-fixe menu starts at a […]
May 3, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Friday! We might finally have an answer to the barrage of weird AI images like “Shrimp Jesus” that have taken over the internet. In today’s big story, we’re looking at how the outcome of Google’s antitrust trial […]
Millions of Americans Might Lose Internet Access Today. Here’s What You Need to Know Boone Ashworth The Affordable Connectivity Program—a federal benefit that provides discounts on high-speed internet access to low-income Americans—ends on April 30. Here’s what happens next. READ Elon Musk Can’t Solve Tesla’s China Crisis With […]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 No man who knows aught, can be so stupid to deny that all men naturally were born free. – John Milton, Tenure of Kings and Magistrates [1649] HORNBERGER’S BLOG May 1, 2024 Defenders of the Israeli Government Encourage Antisemitism American universities are besieged by […]
May 1, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Halfway to the weekend! Stagecoach, or Coachella with cowboy hats, might have taken over your social media this weekend. Here’s how it’s become the new “it” festival. In today’s big story, what another delay to interest rate cuts […]
For the sake of the day, May Day, I will be doing a special episode. I have been working on for years, a unified theory of politics, history, and economics that explains the last two-hundred years. I have ended up taking the Hegelian composite approach whereby the thesis […]
by Peter Zeihan on May 1, 2024 The Webinar – The State of Global Energy – is only 10 days away! Peter will deliver his analysis and forecasts for regional energy production and his assessment of geopolitical risk—everything from war, to instability and regulatory risk—with an eye on […]
The standard-bearer for the “Voters are too dumb to understand the economy” movement takes an ironic stand against “magical thinking” Matt Taibbi May 02, 2024 ∙ Paid Last week, in “It’s Not Me, It’s You,’” I wrote about a booming new op-ed genre, the editorial that bashes hick […]
How Banks Can Seize Your Accounts Banks don’t need your permission to legally seize your deposits. This is how you can protect your savings. Learn More 2024 Election: Threat to your finances? Unease grips Americans as they ponder the future direction of their finances. Here’s a quick tip […]
May 2, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Almost Friday! Hopefully, you have fun plans for the weekend. But even if you don’t, you can do better than jumping on the PowerPoint party trend. In today’s big story, we’re looking at the biggest topic at this […]
April was a busy month for our newsroom. We’ve been covering the rude awakening that’s about to hit remote workers, the rise of ‘ALICEs,’ the spectacular fall of the Queen of Airbnb, and so much more. Subscribe to unlock all of Business Insider. For a limited time, get […]
April 30, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hey there! Leave it to the Hamptons to figure out a way to turn riding the bus into something fancy. In today’s big story, we examine how tough the job market is for the well-paid employee. What’s on […]
April 29, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Welcome back! Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? A millennial manager details what they learned from their young employees. We’ve also got a limited-time deal for a Business Insider subscription worth checking out. […]
April 28, 2024 • 3 min read with Matt Turner Hello! Apparently, wealthy corporate climbers have a new obsession: a $7,000 chair. The Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and accompanying ottoman have become the pinnacle of status for a certain group of rich, young American men. Now, […]
April 27, 2024 • 3 min read with Joi-Marie McKenzie Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Wait — don’t put down that yummy dessert. One 38-year-old woman told Business Insider that instead of skipping treats, she lost 140 pounds in two years by eating more high-protein foods. […]
Watch the full show: http://www.kimiversenshow.com Haz al-Din, the founder of MAGA Communism and host of The Infrared Show, has been instrumental in the growth of this political tendency in the United States. What started as a meme, MAGA Communism has garnered significant attention and established itself as a […]
April 26, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Friday! You might think Instagram would be a natural fit for Gen Zers if TikTok gets banned, but you’d be wrong. In fact, they’re embarrassed you’d even think that. In today’s big story, we’re looking at how […]
Jose Nino’s Digest Here is my most recent content for you Union-Backed RINO Mike Cabell Goes Down In Flames During the Primaries Conservative voters in Pennsylvania’s 117th House District scored a major victory on March 24, 2024, after challenger Jamie Walsh unseated incumbent Mike Cabell in the Republican […]
By thecollective From Center for a Stateless Society by Logan Marie Glitterbomb “Tax the rich” is an all too common refrain on the left which, thanks to left unity, has even been echoed by many self-proclaimed anarchists. “Taxation is theft” on the other hand is a slogan many […]
From Center for a Stateless Society by Eric F. With this series I am attempting to even further bridge the gap that Carson and Price have worked toward closing and to further reunite market anarchism with its context as part of the socialist political movement and working class […]
April 25, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Almost Friday! Flight delays and cancellations stink, but here’s some good news: A new regulation requires airlines to process automatic refunds. In today’s big story, we’re looking at how millennials have seen their wealth explode over the past […]
April 24, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hi! Costco shoppers who scooped up the store’s gold bars are learning that being an amateur commodities trader is actually really hard! In today’s big story, we’re looking at Tesla’s earnings report and what comes next for the […]
Republicans actually voted FOR increasing credit card fees.1 GOP Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Andy Barr, even tried to convince the public that Americans like higher credit card fees.2 The Biden administration recently instituted a rule to place a limit on how much banks can […]
April 24, 2024 • Weekly Newsletter Apple and Lina Khan’s Antitrust Antics Richard McKenzie (The Beacon) What do you think? Has Samsung been pressing FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan to take on her Apple antitrust case? Bet on it. But she should remember the Microsoft case of the mid-1990s—and […]
Making high finance accessible to ordinary readers, one financial “shit burger” at a time. Emily Bivens and Matt Taibbi Apr 25, 2024 Chris Irons AKA Quoth The Raven Not long ago, economic reporting was the most primitive of news scams. Few campaign reporters understood much about finance and […]
If you think you spent twenty years being ripped off while a generation of rent-seeking scam artists was showered with public subsidies, experts agree: your “perception” needs correcting Matt Taibbi Apr 25, 2024 You only think eggs cost too much. “People are really tying Bidenomics and their perception […]
by Peter Zeihan on April 24, 2024 Energy independence has been a global priority over the past few decades, but not all of that black gold is created equal. The US has been able to capitalize on deposits of oil-bearing shale, so can others replicate this success with […]
Recently from The Signal: Sergey Radchenko on how the war in Ukraine has affected the alliance between Russia and China. … Today: Why are farmers taking to the streets in Europe’s cities? Matthias Matthijs on decreasing food prices, increasing climate regulations, and a disappearing way of life. … Also: […]
April 23, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello there! If you were disappointed to see basketball star Caitlin Clark’s modest WNBA salary, take comfort knowing she just inked an eight-figure endorsement deal with Nike. In today’s big story, we’re looking at the steps being […]
Below is a message from our sponsor, Allegiance Gold. How Banks Can Seize Your Accounts Banks don’t need your permission to legally seize your deposits. This is how you can protect your savings. Learn More Why the 2024 Election Could Change Everything for You From Your […]
A person with no employees who sells stuff they create is, by definition, NOT a member of the petty bourgeois. They are small commodity producers. That distinction was made in the eighteen hundreds. Capitalism is defined as a relationship of exploitation, and a person can not exploit their […]
April 22, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Happy Earth Day! The event is a perfect time to visit One Planet, Business Insider’s hub for climate news, analysis, and action. In today’s big story, we’re looking at a new group of Americans preparing for retirement […]
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