Millionaire Mars Missions

  Millionaire Mars Missions Plus: Republicans are trying to expand a tax deduction they once wanted to cap, a “shocking” and “stunning” January jobs report, and street blocking protestors in D.C. CHRISTIAN BRITSCHGI We’re one step closer to a private, for-profit, libertarian utopia on Mars. Well, sort of anyway. […]

Bobbi Brown’s comeback

  View in browser Subscribe INSIDE SCOOP Courtesy of Melanie Dunea After Bobbi Brown’s 25-year noncompete agreement ended, she launched a cult-favorite beauty brand She spoke with Business Insider about building a new makeup brand, family, aging, and more. READ NOW Insider Today Newsletter Get the inside scoop […]

Congress grills tech execs

February 1, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello! You could win a prize worth up to $480,000 during the Super Bowl. (I’m not talking about that 10-leg same-game parlay you’re banking on.) DoorDash is giving someone everything being advertised during this year’s Super Bowl. In […]

What Was the Deal with George Santos?

Sponsored by California State University, Northridge Our February 22 issue is now online, with Sean Wilentz on the Supreme Court’s duty to disqualify Trump, Emily Raboteau on mothering Earth, Larry Wolff on a new Carmen, Andrew O’Hagan on the dissimulating George Santos, Rachel Nolan on the desecration of the Amazon, Natalie […]

Bipartisan Tax Credit Bonanza

If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here.   Bipartisan Tax Credit Bonanza Plus: California reparations bills drop, the Biden administration continues the war on gas stoves, and D.C.’s rising crime rate. CHRISTIAN BRITSCHGI On Wednesday afternoon, the closely divided House of Representatives passed a much-heralded bipartisan […]

The Latifundia

Christopher Jolliffe Feb 1, 2024 Christopher Jolliffe compares the political and societal chaos during the decline of the Roman Republic with today’s world, highlighting the rise of populism amid collapsing traditional structures. One of the more colourful figures of the late Roman Republic was Publius Clodius Pulcher, a […]

What the Machines Want

Recently at The Signal: Seth Masket on why U.S. conservatives are standing so resolutely behind Donald Trump. Today: How will new regulation affect the course of AI? Daron Acemoglu on the challenges of trying to rein in a powerful and fast-moving tech industry. Also: Victor Shih on the growing […]

2/1/24: Bibi Govt In Tatters Over Hostage Deal, US Court Rules Plausible Biden Complicity In Genocide, Biden Abandons Michigan Arab Americans, House Moves To Impeach Over Border, Senators Humiliated In Tech Hearing, Rightwing Taylor Swift Conspiracies Explode, CNN Catches IDF Lie On Cemetery Atrocity

Krystal and Emily discuss the Bibi government ripping apart amid a hostage deal in the works, US court rules Biden plausibly complicit in genocide, Biden reportedly abandoning Michigan Arab Americans, House plows ahead on border impeachment of Mayorkas, tech execs and senators humiliate themselves in wild hearing, conservatives […]

The meaning of ‘is’

By Aleksey Bashtavenko Academic Composition Kevin Peterson, a man with a steadfast belief in the meaning of ‘is,’ found himself teetering on the precipice of financial ruin. His once robust bank account, fueled by dreams of outperforming his mother and a desire for economic self-aggrandizement, was now spiraling […]

1/31/24: State Dep Gaslights On ‘Contained’ War, Kamala Crumbles During Israel Interview, Israel Raids Hospital Disguised As Doctors, NYT Pulls Daily Podcast Amid Revolt, Cori Bush Investigated, Ilhan Omar Somalia Scandal, Rep Salazar Brags On Funding She Voted Against, E Jean Carroll Offers Maddow Penthouse, Ryan Bodies State Dep On Imran Kha

Ryan and Emily discuss State Dep gaslighting insisting the war in Gaza is contained, Kamala crumbles when pressed on Bibi rejecting two state solution, Israel raids hospital disguised in civilian clothing, NYT pulls The Daily podcast over internal revolt on their Oct 7th reporting, Cori Bush investigated for […]

Google’s costly job cuts

January 31, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hello! It’s never too early to learn the value of a dollar. Check out this third-grade teacher who charges her students “rent” and lets them spend fake money on homework passes and other perks. In today’s big story, […]

Impending Impeachment

Impending Impeachment Plus: a shaky bipartisan border deal, the looming Taylor Swift psyop, and the disappearance of the D.C. area’s greatest landmark. CHRISTIAN BRITSCHGI House Republicans took a major step toward impeaching Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Early Wednesday morning, the House Homeland Security Committee voted […]

Errors and Escalations

Errors and Escalations Plus: Trump vows a costlier trade war, Elon Musk’s brain implant, and more… ERIC BOEHM The drone attack that killed three Americans at a military outpost in Jordan on Sunday occurred amid confusion about the approaching craft,  The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. “The enemy drone approached its […]

Sports investing takes off

January 30, 2024 • 5 min read with Dan DeFrancesco Hi there! Trying to feed a family of six on $100 a week sounds like a game show, but this personal trainer does it. Here’s their shopping list at Costco. In today’s big story, we’re looking at the red-hot […]

Why Drug Prohibition?

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024 Extremism is the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. – Barry Goldwater HORNBERGER’S BLOG January 30, 2024 Don’t Shoot the “Invaders” Over the years that I have served as president of The Future of Freedom […]

1/30/24: Krystal And Saagar Debate Texas-Biden Border Standoff, RFK Jr Says Trump Approached For VP, Trump Fortune At Risk Amid Defamation Case, Biden Caught With US Troops In Yemen, Israel Promises Imminent Lebanon War, Israeli Protesters Block Aid To Starving Gazans

Krystal and Saagar discuss the Texas Biden Admin standoff over the Mexico border, RFK JR says Trump camp approached him for VP, Trump fortune at risk amid defamation and business fraud cases, Biden caught with US troops on the ground in Yemen, Israel promises Lebanon war imminent, Israeli […]