Labor Daze.
Kevin Hassett’s claims about job growth and inflation as a Labor Day gift are misleading, revealing deeper issues in the U.S. labor market and...
Merchants of Death.
The U.S. healthcare system faces a crisis as coverage declines and costs soar, revealing the urgent need for a transformative solution like Medicare...
Don’t Tax the Rich. Cut Them Off.
Explore the flawed focus on taxing billionaires instead of addressing corporate tax policies that enable wealth inequality and hinder economic...
The Great Unwind.
Explore the risks and realities of AI investments as Wall Street’s bold strategies collide with financial pressures and market uncertainties.
Trump and the Black Jelly Bean Theory.
Explore the implications of Trump’s economic decisions through the lens of the black jelly bean theory, revealing potential pitfalls for the U.S....
How Private Equity Is Hollowing Out America’s Hospitals
A Harvard study finds higher death rates at private equity–owned hospitals. Here’s how Wall Street is reshaping healthcare—and putting patients at...
The Toxic Nature of Hustle Culture.
Explore the toxic impact of hustle culture and its roots in American rugged individualism, revealing the economic precarity it fosters.
Progressive Spotlight: Lina Khan.
From her viral 2017 ‘Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox’ paper to becoming the youngest FTC chair, Lina Khan has transformed into a leading progressive...
United States of Palantir: Peter Thiel’s Baby is Exploding Under Trump
Palantir has been among the biggest beneficiaries of the Trump presidency and is poised to capitalize on Trump’s wealth transfer law, even as its...
Credit Risk.
Analyzing the looming U.S. credit crisis, we delve into market risks, corporate maneuvers, and the potential impact on consumers and the economy.
Stock Buybacks Surge.
Exploring the surge in corporate stock buybacks and their implications for the U.S. economy, highlighting the historical context and potential...
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Building a Civilian Labor Corps: Bracing for the AI Job Apocalypse.
Today we’re tackling our second non-negotiable pillar of establishing a Civilian Labor Corps, and the timing couldn’t be more critical. You may have...
Un-Cooperative.
Worker cooperatives are often viewed as part of the solution to beating back capitalism. Yet there are more than 33 million small businesses in the...
Eric Schmidt the Bed in Stanford Interview.
Have you ever wondered what oligarchs talk about when they think no one is listening? Wonder no more. This week we dissect Eric Schmidt’s recent Q&A...