Yes, Trump Really Put Higher Tariffs on Israel Than Iran
And he did it after Israel dropped all its tariffs on American goods.
The Supreme Court Blesses the FDA's Rejection of Flavored Nicotine Vapes
The justices unanimously overturned a 5th Circuit decision that deemed the agency's treatment of e-liquids "arbitrary and capricious."
Trump's New Tariffs on These 3 Countries Look Particularly Foolish
What tariffs on Singapore, Brazil, and Vietnam can tell us about how Trump misunderstands the value of trade.
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As poverty and inflation plunge, Milei's reforms begin to reshape Argentina's economy.
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The novelists join the podcast for a sharp, satirical dive into fiction, free speech, and the absurdity of modern culture.
Nina Jankowicz's Defense of Government Censors Is Based on Misinformation
"Everything looks like a conspiracy when you don't know how anything works," said Jankowicz.
Innocent Father or MS-13 Gang Member?
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Batya Ungar-Sargon: The Case for MAGA Leftism
The author and columnist joins the show to discuss immigration, deportations, and being a "MAGA leftist."
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More litigation is required to find out which kits and unfinished parts are subject to regulation.
The Government Threatened To Seize His Home Over Tall Grass
Bureaucrats in Dunedin, Florida, originally hit Jim Ficken with a fine close to $30,000. When he couldn't pay that, things turned dire.
The Logical Contradictions of Trump's Case for Tariffs
Taxes on imports cannot possibly deliver all the benefits the president is promising.
The Best of Reason: Rise of the Samurai Lawyers
An economist explores how a stable and relatively just legal order emerged in medieval Japan.
Cops Called on Dad for Playing Catch with 14-Year-Old Son at Park
"What is the end game here? Can you write a citation? Can you take me to jail?"
Deported for Innocent Tattoos?
People are allegedly being classified as gang members for tattoos of crowns, clocks, and soccer logos.
Oh, Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to create a federal housing developer is a terrible idea.
Federal Court 'Vacates in Its Entirety' the FDA's Costly and Onerous Lab Test Rule
RFK Jr. should accept the ruling and instruct the agency to immediately halt all efforts to regulate laboratory-developed and in vitro tests.
A Trade War Will Reduce American Exports Too
It's obvious that tariffs will harm American companies that import goods. But the losses don't end there.
Mississippi Says Medical Marijuana Is Legal—Just Don't Talk About It
The state legalized medical marijuana but banned dispensary owners from advertising. Now, one owner is taking the fight to the Supreme Court.
FCC Chair Investigates Disney Over Potential Past and Present DEI Policies
Disney scaled back DEI policies this year. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr still opened an investigation.
Brown University Targets Student Journalist for Emailing Administrators
Brown is violating its code of conduct, which guarantees community members’ right to petition the university.
Gold Tops $3,000
Despite efforts to rein in government debt, gold prices keep rising—suggesting investors aren’t buying the promises of fiscal responsibility.
Trump's Use of the Alien Enemies Act Violates Madison's View of Presidential Power
Alleged criminal aliens may face legal punishment. But only after receiving due process of law.
Cheap Stuff Is a Huge Part of the American Dream
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The 3 Myths Supporting NIH Funding
Innovation, basic research, and economic growth do not rely on federal science funding.
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The New Prohibitionists
The campaign to make America dry is as dubious as the campaign for the food pyramid.
