The Yolk's On You!
Trump fans scramble to defend the president’s inconsistency.
Politics
Ignoring SCOTUS
Plus: A deep dive into the likelihood of China invading Taiwan, a weak dollar, Kasparov sounds constitutional crisis alarms, and more...
How Egg Prices Became the Symbol of Poland's Successful Transition to Freedom
In the chaotic early days of Poland's "shock therapy," free market reformers measured their success by the falling price of this one basic commodity.
A Survey Suggests Most Americans Are Not Keen on Trump's Speech-Based Deportation Initiative
Just a quarter of respondents said they favored deporting students for "expressing pro-Palestine views."
Michael Beckley: China Is Dangerously Weak
The Danger Zone co-author joins the show to discuss China's peaking power, and why that actually makes them more dangerous.
CECOT Forever
Plus: Israel stopped from striking Iran nuclear sites, Zohran Mamdani wants to soak the rich, and more...
Are Public Broadcasters About To Lose Their Subsidies?
Republicans often call for cutting off the funds but have never actually done the deed. Here's why this time might—might—be different.
New 21% Tariff Will Make Fresh Tomatoes More Expensive
Trump hopes you like tomato sauce!
Quinn Slobodian Bastardizes Hayek and Mises
A historian tries to tie two classical liberal economists to the racialist right, and scrambles their words in the process.
The Administration Is Playing Dumb
Plus: Cuomo gains traction, inside Elon Musk's paternity deals, Rumsfeld sass, and more...
Political Violence Surges as the Use of Force Becomes Mainstream
Americans, especially on the left, are growing tolerant of using force to achieve ideological goals.
3 Apocalyptic Climate Change Predictions That Failed To Come True
Yes, the climate is warming. But, despite what you may have heard, we can deal with it.
The Anarchist and the Republican
How John McClaughry and Karl Hess fought to decentralize power—one from inside the system, one ever further from it
Your Tribalism Is Dumb
We don't just crave being on a team; we also crave a rival. We want to be in a club, and we want a nemesis to motivate us.
Justice Kavanaugh Stays District Court Order in Ohio Ballot Initiative Dispute
Not all of the action on the shadow docket involves President Trump.
Derek Thompson: Democrats Must Change
The Atlantic's Derek Thompson urges Democrats to embrace more libertarian, pro-growth policies in his new book.
SCOTUS Rules on Deportation Case
Plus: China-U.S. relations heat up, ICE says ideas shouldn't cross borders, sexytime with the computer, and more...
Review: Authoritarianism Backfires in the Latest Dune Installment
In Max's Dune: Prophecy, even the power to predict others' actions can't tame the chaos of free will.
Florida Cops Arrest Transgender Woman for Using Women's Bathroom
“I am here to break the law,” Marcy Rheintgen said after being given a trespass warning.
America Gained Nothing From Trump's Latest Tariff Stunt
There were no deals. There were no wins. There was no plan.
Ksenia Karelina, Imprisoned in Russia for Donating $51 to a Pro-Ukraine Charity, Is Freed
The American citizen had been sentenced to 12 years in a penal colony for treason.
Trade War With China
Plus: Theories to explain Trump's behavior, the radium girls, university investigations, and more...
Mark Clifford: A Political Prisoner Fights for Free Speech in China
The former editor in chief of the South China Morning Post discusses his book on Jimmy Lai, who is currently on trial in Hong Kong for having the audacity to stand up to the government.
Don't Trust the Experts. Make Them Up!
Plus: Trade with China is basically crippled, FEMA weans NYC, and more...
Trump's Manly Tariffs
Plus: Supreme Court in a holding pattern, NYC acts like money grows on trees, and more...
Louisianans Overwhelmingly Reject Gov. Jeff Landry's Amendments
Voters said no to constitutional amendments on juvenile justice, government spending, and more.
Sellouts and Selloffs
Plus: A deportation fight, pussy hats in Maine, antagonizing Brown University, and more...
