Podcast Episodes

What's the difference between Russian and American oligarchs?

We’re sanctioning Russian oligarchs up the wazoo, hoping it’s a way to get Putin to stop his deadly attack on Ukraine. But for this tactic to work (1…

4 years, 6 months ago

Four things you can do for Ukraine

The waitperson where I had breakfast this morning broke down in tears over Ukraine. “I just don’t know what to do,” she said.

She’s not alone. I feel …

4 years, 6 months ago

Vladimir Putin's despicable war and Jerome Powell's bad inflation plan

If Europe and the United States do what must be done next to contain Putin’s despicable invasion – blocking Russian exports of gas and oil – energy p…

4 years, 6 months ago

Office Hours: What should we be prepared to sacrifice to stop Putin's aggression?

When I was in elementary school in the 1950s, I was periodically required to “duck and cover” by huddling under my desk in case the Soviet Union drop…

4 years, 6 months ago

Who cares about Biden's first State of the Union?

In a few minutes, Joe Biden will give his first State of the Union address. It’s his best opportunity between now and November’s midterm elections to…

4 years, 7 months ago

The Putin-Trump Axis

The world is currently and frighteningly locked in a battle to the death between democracy and authoritarianism. Yesterday, Vladimir Putin issued a n…

4 years, 7 months ago

In containing Putin, we must not lose sight of priorities at home

In the midst of Putin’s attack on Ukraine, it’s hard to keep our minds on domestic priorities — such as protecting voting rights, delivering economic…

4 years, 7 months ago

Globalization, Technological Change, and the Jobs of the Future - Wealth and Poverty Class 3

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4 years, 7 months ago

Eight Sobering Realities about Putin's Invasion

We must do what we can to contain Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine. But we also need to be clear-eyed about it, and face the costs. As I’ve sai…

4 years, 7 months ago

Putin's war, economic uncertainty, and socialism for the bankers

The stock market is gyrating wildly in light of Putin’s aggression in Ukraine, but Wall Street traders are doing just fine. Bad news is good news for…

4 years, 7 months ago