Category Archives: Guest Post

Sen. Sanders Shows Fire, but Seeks Modest Goals, in His Debut Drug Hearing as Health Chair

“What am I missing in thinking that it’s cruel to make a medicine that people can’t afford?”

Links 3/25/2023

The Collapse of Antiquity: Greece and Rome as Civilization’s Oligarchic Turning Point

The media introduction to Michael Hudon’s newest book, The Collapse of Antiquity.

Artificial Intelligence in Medicare Advantage Plans Impedes Access to Care

Another reputable body reports more examples of Medicare Advantage plans using AI to engage in insurance fraud.

Crash Landing? Part 2 – The Usual Suspects

What parts of the financial system are most vulnerable to a crash?

The Pushback Against Biometric Surveillance and Control Systems Is Growing on Both Sides of the Atlantic

“Taking our data without notice isn’t convenient, it’s creepy.”

What’s Actually Behind the Banking Crisis? Why You Pay When They Play.

Law and economics expert Walker Todd explains how a financialized system creates havoc and why it’s time to rethink banking

2:00PM Water Cooler 3/23/2023

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Energy Transition Advocates Get A Reality Check

Big Oil rollls out new messaging designed to stoke worry about green energy plans.

Links 3/23/2023

Crash Landing? Part 1 – Bonfire of the Banks

Satyajit Das looks at how banks got themselves into so much trouble and what the recent bailouts portend.

The Fed Accused of ‘Playing With Fire’ After Latest Rate Hike

The Fed confirms that its priority is crushing workers, and it believes it’s protected banks enough to allow it to continue.