Category Archives: Guest Post

Is The U.S. Preparing To Punish OPEC?

Has the US still not worked out that there are some parties it can’t push around, and OPEC might be one of them?

US Efforts To Turn Farm Animal Poop into Biofuel Spark Concerns

Manure biofuel seems to be taking off despite red flags such as explosions and environmental damage.

Links 5/17/2023

Some US National Security Experts Call for Peace in Ukraine

While it is now acceptable to suggest negotiating an end to the Ukraine conflict, that’s still a long way from a needed consensus.

Ukraine’s Neoliberalism on Steroids, Europe’s Economic Suicide

Yves here. Sit back and enjoy yet another discussion between Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson, this time joined by Professor Mick Dunford at the Geopolitical Hour. Today’s tour starts with Ukraine, moves to Russia, and then continues to Europe, the US and China. It is noteworthy to see the Western media act as if Europe’s […]

2:00PM Water Cooler 5/16/2023

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Advertiser Block Lists as a Threat to Media Integrity

Advertiser conventional wisdom about ad placement is suboptimal for them and bad for publishers.

Links 5/16/2023

US Corn Industry Faces Tough Times In Its Two Largest Export Markets, China and Mexico

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China has sought new suppliers, including fellow BRICS members Brazil and South Africa, to reduce its dependence on US producers, while Mexico is determined to push through with its partial ban on GM corn.

2:00PM Water Cooler 5/15/2023

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The Extraordinary Generosity of Central Banks Towards Banks: Some Reflexions on Its Origin

Central banks provide even more gimmies to banks than you likely realized.

Links 5/15/2023

United Pilots Picket for Better Contract After American, Southwest Counterparts Authorize Strikes

Will “the most pro-labor president in history” get to smash another looming strike?

The EU Looks Doomed to Repeat its Russia “De-Risking” Strategy with China

Plans are lacking, but that hasn’t stopped Brussels before.

Links 5/13/2023