Friday, September 12, 2025
Salvador Luria, 1912-1991: A Scientist for Our Time
On accomplished scientist, institution-builder, teacher and activitst Salvadore Luria.
Monopoly Power vs Democracy – Matt Stoller
A wide-ranging discussion of some of the key mechanisms for exercising power in advaced economies, starting with monopolies.
Meet the Grinch Stealing Social Security, the Future of Gen Y And Z
ow Social Security is a victim of wage stagflation.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/20/2022
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Unequal Education and the ‘Great Gatsby Curve’
A look at the role of educational advantage in perpetuating inequality.
As Crypto-Crisis Metastasizes, Big Moves Are Being Made on CBDCs
Leading the charge are the world’s two most populous nations, China and India, which between them account for roughly three out of every eight people on planet Earth.
The Weather Nightmare Before Christmas
A sprawling cold wave and blizzard will bring some of the nation’s most dangerous and disruptive pre-holiday weather in recent decades.
MMT Answers
A short MMT refresher course in the form of a Q&A.
Book Review: Lance deHaven-Smith, “C*******cy T****y in America”
Existing weaknesses and possible strengths of “citizen political science”
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/19/2022
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Open Thread ~
Bloomberg Describes Europe’s Severe and Sustained Energy Crisis Due to Loss of Russian Gas
Bloomberg is countering the prevaiing cheery narrative that Europe can muddle through its ongoing energy crunch.
How Medicare Advantage Plans Dodged Auditors and Overcharged Taxpayers by Millions
A review of 90 government audits reveals that health insurers that issue Medicare Advantage plans have repeatedly tried to sidestep regulations requiring them to document medical conditions the government paid them to treat.
