Some brief Ukraine sightings.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Geopolitical Tensions on Europe’s Southwestern Flank Threaten to Exacerbate EU’s Natural Gas Shortages
The Spanish government has reversed its long-held position of neutrality regarding Western Sahara despite the risk of alienating the EU’s third largest provider of natural gas, Algeria.
At What Point Does a Billionaire’s Greed Hurt the Rest of Us?
How the growth of a billionaire class is the result of policy choices.
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/21/2022
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
IEA Releases 10-Point Plan to Curb Oil Use: The U.S. Is Unlikely to Follow Much – If Any – of It
The IEA last week proposed 10-point plan to curb oil use. Alas, it’s unlikely that current U.S. regulators and political leaders. will provide any more than lip service to these and other long overdue measures.
Ukraine Updates and Scott Ritter on Russia Military Strategy and Progress
Some over the weekend sightings on the war in Ukraine.
‘Unthinkable’: Scientists Shocked as Polar Temperatures Soar 50 to 90 Degrees Above Normal
Scientists express shock and alarm at the unprecedented temperature surges recorded thes weekend at each of the earth’s poles – the latest manifestation of climate change.
Corporate Legacy Debt, Inflation, and the Efficacy of Monetary Policy
Why high levels of corporate debt can make monetrary tightening less effective in controlling inflation.
Senators Introduce Right to Repair Legislation
Senators introduce right to repair bill. Antitrust litigation will proceed regardless of whether federal or state legislation is enacted anytime soon.
COVID Bailouts Helped Politically Connected Businesses More Than Others – New Research
Firms with political connections, and those owned by large and influential shareholders, benefitted most from allocation of COVID bailout funds.
Is China Socialist or State Capitalist? – Michael Hudson and Patrick Bond
Michael Hudson and Patrick Bond: Will China resist financialization and lead the way on climate policy, or is it practicing capitalism lite?
Our Neoliberal Economic System is Making Us Mentally Ill
The neoliberal economy was supposed to bring about a utopian world order. Instead, it produced psychological stress and social breakdown.
