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February 3, 2023
Friday's e-links
February 3, 2023
February 2023 Friday’s e-links: Why We Need to “Turn Every Page”

Starting our February e-links, I recommend a New York Public Library talk on YouTube from two literary legends.

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February 3, 2023
February 3, 2023
Why It’s Not Easy to Use Less of the Colorado River

Complicated by centuries of obligations, and conflicts between cities and farmers, Colorado River problems are tough to solve.

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February 2, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and paying for the social welfare state
February 2, 2023
Why Federal Spending Cuts Come After Raising the Debt Ceiling

We can look at the federal budget to see why the debt ceiling should be raised before debating federal spending tradeoffs.

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February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023
What We Need to Know About Our Food’s Carbon Footprint

At Chipotle or Panera Bread, we might see the carbon footprint food labels that are starting to proliferate.

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January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023
What Money Should Look (and Feel) Like

Perhaps unaware of the criteria for the most functional currency, Nigeria's new money designers might not have solved its old problems.

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January 30, 2023
summer blockbusters
January 30, 2023
What Movie Makers Say About Gender

Looking behind-the-scenes at women in film jobs, a NY Times critic cites progress from rather dismal figures.

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January 29, 2023
economic tailwinds and headwinds
January 29, 2023
Where Our Economic Tailwinds Are Taking Us

Looking at our economic tailwinds and headwinds, we can ask if together they will create a soft landing rather than a recession.

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January 28, 2023
economic news roundup
January 28, 2023
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Justin Bieber to Ford Pickups

Connecting economics, current events, and history, this week's economic news roundup ranges from the top airlines to the top jobs.

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January 27, 2023
Friday's e-links
January 27, 2023
January 2023 Friday’s e-links: Another Good Mystery

Continuing with our January e-links, I recommend Book One in the Louise Penny 18 volume Inspector Gamache series.

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