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Joe Biden and Ukraine Explained
It is now becoming increasingly clear that President Donald Trump threatened Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky with the loss of military aid unless Ukraine pursued...
Is a Recession Coming? (with Neil Irwin)
Signs of Recession?
The U.S. economy is entering the longest expansion in history. But, how long can it last? The economic turmoil and relentless uncertainty...
Unintended Consequences: How Tariffs Explain Lagging Business Investment
Despite a tax cut that strongly incentivized business investment, recent economic data suggests companies are not spending significantly more on new equipment. Fear of...
What to Make of Mueller’s Testimony
Robert Mueller arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday in the uniform that has been a trademark throughout his career - dark suit, white shirt, blue...
How Washington Is Sowing the Seeds of Economic Calamity
On this week's Axis of Reason podcast, we talk with best-selling author James Rickards about his new book, Aftermath: Seven Secrets of Wealth Preservation...
Why Was Twitter Down?
Thursday afternoon, a cryptic error message greeted Twitter users. It simply said, "Something is technically wrong."
According to DownDetector.com, reports of problems at Twitter started...
Federal Cannabis Regulation: Stuck in the Weeds
The legal marijuana market is growing like weeds in the field. Analysts project that worldwide, consumers will spend $16.9 billion on legal cannabis this...
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Did NASA Find Evidence of Life on Mars in 1976?
A NASA experiment suggested life on Mars in 1976. However, the failure of other instruments to detect organic material and possible non-biological explanations for...
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The Trump-Russia Memos, Roughly Explained
The Trump-Russia Memos, Roughly Explained
A collection of opposition research memos containing unverified allegations of collusion between Presidential-elect Donald Trump's team and Russia to interfere...
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For Democrats, Blocking Neil Gorsuch Won’t Pay Off
Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court has been well-received -- certainly among Republicans -- and among at...
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Is a Recession Coming? (with Neil Irwin)
Signs of Recession?
The U.S. economy is entering the longest expansion in history. But, how long can it last? The economic turmoil and relentless uncertainty...
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How Washington Is Sowing the Seeds of Economic Calamity
On this week's Axis of Reason podcast, we talk with best-selling author James Rickards about his new book, Aftermath: Seven Secrets of Wealth Preservation...
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PODCAST: The Mueller Report (with Nicholas Grossman)
The Mueller Report is in the books. Nicholas Grossman, international relations professor at the University of Illinois and editor at Arc Digital, joins Taylor...
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PODCAST: The Dramatic NC09 Ballot Fraud Hearing
As the NC State Board of Elections prepared to decide his father's fate, Mark Harris' son took the stand. in an emotional statement, John...
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PODCAST: Peak Trump with David Stockman
Ronald Reagan’s OMB Director, David Stockman, talks about his new book, Peak Trump. In a wide-ranging discussion, Mr. Stockman presents a sobering, data-driven assessment...
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PODCAST: State of the Shutdown
Nancy Pelosi suggested that the State of the Union address be delayed until after the government shutdown is resolved. Has the annual address, with...
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The Trump-Russia Memos, Roughly Explained
The Trump-Russia Memos, Roughly Explained
A collection of opposition research memos containing unverified allegations of collusion between Presidential-elect Donald Trump's team and Russia to interfere...
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For Democrats, Blocking Neil Gorsuch Won’t Pay Off
Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court has been well-received -- certainly among Republicans -- and among at...
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Trump’s Travel Ban and the Perils of Populism
The first two weeks of the Trump Presidency have been a wild ride. The breakneck pace of executive orders, battles with the media and generally doing exactly...
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The Berkeley Controversy Over Milo Yiannopoulos Has Echoes in Legal History
In 1964, Clarence Brandenburg, a KKK leader from Ohio, invited local media reporters to cover a rally where a handful of his supporters were...
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In Defense of Sean Spicer
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer made his satirical debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend. President Lyndon B. Johnson might have some advice.
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Why Sen. Elizabeth Warren Was ‘Silenced’
The partisan outrage mill was restocked with fresh grist on Tuesday night when Senators invoked a century-old rule to rebuke Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren for...
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7 Best Quotes from Marco Rubio’s Brilliant Response to Elizabeth Warren
Earlier this week, as the outrage over "silencing" Sen. Elizabeth Warren was hitting fever pitch, Senator Marco Rubio took to the Senate floor to give an impassioned...
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What to make (and not make) of Michael Flynn’s resignation
The resignation of President Trump's National Security Advisor Michael Flynn is the latest plot twist in a young administration not short on drama. Flynn's...
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Trump and Russia: Smoke, Mirrors and Fire
Listening to the partisan debate over President Donald Trump's White House and Russia, one of two things must be be true. Either, as Trump supporters...