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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...
Science
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...
Science
Mysterious 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Discovered in Egypt
Archeologists from Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities have discovered an enormous black granite sarcophagus in Alexandria, Egypt. The giant stone coffin, which has laid unopened for more...
Science
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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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...
Podcasts
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...
Podcasts
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...
Podcasts
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...
Podcasts
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...
Podcasts
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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Foreign Policy
Ten Times North Korea Agreed to Denuclearization in the Past
President Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un yielded a reaffirmation of the pledge Mr. Kim made in April to his South...
Politics
What We Can Take from the GOP Obamacare Repeal Debacle
President Donald Trump sounded weary when he stepped in front of the press to announce that the GOP's Obamacare repeal had failed to rally...
Russia Connection
What to Expect from Former FBI Director James Comey’s Testimony
Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before Congress for the first time since being fired by President Trump. Here's what to expect.
Politics
A Short Note on the Shooting in Washington
Let's all take a deep breath before we go blaming Democrats and the media for this morning's shooting. The radicalization of politics as blood...
Commentary
Journalism is an Honorable Profession Worthy of Defending
Let me defend an honorable profession that is under siege for political reasons. In my 33 years in the newspaper business, I worked with dedicated...
History
Are all conversations in the Oval Office recorded?
Conversations in the Oval Office are generally not recorded. However, notetakers may be present in important meetings, especially those with foreign leaders.
Presidents could choose...
Cybersecurity
Forgetting The Past: The U.S. Response to Russian Disinformation
Russia's interference during the 2016 elections was not a fluke. Rather it reflects ongoing efforts which date back more than a century. The U.S....
Russia Connection
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s Firing Explained
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced late Friday that he was firing FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a frequent target of...
Media
Trump’s War on the Media Enters a New Phase
Many Americans who pay any attention to politics have probably wondered, "What the heck is a gaggle?" since White House Spokesman Sean Spicer on...