How The Democrats Lost Labor And Found Capital, with David Sirota

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Why Human Progress Is Not Inevitable - ft. Carl Frey

We tend to view technological advancement as an unstoppable force that naturally improves our living standards over time. From the printing press to the internet, modern society assumes that groundbreaking ideas will always find their way into the marketplace. However, beneath th ...  Show more

The Hidden Economic Dangers Of Supreme Court Overreach - ft. Steve Vladeck

For decades, Americans viewed the Supreme Court as an impartial referee standing above the political fray. However, public trust in this vital institution has recently plummeted to historic lows. Many observers blame a surge in ideological rulings that align with the party of the ...  Show more

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