Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Economy
12/08/2022
What Could Go Right? ChatGPT will (probably) not take my job
Assessing the newest artificial intelligence tool. Plus, college may soon be cheaper.
11/17/2022
What Could Go Right? Welcoming the world’s eight billionth human
And, is the United States ready to turn the page on Trump?
11/08/2022
Turning the tide on hunger
While the progress of the past century is of little comfort to those suffering food insecurity and hunger today, it is a powerful testament to what is possible in the future.
10/27/2022
What Could Go Right? The poorest Americans doubled their net worth
Plus, singing baby sea turtles, Britain's first PM of color, and a civility test
10/20/2022
What Could Go Right? At least it’s not October 2020 anymore
Not too long ago, we were still languishing in lockdowns. We take a look back on how far we have come in the past two years.
10/17/2022
Opinion: There Is a Painless Way to Fix Inflation
At its September meeting, the Federal Reserve again sharply increased its target interest rate by three-quarters of a percent.
09/29/2022
What Could Go Right? Winds of freedom
We talk protests in Iran, the election in Italy, and the world getting richer
09/21/2022
Opinion: What happened to America?
An interview with economist Tyler Cowen on why American progress has seemed to stall and how we can get it back on track.
09/22/2022
What Could Go Right? Politics is pro wrestling
Bipartisan legislation, wealth accumulation, and the possible end of the pandemic
09/13/2022
Pandemic Aid Cut U.S. Poverty to New Low in 2021, Census Bureau Reports
A measure that accounts for all federal subsidies also showed a reduction of almost half in the number of children below the poverty level.
09/15/2022
What Could Go Right? Can we quit the 90s nostalgia?
The receipts have arrived: the world is demonstrably better off today than it was 30 years ago.
08/26/2022