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Government. The Big G. We like to imagine the free market and the invisible hand as being independent from political influence. But Nobel laureate, Simon Johnson, says that influence has been there since the birth of economics. Call it political economy. Call it government and bu ... Show More

If we think about the economic effects of President Donald Trumps big taxing and spending and domestic policy bill, we can roughly sum it up in one line. It goes something like this: We will make many big tax cuts permanent and pay for those tax cuts by cutting Medicaid and a few ... Show More

There's an economic fantasy you sometimes hear in D.C. It often gets trotted out when politicians are trying to add billions or trillions to the national debt. They claim that all the new spending will be worth it in the end because we will supercharge economic growth. This fanta ... Show More

Shares of Netflix (NFLX) tanked last week. This news is a way for us to illustrate the importance of buying businesses that have moats. This episode features the wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. Please share and subscribe.  

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This week we're talking about why Meta laid off 11,000 employees, how you should split revenue as creative partners and Casey Neistat's advice for creators. Subscribe to our newsletter here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Today we're talking about different storytelling formats, how to hire, how much to charge for a brand deal, and long-form vs short form content. We also dive into the latest news from the creator economy. Subscribe to our newsletter www.ThePublishPress.com Learn more about your a ... Show More

In September of 2019, I published an episode on the podcast entitled “Why Wework doesn’t work.” This week Wework filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in NJ. The bankruptcy filing affects the main company, and over 400 subsidiary entities that also simultaneously filed for b ... Show More

A rise in the unemployment rate with participation rising points to a looser labor market. (0:15) Stocks set to gain for the week after a down August where oil was a rare winner. (1:27) Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full ac ... Show More

Last month, the U.S. Air Force revealed a prototype for a next generation fighter jet, unveiling a program that had been kept secret throughout its development. What issues do investors face when dealing with classified programs such as this? How should an investor analyze a busi ... Show More

Earlier this month, Raytheon and United Technologies announced a “merger of equals,” promising to create the world’s second largest aerospace company by total revenues. At the same time, United Technologies has also been preparing for the spinoff of its OTIS elevator and Carrier ... Show More