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calzone.onsets
5 out of 5 stars
Educational and Entertaining
Ant and James give me plenty to think about and plenty to laugh about. Great podcast!
libertarian John
5 out of 5 stars
The “Car Talk” of economics and politics
A clear-eyed view of economics, politics, and unintended consequences from a mostly libertarian perspective. James and Antony remind me of “Click and Clack” from Car Talk, both informative and entertaining. Unless you are a “government can solve all of our problems” type, you will enjoy this immensely.
slakeducharme
5 out of 5 stars
Will Surprise You
It’s both informative and entertaining. Although James is a little too melodramatic - likely doing it for the humor? Antony is ever optimistic and excitable, which is contagious to the minds need to know about todays topics in depth and from a practical perspective.
Howard OKC
5 out of 5 stars
Antony for president!
I would vote Antony for sure. Followed him from youtube and found this podcast! Lots if insight and makes ton of sense!
DCWakaH2Os
5 out of 5 stars
Words & Numbers
This PodCast by two educators of disparate fields (Economics & Political Science) provides me with more valuable information and enjoyment than most other things these times.
Birddog817
5 out of 5 stars
5 Stars is not enough!
Hands down, one of the best source of thought provoking ideas and commentary on the planet.
Corb's IPod
5 out of 5 stars
Professional and honest
Favorite finance podcast.
NCR Veteran Ranger
2 out of 5 stars
James is too angry
I write this as a longtime fan, who gave the show five stars in 2018/2019. During 2020 and beyond, James became increasingly aggravated and irritable. I hope he finds peace soon, because he has been very difficult to listen to in the opening segments. He mistakes vitriol for humor (particularly towards Anthony), and can’t stop railing against Trump for even a single episode. Sure, make the well deserved jab, but I subscribed to Words and Numbers for heady intellectual talk, not another parade of orangmanbad jokes.
FireShield95
5 out of 5 stars
Wrong about anarcho-capitalism
But right about everything else.
nitramiz
5 out of 5 stars
#188 wasn’t exactly precise on Bitcoin’s history, future, current situation
Love the show! But this episode put me on edge the moment I saw it available, because I expected a lot more biased and perplexed commentary from Roger Ver against Bitcoin (not Bitcoin Cash). Surprisingly, it wasn’t incredibly biased and misleading.. With that said.. There’s a decent amount of inconsistency with his explanation of how Bitcoin has evolved and how it has attempted (and succeeding) to solve the medium of exchange problem that was intentionally left out by Ver here; e.g. Layer 2 solutions such as Lightning, Liquid, etc. Those false claims about big businesses dropping Bitcoin some years ago (Microsoft, etc) due to it becoming too expensive are insulting to the Bitcoin community. Bitcoin was initially wrongly overhyped as fast and “free”, but then reality kicked in and those businesses that didn’t understand and/or want to believe in the intentional creation of a fee market decided it’s too early or to make a fork of Bitcoin (hence all the Bitcoin insert_something_here clones). There was no mention of businesses that are dropping altcoins (including Bcash) in favor of becoming a Bitcoin-only business. This is happening more frequently now since serious financial businesses (Unchained Capital, River Financial, etc) understand the real value proposition of Bitcoin as its going through its evolution of becoming the digital money of the world (yep, I’m brainwashed too). Please, have someone explain Bitcoin’s history and pathway going forward from its actual progress. At least Ver didn’t sh*t on Bitcoin completely, which I can only applaud as a basic bitcoiner. Keep up the good work!
nicmart
3 out of 5 stars
Not inspired
Slick happy talk without much substance.
LibertyFan1468
5 out of 5 stars
Logical and Rational
James and Antony take a logical and rational approach to complex issues. You won’t get this type of thoughtful analysis from mainstream outlets.
Huckleberryzen
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Podcast
Just listened to #169 and loved it. These guys are brilliant and have strong opinions. They articulate their thoughts in a mindful and respectful way, it is a pleasure to listen to these guys. Listen :-)
MJB822318
5 out of 5 stars
Best Current Events Show
Perfect cast of characters for everything I look for in current events. They deftly puncture tribalism and false teachers at every turn.
W&N Listener
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Podcast
This is easily the best part of my Wednesday. Harrigan and Davies offer reasonable, heartfelt and often uplifting commentary that is so conspicuously absent from today's political discourse. Little doubt the world would be a better place if we heeded their advice and made a concerted effort to be nice to each other.
Lucifer in OH
5 out of 5 stars
Spot on
Reasoned, principles, and unemotional podcast on the interplay of politics and economics. Give it a listen, you won’t be disappointed, unless you’re dumb.
jonnall
5 out of 5 stars
Simply excellent.
James and Antony discuss excellent topics in an educational and entertaining way. Highly recommend. Be nice to each other.
TriKnight-1
5 out of 5 stars
AMAZING
I really love this. They’re very knowledgeable and I love how they diss everybody and they’re not biased very much (except maybe anti-government). keep it up!
sne296
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding.
I have often wondered about the genesis story of this podcast. Whose idea was it to put these two together, and has that individual been properly rewarded for their contribution to humanity?
HDA2929
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and thought provoking
I may not agree with everything said, but this podcast is thought provoking and still entertaining. One of the nice aspects (that more podcasts should emulate) is that each episode is as long as it has to be. They don’t stretch out the topic to fill space to make the podcast conform to a specific time.
Amilopolous
5 out of 5 stars
Fun podcast about important topics
This may be my favorite podcast. James and Antony are very skilled in taking important and sometimes complicated topics, and making them accessible to everyone, with a sprinkle of humor. They have great chemistry which makes the show work very well, and despite what James says, they are always open to suggestions and dialogue with people with whom they may not necessarily agree.
rygroves
5 out of 5 stars
My Favorite Podcast
Each week I tune into James and Antony for great perspective and humility about the world and it’s workings. I wish all lawmakers, politicians, and business owners had this as required listening!!
Kevin D 89
5 out of 5 stars
Viewing the world as it is in fact, not in emotion
I genuinely look forward to listening to this show every week. The hosts James and Antony, do an excellent job of viewing issues that face us each day bereft of any bias except for that of logic, fact, and evidence. Sprinkle in a little bit of bad humor and a great deal of intelligence on a broad range of topics from economics to classical liberalism, and we have ourselves a classic for any car ride or workout.
zeMinimalist
5 out of 5 stars
A filter of logic + reason
It’s always a breath of fresh air to listen to Words and Numbers. They break down events and ideas into a logical way using reason rather than emotion. I highly recommend it.
SamuelWipplinger
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
This is my favorite podcast so far and that doesn’t seem likely to change
Bill7994//
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Podcast
Educational, relevant, funny, and civilized.
Spidaaaaaaman
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Love listening to this every Wednesday on my way home from work.
VictryRos
5 out of 5 stars
Rare quality
There are many knowledgeable, skilled podcasters out there, but what I think makes this podcast unique is the integrity and even-tempered attitude of the hosts, James and Antony. For a podcast that often discusses politics topics, it doesn’t feel political at all. You don’t feel like you’re being lectured to. They converse in such a refreshingly calm and honest way, and they have an ability to make ideas so clear and logical that they almost seem self-evident. At the same time, James and Antony don’t pretend to know everything—there’s an entire episode focused on this very topic, i.e. difficult issues they have mixed feelings about. Every week, Words & Numbers is easily the podcast I look forward to most.
jyakim
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
This is an excellent podcast. Thank you for putting out great information in both an informative and entertaining way.
Emyaeak
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
I've been working my way through ALL the podcasts since the beginning. It is so consistently good and thoughtful that it keeps me sane while doing menial tasks at work. Who knew policitics and economics could be so fascinating and relevant?
BhamBaker
5 out of 5 stars
Enlightening and educational
A week reality check w a good amount of humor and a little bit of seriousness. From the hosts banter to the guests and topics they choose; it’s all exceptional. Don’t miss out on the Backstage group on Facebook as the conversations are great.
RobMcD1970
5 out of 5 stars
Fun, civil, and smart
James and Antony keep things light as they examine politics, the economy, and how people respond to incentives.
yung__tom
5 out of 5 stars
Econ makes the earth turn round
With all the talk of politics and how heated things get on tv and on social media, W&N provides a wonderful discussion on current social and economic issues. And the hosts provide a very clear (but still deep) explanation of how things really work. Also everyone should know who James and Antony are.
RobertEvans176
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and Easy to Understand Look at Economics
James and Antony are great hosts, dare I say that they make economics fun? From the “foolishness of the week” to an always intriguing main topic, each episode has me hooked from the beginning!
Homeschool.Mom.of.2
5 out of 5 stars
Still My Favorite Podcast
Hands down, my favorite podcast. I'm a member of the Words & Numbers Backstage page on Facebook, which adds value to my day, every day. The podcast, the hosts, and the fellow members there have enriched my life greatly. Listen! Join the page! Learn! And of course, be nice to each other. :-)
JG.82
5 out of 5 stars
Thoughtful & Informative
Professors Harrigan and Davies present political and economic topics in an entertaining and nonpartisan format. Open minds and all political persuasions welcome.
SentinelofLiberty
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast!
I look forward to ‘Words and Numbers’ every week. Every hump day of the week is my ‘Words and Numbers’ Wednesday! Antony and James are two knowledgeable, thoughtful, and personally cordial hosts and have a great rapport with each other and their listeners. If you want a podcast addressing economics, politics, philosophy, current issues, and some foolishness than this is definitely the one for you. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed in the slightest.
ToddRoper
5 out of 5 stars
Informative and Interesting
Love Professor Davies, been listening and watching his material for years and learned so much about economics and human interaction. Highly recommend for anyone looking for lucid and fact based discussions.
rabidmoderate
5 out of 5 stars
Repugnant markets. Great interview with
Prof Jaworsky
The Fly 525
5 out of 5 stars
Calisthenics for the brain
For people who like to have at least a half hour a week of thought-provoking discussion, this podcast is a great choice. I abhor arm waving screaming. The podcast always provide rational discussion backed up by good data. Unfortunately, this is a rarity in the 21st-century.
TfRISDAZCO
5 out of 5 stars
A real blast!
Smart, witty, a real blast. I travel for work often and always make sure to download each episode before hitting the sky.
Fina15
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast!
These guys are great! I always enjoy their points of view on politics, economics and current events. Never boring.
asleeep-blogspot-com
5 out of 5 stars
Facts & Fallacies
This is the only podcast I check on every Wednesday. Consistent, elucidating, and very American, James and Antony are the guys shining a light at the end of the political tunnel. Civil discourse at its best. Oh, and be sure to join their Words & Numbers Backstage Facebook Group (they’ll keep recruiting) because whether you’re Liberal, Democrat, Republican, Conservative, Libertarian, Independent, Green, Whig, whatever — you’ll be welcomed with open arms. And for goodness’ sake, be nice to each other!
Snoywntr
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Podcast
This podcast is both Entertaining and Educational. I really enjoy the perspective that is given on important issues that face all of us. The best part (other than entertainment value) is that I always learn something. They do a terrific job explaining economic and social principles that can and or should effect our way of life, in a way anyone can understand. I wish our politicians would listen and learn. Many in both sides could use the Education! So Listen and share with your friends and family!
Ace Gray in PA
5 out of 5 stars
Great weekly presentations.
The topics are timely with respect to current events. I like the inclusion of show notes that are available on the show page. I am excited for an option that includes an economic focus each week.
jgates51
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
Always interesting and sophisticated conversations. Always great to listen, very worthy of your time.
jessbowen
5 out of 5 stars
Economics lessons for non-economics students
I’ve really come to look forward to each new episode. I always learn something new or I’m asked to consider something from a new perspective. These lessons come with down to earth humor and manage to skillfully walk the fine line between never speaking to me as if I’m an idiot and never using language or concepts that go over my head. The free market offers solutions to many problems, but James and Antony are open to other ideas that work. I really appreciate the willingness to be critical of politicians on both sides of the aisle and even (on the rare cases when it’s warranted) giving credit.
Emmaaaaaaaaaaaa34
5 out of 5 stars
My new favorite
These guys have managed to make me look forward to Wednesdays. A place where you can listen and learn about economics and history and government without all the politically charged rhetoric that seems to have taken over most media these days. Just an infusion of humor and good nature here. I look forward to it every week. Thanks James and Antony!
Kat161635478000
5 out of 5 stars
Must listen
Excellent podcast for everyone interested in economics! Content is strictly economics without straying too deep into political territory. James and Antony bring humor and new life to an otherwise dry subject. A podcast I look forward to listening to!
Andra Mount
5 out of 5 stars
Words & Numbers podcast
Words & Numbers is an excellent podcast. It is published weekly by two professors: Antony Davies, a professor of economics at Duquesne University, and James R. Harrigan, a professor of political science, philosophy and economics at University of Arizona. They are incredibly entertaining and informative. They talk about current events, sometimes past events that are relevant. They also discuss a foolishness of the week as well. Their discussions are incredibly rational manner; they look at principles first and don’t jump onto the issues bandwagons. I highly recommend listening to these podcasts to anyone who would like to learn more about the world we live in. Antony and James discuss the good as well as the bad; you will be shaking your head at what you learn, as well as laughing hysterically with both of them at other times.
Ramsonander
5 out of 5 stars
An excellent economics podcast
This podcast has quickly jumped into my regular rotation of shows I listen to. It’s an insightful, fact-based look at many of the events going on in today’s world.
Mjtelesca
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Podcast
Fact based discussions touching on a variety of topics.
Papa_fISH
5 out of 5 stars
Simple, Brilliant & Hoffifying
These guys are at their best when they are talking about the economy and federal budget. The numbers are eye-popping and more people should understand them... especially the elected people.
gde86
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Great discussion by two thoughtful guys. A must listen if you’re interested in economics and politics
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 320
- Subscribers
- 0
- Verified
- Yes
- Website
- Explicit content
- No
- Episode type
- episodic
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- March 22, 2023
- Last fetch date
- March 23, 2023 12:20 PM
- Upload range
- WEEKLY
- Author
- Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan
- Copyright
- Creative Commons
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- 319: The Death of Silicon Valley BankMany listeners have asked that we do an episode on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and its implications for the rest of the banking sector. Peter Earle, economist and former Wall Street trader, joins us to talk about what happened, how it might have been avoided, what comes next, and whether the rest of the banking system is in danger. Foolishness of the week: 04:10 Main episode: 05:50 Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://news.yahoo.com/l-riders-bail-metro-trains-120007450.html Foolishness of the Week https://news.yahoo.com/l-riders-bail-metro-trains-120007450.html Episode Topic https://www.aier.org/people/peter-c-earle/ https://thestack.technology/silicon-valley-bank-crisis/ https://www.atmmarketplace.com/news/regulators-seize-signature-bank-svp-bank-following-collapse/ Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan #AntonyDavies #JamesRHarrigan #WordsAndNumbers #economics #government #politics #policy #libertarian #classicalliberal0 comments0
- Episode 318: Nostalgia and Pop-CultureFoolishness of the week: 12:19 Main episode: 16:54 People’s view of the past is biased because we tend to forget the bad things. The (inexplicable to an economist) tendency of young people to think that like in the 1950s was better than life today is one example. This week, we talk about this tendency to nostalgia and how it shows up in pop-culture. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits Foolishness of the Week Episode Topic https://theimaginativeconservative.org/2016/12/balkanization-boutique-world-james-harrigan.html https://isi.org/intercollegiate-review/truth-justice-and-the-american-way/ https://thecurioustask.podbean.com/e/ep-123-james-harrigan-what-does-pop-culture-say-about-a-society/ Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan #AntonyDavies #JamesRHarrigan #WordsAndNumbers #economics #government #politics #policy #libertarian #classicalliberal0 comments0
- Words & Numbers Mar 14 · 2m Words and Numbers TrailerWords and Numbers is a weekly half-hour podcast that explores current events through the eyes of an economist and political scientist. The show is an alternative to the shouting heads that occupy most public discussions. We follow evidence and reason where they lead for a non-partisan and entertaining approach to topics relating to politics, economics, and government.0 comments0
- Episode 317: Slavery, Capitalism, and The 1619 Project, Pt. 2Foolishness of the week: 07:11 Main episode: 11:20 Economic historian Phil Magness joins us to talk about how the popular 1619 Project gets both the history and the relationship between slavery and capitalism wrong. This is the second of a two-part episode. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://www.cleveland.com/business/2016/05/its_shockingly_easy_for_a_thie.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-cuts-prices-of-model-x-and-model-s-1898bc5d https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=tesla+stock+quote&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Foolishness of the Week https://reason.com/2023/02/27/new-yorks-message-to-gun-owners-you-can-have-a-carry-permit-good-luck-using-it/ Episode Topic Phil Magness https://www.aier.org/people/phillip-w-magness/ https://www.amazon.com/1619-Project-Critique-Phillip-Magness/dp/1630692018 https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-1619-project-vindicates-capitalism-hulu-systemic-racism-jim-crow-reparations-fha-labor-union-civil-rights-d9365c71 Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan #AntonyDavies #JamesRHarrigan #WordsAndNumbers #economics #government #politics #policy #libertarian #classicalliberal0 comments0
- Episode 316: Slavery, Capitalism, and The 1619 Project, Pt. 1Foolishness of the week: 04:55 Main episode: 07:34 Economic historian Phil Magness joins us to talk about how the popular 1619 Project gets both the history and the relationship between slavery and capitalism wrong. This is the first of a two-part episode. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://boingboing.net/2023/02/22/mom-asks-if-10-year-olds-first-composition-can-be-played-then-musicians-around-the-world-give-their-take.html https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-removing-internet-explorer-from-pcs/ Foolishness of the Week https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/roald-dahl-controversy-changes-salman-rushdie-willy-wonka-1235333536/ https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/after-roald-dahl-james-bond-books-edited-to-remove-offensive-references-3815772 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/20/books/roald-dahl-books-changes.html Episode Topic Phil Magness https://www.aier.org/people/phillip-w-magness/ https://www.amazon.com/1619-Project-Critique-Phillip-Magness/dp/1630692018 https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-1619-project-vindicates-capitalism-hulu-systemic-racism-jim-crow-reparations-fha-labor-union-civil-rights-d9365c71 Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan #AntonyDavies #JamesRHarrigan #WordsAndNumbers #economics #government #politics #policy #libertarian #classicalliberal0 comments0
- Episode 315: Are We Done With Inflation?Foolishness of the Week: 06:19 Main episode: 07:37 As recently as two months ago, many economists were concerned that significant inflation was here to stay. But last month’s data show that inflation is back near zero. Whether this is good news or simply a brief respite, we won’t know for another few months. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars James and Ant are at Basis Scottsdale this week https://nypost.com/2023/02/14/scientists-switch-off-autism-using-3-epilepsy-drug-study/ Foolishness of the Week https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/born-in-2007-or-later-this-california-bill-would-bar-you-from-ever-buying-a-tobacco-product/ar-AA17D9gp Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan #AntonyDavies #JamesRHarrigan #WordsAndNumbers #economics #government #politics #policy #libertarian #classicalliberal0 comments0
- Episode 314: What Happened to Trade?There is much evidence pointing to a relationship between increased trade and improved socio-economic factors like income, poverty, equality, and the environment. But there’s a disturbing trend afoot. World trade (measured as exports and imports as a fraction of world GDP) is down 5% since 2011, and US trade is down 20% over the same period. Worse, prior to 2011, US trade was on a solid upward trajectory for a couple of decades. From 2011 on, had US trade continued to grow at its historical rate, it would be 30% more today than it is. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars James and Ant are at Basis Scottsdale this week https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS?locations=US https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS https://enrollbasis.com/scottsdale/ Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan #AntonyDavies #JamesRHarrigan #WordsAndNumbers #economics #government #politics #policy #libertarian #classicalliberal0 comments0
- Episode 313: Nudging and CapturingFoolishness of the week: 10:57 Main episode: 11:17 The USDA is experimenting with paying people to eat fruits and vegetables. That sounds like a good idea, but it opens the door to regulatory capture wherein companies lobby the USDA to have their products included in the program, and where manufacturers add just enough ingredients to call their formerly-fruit-and-vegetable-free product a “fruit” or “vegetable” and so qualify for the USDA subsidy. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/google-unveils-bard-its-chatgpt-rival-for-ai-powered-conversation/ Foolishness of the Week https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/biden-will-call-for-billionaire-tax-bigger-levy-on-stock-buybacks-in-state-of-the-union/ar-AA17aRGj Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Words & Numbers Feb 1 · 49m Episode 312: The Next American EconomyDr. Samuel Gregg joins us to talk about his latest book, The Next American Economy, in which he describes emerging problems and potential solutions to America’s slow movement away from freedom. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/artificial-intelligence-identifies-long-overlooked-raphael-masterpiece-180981528/ https://news.gallup.com/poll/468983/cite-gov-top-problem-inflation-ranks-second.aspx Foolishness of the Week https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgyb4k/ohio-nazi-dissident-homeschool This Week’s Topic Samuel Gregg on Twitter: @drsamuelgregg The Next American Economy https://www.amazon.com/Next-American-Economy-Markets-Uncertain/dp/164177276X Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 311: Supply Chains RevisitedA year ago, Mikhail Rasner joined us to talk about shortages and supply chains. A year later, he’s back to talk about what’s happened, both expected and unexpected, and where he sees the economy going in the near future. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/once-biologically-dead-the-river-mersey-in-england-is-best-environmental-story-in-europe/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/earth-talk-how-effective-is-endangered-species-act/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgyje7/earths-core-has-stopped-and-may-be-reversing-direction-study-says Foolishness of the Week https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/21/china-says-covid-outbreak-has-infected-80percent-of-population.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11667115/Protesters-swarm-Justice-Kavanaughs-home-50th-anniversary-Roe-v-Wade.html Mikhail’s Previous Episode https://wordsandnumbers.libsyn.com/episode-256-an-insiders-view-of-the-supply-chain Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 310: The Ratchet Effect and Civil Disagreement (fixed)This week, we answer listener questions about the ratchet effect, how to disagree civilly, and who our dream guest would be. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/01/supreme-court-justices-public-conflict/672494/ https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/washington/2023/01/15/classified-document-snafus-predate-biden-presidency/69809187007/ Foolishness of the Week https://www.semafor.com/article/01/15/2023/cnn-is-serious-about-getting-into-comedy Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 309: Liabilities, Rights, the Commerce Clause, and SignificanceThis week, we answer listener questions about unfunded liabilities, different types of rights, what would happen if the Supreme Court overturned the broad interpretation of the commerce clause, and statistical versus practical significance Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://www.ocregister.com/2023/01/09/us-safety-agency-to-consider-ban-on-gas-stoves-amid-health-fears/ https://www.enerdynamics.com/Energy-Currents_Blog/How-Much-Primary-Energy-Is-Wasted-Before-Consumers-See-Value-from-Electricity.aspx https://dailycaller.com/2023/01/06/university-michigan-diversicrats-year-diversity-equity-inclusion/ Foolishness of the Week https://thepostmillennial.com/historically-debunked-1619-project-to-be-released-as-hulu-docuseries Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 308: The Pursuit of WealthPope Francis devoted his Christmas homily to speaking out about the evils of pursuing wealth. This week, James and Ant share their different takes on the topic. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://finance.yahoo.com/news/people-skipped-covid-vaccine-higher-183148392.html https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/weight-loss-drug-affordability-rcna60422 Foolishness of the Week https://www.npr.org/2022/12/30/1146377342/5-things-to-know-about-southwests-disastrous-meltdown Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 307: Listener Questions: Central Banking, National Divorce, and Public CompaniesListener questions this week include: What are the benefits of central banking? Is it time for the states to have an amicable divorce? What would it take to reduce the size of the federal government? What’s the difference between private and public companies? Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://www.tdi.texas.gov/pubs/consumer/cb040.html https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_tx.htm#35-0000 https://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/houston-texas-news/content/2022-12-22-fully-automated-mcdonalds-here-in-texas-sparks-debate/ Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Words & Numbers Dec 21 · 37m Episode 306: Listener Questions: Contagion, Lawsuits, and Socialism, Pt. 1This week, listeners ask whether it’s right to think of contagion as pollution, and if so, whether government has a role in containing contagion, why are we so litigious, and how we can say anything about socialism or capitalism if neither one has ever existed in a pure form. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Apply for the Seminar on Classical Liberalism: Theory and Practice https://www.wabash.edu/stephenson-institute/summer-seminars Quick Hits https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/spain-digital-nomad-visa-37201509 Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 305: How Did We Get Here?Over the past century, three constraints on the federal government have failed. When we started ignoring Constitutional constraints, we opened the door to massive increases in federal spending. When voters started asking politicians for more “free” stuff, we walked through the door. And when we went off the gold standard politicians were able to strong-arm the Federal Reserve into funding the massive spending. What transpired was unsustainable spending, which created unsustainable debt, which required money printing, which is causing inflation. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://www.creativebloq.com/news/kia-logo https://www.industryweek.com/the-economy/trade/article/21949510/bite-the-wax-tadpole https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/u-s-to-announce-fusion-energy-breakthrough/ar-AA15ahiG Foolishness of the Week https://www.mediaite.com/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-makes-shocking-comments-about-armed-jan-6-if-i-organized-it-we-would-have-won/ Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 304: Good and Bad RegulationsWhether regulations are a good thing or a bad thing is a more complicated question than it appears. Government can regulate through law. But consumers can also regulate through choice. Some government regulations protect people from harm. But some purport to protect people from harm while actually protecting favored businesses from competition. In this live episode, recorded at Susquehanna University, we talk about the good and bad of regulation. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://www.livescience.com/quantum-computing https://www.heatbit.com https://cointelegraph.com/news/repurposing-bitcoin-mining-heat-can-solve-global-energy-crisis-arcane https://dnyuz.com/2022/12/06/in-sweeping-new-law-indonesia-outlaws-sex-outside-of-marriage Foolishness of the Week https://www.newsweek.com/kanye-west-tells-jews-forgive-hitler-amid-anti-semitism-controversy-1764844 Topic of the Week https://www.officialdata.org/us/inflation/1700 https://www.ijcb.org/journal/ijcb13q4a2.pdf Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 303: Ronald ReaganOur greatest immediate concerns are the combination of inflation and recession, and the threat of war with Russia. The United States faced this combination of problems forty years ago. One important difference is that whereas we are politically divided today, then we were politically united. Going by electoral votes, Ronald Reagan was the last President who united the country, and the only President to unite it to a greater degree than George Washington. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/23/new-york-governor-signs-law-cracking-down-on-bitcoin-mining.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_volunteer_computing_projects https://www.wsj.com/articles/employers-rethink-need-for-college-degrees-in-tight-labor-market-11669432133 Foolishness of the Week https://studyfinds.org/morning-people-smarter-verbal-intelligence/ Topic of the Week https://www.yaf.org Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 302: Population GrowthLast week, we talked about the world population crossing the 8 billion mark. This week, we look at a related topic, population growth. We find the interesting fact that population growth has slowed to near zero in the developed world, and that future population growth will come mostly from Africa. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://inoculation.science https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/22/business/budweiser-unsold-beer-world-cup/index.html https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/11/19/qatar-world-cup-2022-beer-stadium-ban-fifa-gianni-infantino https://www.npr.org/2022/11/19/1137783957/world-cup-qatar-fan-restrictions-alcohol https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/18/success/home-heating-prices/index.html Foolishness of the Week https://apnews.com/article/religion-new-york-brooklyn-796a0304635738768e52d21a6dd42f64 Topic of the Week https://ourworldindata.org/air-pollution https://ourworldindata.org/deforestation https://ourworldindata.org/water-access#what-share-of-people-have-access-to-safe-drinking-water https://ourworldindata.org/co2-emissions Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 301: 8 BillionThe world population crossed the 8 billion mark this week. As far back as at least the late 1700s, experts were predicting that overpopulation would lead to mass starvation. Time and again, the experts end up being both right and wrong. They tend to be right in their projections that the world population is exploding, but they are always wrong about it leading to mass starvation. In fact, today’s 8 billion people live far better lives than did the 1 billion that lived back in the late 1700s. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy7kbq/palmer-luckey-made-a-vr-headset-that-kills-the-user-if-they-die-in-the-game https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/election-deniers-lose-races-for-key-state-offices-in-every-2020-battleground/ar-AA1433zT https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/13/trump-election-deniers-accept-2022-results-00066626 https://dnyuz.com/2022/11/12/trump-angst-wracks-republicans-again-as-2024-announcement-looms/ Foolishness of the Week https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/10/business/kfc-germany-kristallnacht Topic of the Week https://ourworldindata.org/air-pollution https://ourworldindata.org/deforestation https://ourworldindata.org/water-access#what-share-of-people-have-access-to-safe-drinking-water https://ourworldindata.org/co2-emissions Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Words & Numbers Nov 9 · 42m Episode 300: Economic Inequality in AmericaFor our 300th episode, Senator Phil Gramm joins us to talk about his recent book on income inequality in America. The disturbing thing is that the government figures that people quote concerning income inequality exclude all the tax and transfer adjustments we deliberately make to mitigate income inequality. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/08/billionaires-emit-a-million-times-more-greenhouse-gases-than-the-average-person-oxfam.html Foolishness of the Week https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/india/us-national-park-service-warns-people-to-stop-licking-toad-that-causes-hallucinations/ar-AA13Rs8d Topic of the Week https://www.amazon.com/Myth-American-Inequality-Government-Biases/dp/1538167387/ Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 299: The Rights of the DeadDo the dead have rights? This Halloween, philosopher James Stacey Taylor joins us for a live (heh) recording of Words & Numbers to take this question seriously. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/11/new-york-gun-buyback-rules-3d-printed-parts https://studyfinds.org/americans-unsure-about-god-politics-white-evangelicals/ Foolishness of the Week https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/sympathisers-mark-centenary-of-mussolinis-rise-to-power-in-italy/ar-AA13xayV Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 298: How do Treasury Bills Work?People spend a lot of time talking about the debt and deficit, but most are unaware of the mechanics involved. This week, we cover some of those mechanics with a discussion of Treasury notes, bills, and bonds. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/21/tax-revenue-spending-budget-deficit-drop-deficit-00062923 https://taxfoundation.org/federal-tax-collections-inflation-surging/ https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/23/salman-rushdie-has-lost-sight-in-one-eye-and-use-of-one-hand-says-agent https://www.politico.com/news/2022/08/17/salman-rushdie-survive-attacker-00052549 Foolishness of the Week https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/08/30/dea-warns-brightly-colored-fentanyl-used-target-young-americans Topic of the Week https://www.treasurydirect.gov Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 297: What Happened to Poverty?This month, the world takes stock of international poverty, and James and Ant put poverty into perspective both across countries and across time. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://slashdot.org/story/22/10/08/2234213/paypal-says-it-wont-fine-customers-2500-for-misinformation https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-election/-check-walker-acknowledges-giving-700-ex-denies-claim-knew-was-abortio-rcna52252 Foolishness of the Week https://nypost.com/2022/10/17/home-asking-prices-tumble-at-record-pace-as-mortgage-rates-surge/ Topic of the Week https://foreignpolicy.com/2012/02/27/were-all-the-1-percent/ Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
- Episode 296: Think Like an EconomistAll of economics boils down to a single fact: people respond to incentives. The first step to thinking like an economist is to take that fact seriously. Once you do, the world never looks the same. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James! http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits https://fortune.com/2022/10/03/how-to-get-stimulus-check-california-inflation-relief/ Foolishness of the Week https://www.theguardian.com/music/commentisfree/2022/oct/07/kanye-west-white-lives-matter-tucker-carlson Topic of the Week https://mscee.org Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ More James at Smoke & Stories https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Think mailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan0 comments0
