Tariff Rebate Checks Are a Bad, Inflationary Idea
If Sen. Josh Hawley and the Trump administration want to spare Americans the pain from tariffs, there is a far simpler solution.
Hostile Takeover: Trump Federalizes Law Enforcement and Deploys National Guard in D.C.
Despite an apparent drop in the city’s violent crime, President Donald Trump announced a “public safety emergency” in D.C., deploying 800 of the city’s National Guard and over 450 federal law enforcement officers.
Lower Crime Hasn't Stopped Gun Control Push
Plus: The National Guard deployed to D.C., the Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine, Texas Democrats flee the state, and a listener question on free speech in the U.K.
Hotel Sex Trafficking Suit Can Proceed, Inviting Hotels to Profile and Harass Guests
Can a hotel be guilty of sex trafficking just because it didn't surveil its customers enough?
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Big Balls Attacked
Plus: Cuomo attacks rent stabilization, marijuana might be reclassified as Schedule III, and more...
6 U.S. Travel Destinations in the Middle of Nowhere
From under the sea to the Rocky Mountains.
Religious Dissenters Fled Holland (The Netherlands) and Established Holland (Michigan)
In response to disagreements within the Dutch Reformed Church, some believers packed up and left.
They Fled Socialism and Came to the U.S. Legally. Now the Trump Administration Is Trying To Deport Them.
For years, the president has rightly railed against those oppressive regimes. So why is his administration targeting their victims?
A Terrible Environmental Law Finally Did Something Good: It Paused Construction of Alligator Alcatraz
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against any additional construction at the immigration detention center amid plans to increase the facility’s capacity to 4,000 detainees.
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Lower Crime Hasn't Stopped Gun Control Push
Plus: The National Guard deployed to D.C., the Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine, Texas Democrats flee the state, and a listener question on free speech in the U.K.
From Terror Sanctions to Military Strikes? Trump's Cartel Policy Sidesteps Congress
Federal terrorist lists were not supposed to be an open-ended war authorization. But it sure looks like it’s being used as one.
The FBI Has No Business Tracking Down Texas Democrats
Using the FBI to track down AWOL Texas Democrats is an unnecessary expansion of federal law enforcement authority.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Has Learned the Rules for Getting Ahead in Trump's America
When the line between public and private is erased, politics is all about special favors. That's gross.
Zach Cregger's Weapons Is a Horror Film That Doesn't Tell You What To Think
A twisted, terrifying follow-up from the director of Barbarian
The Occupation
Plus: Mental health evaluations for little kids, elite worship of socialism, and more...
Here's What Happens to the Economy if Trump Fires Jerome Powell and Installs a Loyalist at the Fed
The Fed should be replaced by free markets, not unbridled presidential power.
Mocking Elected Officials Is a Sign of a Healthy Democracy
Thin-skinned MAGA can dish it out, but can't take mockery.
Making the World Freer with Homemade Guns
DIY firearms aren’t just an end-run around the law; they represent a libertarian political movement.
Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Sets Players Loose in a World of Wonder
If you're looking to see the sights and understand the culture of a foreign land, the easiest way to do it might be from the comfort of your couch.
Rob Henderson: Why Elites Still Worship Socialism
The author and psychologist joins the show to breakdown the Zohran Mamdani campaign, among other fads.
RFK Jr. Shifts $500 Million From mRNA Research to 'Safer' Vaccines. Do the Data Back That Up?
The Health and Human Services secretary once again stands athwart biomedical progress yelling, "Stop!"
Does Mental Health Awareness Make Things Worse?
Illinois wants to give mental health screenings to elementary schoolers. Will that actually help struggling kids?
The New York Times Says the Manhattan Mass Shooter Was 'Committed,' but That's Not True
The same newspaper notes that the killer "obtained a firearm legally," which means he was never "committed" to a mental health institution.
'Tracking Everyone, All the Time': What Americans Need To Know About Israel's Secret Eavesdropping Program
Unit 8200's dragnet was designed by a U.S.-trained general, is powered by American-owned cloud computing, and could spell the future for domestic surveillance at home.
The Art of the Empty Trade Deal
Trump’s Japan and E.U. deals offer vague promises and lack the depth and enforceability of the TPP he scrapped.
Flickers of Hope for Afghans Caught in Legal Limbo
A federal court clears the way for a broader legal challenge to Trump’s refugee policies, even as Afghans in the U.S. face detention, expired protections, and rising fears of deportation.
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Losing My Religion, Finding My Humanity at an Ayahuasca Retreat
As I learned with ayahuasca, the greatest healing often comes from the most challenging experiences.
