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📔 America’s Unproductive Growth: A Ponzi Scheme #391
Episode description This article, “America’s Growth Ponzi Scheme,” argues that post-World War II North American development patterns constitute an unsustainable financial model. The author contends that suburban sprawl, driven by government policies and debt,...
📉 The Predicament of Financially Unsustainable Cities #390
Episode description This article from Strong Towns examines the financial struggles faced by typical American cities, using Lafayette, Louisiana, as a case study. Through a detailed analysis of revenue and expenses, the piece reveals that many cities have accumulated...
🎂 No Agenda News: Musk, Booker, and Memes – April 2, 2025 #389
Episode description This newsletter from John C. Dvorak & Adam Curry’s “No Agenda” discusses several current events slated for their upcoming show on April 2, 2025. Topics mentioned include Elon Musk’s potential scaling back from DOGE after failing to influence a...
📜 Bureaucracy #373
Episode description Ludwig von Mises’s 1944 work, Bureaucracy, critically examines the fundamental conflict between individual liberty and the encroaching power of the socialist state, arguing that the rise of bureaucracy is intrinsically linked to the decline of free...
📉 Louisiana Farmers React to USDA Program Cuts #388
Episode description Louisiana farmers are facing significant challenges due to the recent termination of two USDA programs, Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement, which facilitated purchases by food banks and schools. These...
🤝 Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships #372
Episode description “Games People Play” explores the psychological underpinnings of human interactions, suggesting that much of our social lives are structured by unconscious “games.” These games are defined as recurring patterns of behavior with hidden motivations...
🏚️ USVI Probate: Delays, Abandonment, and Reform Efforts #371
Episode description The provided document analyzes how inefficiencies within the US Virgin Islands’ probate system contribute significantly to the growing problem of abandoned properties. It outlines the complex and often lengthy probate procedures, highlighting...
💰 No Agenda: Support, Hegseth, and Media #370
Episode description This newsletter from the No Agenda Show appeals to its audience for financial support, noting a recent dip in contributions and promoting various donation methods like recurring subscriptions and a reintroduced “Commodoreship.” It previews the next...
📰 No Agenda: Signal Leak, Trump Tweets, and Donations #369
Episode description This newsletter from the No Agenda Show in March 2025 solicits listener donations to support their independent podcast. It previews an upcoming episode focusing on the controversy surrounding a leaked secret meeting about the Houthi bombing that...
📰 No Agenda News: Tesla Fires, Pyramids, and Memes (2025-03-22) #368
Episode description This newsletter from the No Agenda Show on March 22, 2025, serves as a direct appeal to its audience for financial support through various contribution methods like one-time donations and recurring subscriptions. It previews a topic the show will...
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