On this episode of The Cost of Everything, dive into the current realities of renting. Host Christy Ai investigates the financial burdens faced by renters, who often find themselves funding others’ investments due to the challenges of high interest rates and a fiercely competitive housing market. Joining the discussion is real estate economist Ken Johnson, who sheds light on the factors influencing renting trends among specific cities and generations, and the obstacles hindering the pursuit of the American dream of homeownership.

Argentineans elected 53-year-old political outsider Javier Milei as their new president. Milei, an economist and self-described libertarian, pulled in nearly 56% of all votes counted in his runoff against left-wing rival opponent, Sergio Massa, completing one of the most unlikely presidential victories in modern history. On this episode of 360 View, Scottie Nell hughes asks her panel (Angela McArdle, Chair, Libertarian National Committee; Arn Menconi, Political Analyst; Esteban Carrillo, Journalist, The Cradle) about how the world is starting to pull away from the left leaning political views and are we seeing the rise of libertarian small government around the world?

On this episode of The M.O. host Manila Chan delves into the economics of war and peace, and how conflicts are only profitable for a small minority of wealthy people and devastating to the rest of the world. Manila discusses the topic with renowned economist and professor Richard Wolff, who provides insight into what the world would like if nations sought peace, rather than war.

On this episode of The M.O., host Manila Chan dives into the topic of global elites and their macro economic and political influence on the world stage. In particular, Manila focuses on Klaus Schwab, whose shady role as head of the World Economic Forum has put him at the forefront of international influence. Manila speaks to economist Patrick Wood about Schwab and others like him who continue to attend and influence world conferences.

Plague doctors and modern economists have a lot in common. They engage in and prey upon the same basic elements of human nature. People hope that the plague doctor and economist alike have arcane knowledge that will give them secret insight to fix their health and the economy. Both fall prey to the same incentives that leave their victims no better off while lining their own pockets.