The Lisa Cook Affair: An Extraordinary Amicus Brief

The amicus brief filed with SCOTUS on behalf of Lisa Cook and focused on Fed independence, is historically unique and vitally important. The list of “amici” warrants reading.
Government Shutdown

If a shutdown results from this political impasse, who benefits? Who suffers? Let’s talk.
My Chat with Martin Mezei: Life and Business Lessons

For a pace change this Sunday, we offer a podcast interview I did with Martin Mezei on life and business lessons and our new book.
H-1B Visa Fees – A Thoughtful Approach

Today we point to Mike Green’s valuable follow-up discussion of the $100,000 visa fee.
The Hyundai Affair – Part 2

We follow up last Sunday’s missive with more evidence that Trump’s inept subordinates and policy moves are undermining his agenda.
The Fed and Bill Pulte

Chris Whalen’s revelation that Bill Pulte canceled his scheduled speech to mortgage bankers in Washington triggers this quick note.
The Hyundai Affair

We size up the “blast radius” of the Georgia ICE raid shock to Korean investment in US manufacturing, with more than twenty projects paused.
Kotok Quick Take: A Somber 9/11

My reflections on a somber 9/11 follow as we face tragic current events.
Climate Change – Ignore, Adapt, Mitigate?

The magnitude of climate change impacts and their costs depends on our choices. We look at where things stand.
Extraordinary Events

A quick take from Leen’s Lodge regarding extraordinary events