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7 Truths About Trump’s Tariffs — And the High-Stakes Future They Shape

Apr 12, 2025

Top money-and-politics expert Thomas Ferguson breaks down the real drivers of Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda, from big crypto plans to a new world order emerging.

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James K. Galbraith on His Latest Book, DOGE, Bitcoin & More

Feb 6, 2025

The distinguished economist talks about the power of entropy in shaping a new economic reality and viewing current events. His new book, Entropy Economics: The Living Basis of Value and Production, challenges flawed mainstream models that lead to distortions and bad policy.

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How Shareholder Activism Became Toxic—and How to Fix It

Jan 28, 2025

New book reveals how and why hedge-fund activists have been able to suck the life from big-name companies like J.C. Penney and Samsung with their short-sighted profit-grabs. Can their harmful activities be stopped?