SpokenLayer June 9, 2020 This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for June 9, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. Protest Police Unions and Qualified Immunity By Donald Boudreaux Among the most frequently heard declarations about today’s protests is that they are “against hatred” or “against racism.” Opposition to racial bigotry is indeed noble.

SpokenLayer June 8, 2020 This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for June 8, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. America Rediscovers Empathy By Jeffrey Tucker From early in the lockdown days, it became clear that this crisis would not make us “come together” and be “better people.” It would not be like 9-11. Instead, it would shatter our lives and make us worse people.

SpokenLayer June 5, 2020 This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for June 5, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. Why You Should Question Mask Mandates Diana Thomas and Michael Thomas Guidelines are usually based on scientific evidence. But the scientific process is incredibly complex. Settled opinion in an area is loath to update in response even to legitimate challenges from outsiders.

SpokenLayer June 4, 2020 This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for June 4, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. Looters, Lockdowners, and the Law By Jeffrey Tucker “Coronavirus hasn’t been a thing since Friday,” said a friend. “The new story is racism.” Following American media culture can make one’s head spin.

This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for June 3, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. Commerce and the Stars By Alexander Salter Despite recent terrestrial tragedies, mankind can once again look to the stars for inspiration and hope. On May 30th, 2020, 3:22 pm ET, two NASA astronauts launched into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

SpokenLayer June 2, 2020 This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for June 2, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. That’s One Way to End a Lockdown By AIER There’s an old 18th-century saying about the best-laid plans of mice and men.

SpokenLayer May 29, 2020 This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for May 29, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. The Thin Green Line By Scott Burns Last week on 60 Minutes, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell gave his most detailed interview on the Fed’s response to the COVID crisis.

SpokenLayer May 28, 2020 This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for May 28, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles.

SpokenLayer May 27, 2020 This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for May 27, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. Liberalism Was Born and Grew During Centuries of Pandemics By Jon Murphy “There Are No Libertarians in an Epidemic,” The Atlantic proudly declared in March.

This is the spoken edition of the American Institute for Economic Research for May 24, 2020. A longer text version is hosted at AIER.org, along with many other articles. America Is Opening. It Should Never Have Closed By Jeffrey Tucker. I wanted to celebrate the opening day of breweries in Connecticut. But it was hardly that. Open means freedom of association and commerce. We are nowhere near that point.