Michael Strain, Remnant regular and beloved economic policy wonk at AEI, returns to the program to explore the state of inflation and kvetch about the Federal Reserve. He and Jonah also provide some unwashed commentary on House of the Dragon, discuss whether economics really is a dismal science, and mix in some thoughts on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Can inflation be fought at the state level? When should economics and politics mix? And is it possible for a Remnant episode to be too long and nerdy?

Show Notes:

- Michael’s page at AEI

- Jonah: “Not Everything Is a Morality Tale”

- Russia’s oil riches

- Celebrate Kevin D. Williamson’s arrival at The Dispatch with a 30-day free trial

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