System Failure

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s essay entitled “Resurrected Gods”.

As Trump and DOGE roil American stock markets, the lads seize on the consumer debt dimension of the problem as reported in the Wall Street Journal. The untold history of the 20th century contextualizes the problem. Then, the boys venture into conspiracy territory as the Podcasts of the Week dive into the reasons WHY so much of our history is untold.

Article of the Week:

https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/consumer-credit-debt-economy-impact-634eda8d?st=J7azao&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s essay entitled “The Feminine Trinity”.

The lads reflect on the market’s ominous reaction to the second Trump administration, and more broadly on the present state of the US Economy. Then, they dive into the Business Plot and the incestuous relationship between intelligence services and corporate America since WWII.

WSJ Article of the Week:https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/markets-finally-woke-up-to-tariff-reality-is-this-a-buying-opportunity-91de2561?st=T1YgPS&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s essay entitled “Of Witches & iPods”.

The lads begin by discussing a recent incident in the Oval Office involving President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, and DOGE's recent hijinks. Then, Nates reads a fascinating WSJ Article of the Week about points of agreement between Marxism and conservative America. Finally, the boys elaborate on some of the limitations of Libertarian political philosophy.

WSJ Article of the Week:

https://www.wsj.com/politics/why-maga-folks-should-read-marx-464c1592?st=TjSJcw&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s essay entitled “The Clothing of the Gods”.

The lads reflect on their week, especially the 4 Nations ice hockey showdown. Then, Nate reads a Wall Street Journal essay on the fascinating history of public debt compared to defense spending; the US crossed an ominous threshold in 2024…

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s essay entitled “Walking on Water”.

Brian dives into the campaign finances of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Then, Nate plays some interesting clips from an old debate about libertarianism vs socialism involving Professor Richard Wolff.