Why The Labor Market, Not Consumption, Is Central To Economic Prosperity
Oren Cass joins the Federalist Radio Hour to discuss wage stagnation, universal basic income, and why we need to reevaluate the importance of work.
Report: 45 Percent Increase In Severe Birth Complications Since 2006, Worse For Black Women
There has been no change in black-white disparities over between 2006 and 2015, and women’s increasing age during pregnancy is only a part of the equation.
Former ‘Cosby’ Star Geoffrey Owens Deserves Respect For Working At Trader Joe’s
In a fallen-from-grace-style exposé, the British tabloid Daily Mail revealed that Geoffrey Owens now works as a cashier at a Trader Joe’s making $11 an hour.
Here’s Why Skilled Blue-Collar Work Is So Darned Fulfilling
The whole industry is powered by problems in need of solutions, and no two issues a worker encounters are the same.
Thumbtack Wants Become The Amazon For Home Services
The Federalist Radio Hour interviews Thumbtack Co-Founder Sander Daniels. He discusses the biggest issues facing tech companies and the future of the service economy.
Podcast: Political Economics And The New Labor Market
Oren Cass talks economic progress, welfare, and how we can strengthen the labor market on this episode of the Federalist Radio Hour.
Reality Check: Women Are Worse Off In ‘Democratic Socialist’ Countries
Public-sector monopolies, publicly funded child care and parental leave, and ineffective sex quotas have hurt Nordic women’s career trajectories.
Former Carl’s Jr. CEO Andy Puzder Talks Capitalism, Advertising, And Business
Andy Puzder, author and former CEO of Carl’s Jr., talks economics, the fast food industry, and marketing on today’s Federalist Radio Hour.
Listen To Federal Reserve Bank President Kashkari On Wages And Lending
Neel Kashkari, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, joins Ben Domenech on The Federalist Radio Hour.
Pro-Lifers Don’t Oppose Abortion Because It Causes Labor Shortages, But Because It’s A Human Rights Atrocity
Instead of explaining why the state has a compelling reason to protect innocent human life, Wisconsin Rep. Scott Allen chose to speak about potential benefits to the economy.
How The Minimum Wage Entrenches Inequality And Economic Privilege
This fall, ten states will likely raise their minimum wages, either due to new state labor department regulations or legislation.
Watching My Wife Give Birth Illuminated What A Miracle Life Is
I had been by my wife’s side for 12 hours as she moaned, breathed, and eventually pushed, and still I was not prepared for what seemed for all appearances to be magic.
Teachers Union Releases Statement On Syria For Some Reason
Act like teachers who would like to educate my children, not pure political activists.
Go Ahead, Women’s Marchers, Strike. Nobody Will Miss You
The people who headed up the Women’s March on Washington a few weeks ago now have a strike in the works. They should think carefully before starting.
Why Outsourcing Jobs Is Not Immoral
The more we twist the system to make workers feel useful, the less useful they’ll actually be. At some point we must allow people the dignity of making a bona fide contribution.
Britain’s Economy And Politicians Bounce Back In Wake Of Brexit
Iain Murray joins Federalist Radio to discuss the impact of Brexit on global and domestic markets.
Should You Just ‘Get The Epidural’? Maybe
A recent New York Times article insists women should just get an epidural during childbirth and stop being so judgy. But really, childbirth is like the rest of parenting: you never know what will happen even if you plan.
Surprise! Hillary Clinton’s Favorite Chart Is Totally Wrong About Worker Compensation
It is a powerful argument. It also withers under scrutiny.
Six Demonstrably False Claims In Thomas Piketty’s Theory Of Wealth
The best critiques of ‘Capital’ show that most of the links in Thomas Piketty’s argument are broken.
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