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The Economy Is Still Doing Well

2 years 4 months ago
Today on TAP: But a weakened banking system, coupled with a Fed that is hawkish on rates but kind and gentle on financial regulation, could be the economy’s undoing.
Robert Kuttner

Pre-Farewell to First Republic

2 years 4 months ago
The zombie bank is now in a staring match with potential purchasers and regulators. Ultimately, a failure of oversight caused this mess.
David Dayen

Mo’Nique’s Moment

2 years 4 months ago
Finally getting Netflix to air her special on her terms, the actress and comedian has become a beacon for people, like her, who’ve had to struggle against social norms.
Ramenda Cyrus

The Real Tucker Carlson

2 years 4 months ago
A neofascist who opposes corporate globalism is still a neofascist—and a threat to democracy.
Harold Meyerson

Born to Die

2 years 4 months ago
Medicare spends tens of billions of dollars on hospice care each year. A new report ponders why regulators insist on going easy on literal death merchants.
Maureen Tkacik