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Energy Policy | Lunch Money with Paul Krugman and Heather Cox Richardson
As I said in the beginning of this talk with economist Paul Krugman, I find it frustrating that so much of modern economic discussion is so hard to…
5 hrs ago • Heather Cox Richardson and Paul Krugman
Democratic Senators and Members of Congress Condemn Lack of Planning, Cuts in Services, and Reckless Spending
6 hrs ago • Heather Cox Richardson
13:14
March 10, 2026
Today, administration officials gave a classified briefing to the Senate Armed Services Committee about the war in Iran.
20 hrs ago • Heather Cox Richardson
Politics Chat, March 10, 2026
Mar 10 • Heather Cox Richardson
Iran War Affects Oil Prices and the Stock Market, Putting Pressure on Trump
Mar 10 • Heather Cox Richardson
13:21
March 9, 2026
It has become clear that Trump had no plan in Iran other than to strike it, knock out the leaders he didn’t like, and hope the Iranian people would rise…
Mar 10 • Heather Cox Richardson
The Administration's Views on the Iran War and Foreign Affairs
Mar 9 • Heather Cox Richardson
12:00
American Conversations: Representative Maxwell Frost
Mar 9 • Heather Cox Richardson
March 8, 2026
Yesterday, President Donald J.
Mar 9 • Heather Cox Richardson
What Motivates Trump?
Mar 8 • Heather Cox Richardson
13:48
March 7, 2026
At 8:50 yesterday morning, President Donald J.
Mar 8 • Heather Cox Richardson
Remembering Reverend Jesse Jackson
Mar 8 • Heather Cox Richardson
14:36
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