Cronyism and Corporatism

Jeff Deist joins David Gornoski to respond to billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio's recent interview on 60 Minutes. 

In their war on "monopolies," Progressives like Elizabeth Warren show they don't understand the history of anti-monopoly legislation, and they also don't understand that modern day "monopolies" aren't really monopolies at all.

Existing political tensions within the EU are certain to escalate as the EU falls behind in global economic power, and Brussels, hooked on profligacy, for the first time faces budget cuts.

One thing is certain: if the game industry can't placate consumers and regulators, it won't remain independent for long.

Not surprisingly, policies adopted by central bankers often serve the interests of the central banks themselves.

The government should put its cozy relationship with Musk on a long, if not permanent, hiatus.

Peter Klein addresses how the technology sector has drastically changed in recent years—focusing on influence instead of innovation.

The "experts" are complaining about advertisements from formula companies. Meanwhile, the US government spends billions on subsidizing formula through welfare programs.

Sen. Warren's proposed "Accountable Capitalism Act" would make large corporations dependent on federal permission to exist, essentially turning them into arms of the federal government.

Gaming faces threats from fear-mongering politicians, but also from developers eager to stifle competition in the industry.