Caleb O. Brown

08/16/2024

In a parallel universe, presidential candidates Jared Polis and Larry Hogan are largely agreeing that the big problem for the federal government is excessive spending and profligate government handouts to favored constituencies. Instead we're in this universe where the promise of freebies and carveouts just keep flowing, consequences to future taxpayers be damned.

08/14/2024

I'm recording marathon sessions of the at . If you haven't sent me a pitch yet, that's on you.

It's not too late.

06/17/2024

The end of slavery is an achievement all Americans should loudly and proudly embrace. It was a massive step toward the "liberty and justice for all" aspiration.

Juneteenth is, like Independence Day, a celebration of progress in liberating humanity.

It's as American as it gets.

05/20/2024

In evaluating the political legacy of Mitch McConnell, it's worth taking a moment to recognize his massive role in radically reducing the regulatory burden on Americans who want to speak up politically. My conversation with John Samples.

Featuring John Samples and Caleb O. Brown

05/15/2024

Rent control is a bad idea that never dies. My chat with Miron.

Featuring Jeffrey Miron and Caleb O. Brown

04/03/2024

Good chat with Nolan Gray about the high cost of minimum parking requirements.

Featuring M. Nolan Gray and Caleb O. Brown

02/16/2024

Sound off if you'll be at the Public Choice Society confab in Dallas next month.

Howdy, y'all, from Public Choice Society! We are excited to come to Texas for our 61st annual meetings, March 14-16, 2024, at the gleaming Renaissance Dallas a

01/03/2024

Worth noting in re: US Steel.

Last week, US Steel announced it was being acquired by Japanese steel company Nippon Steel. The milestone gives an opportunity to look back at what once was the largest and most important company in the US (and arguably the world), and how it slowly declined. Prior to the acquisition announcement, U...