The platypus has a sixth sense — it picks up signals invisible to everyone else. That's what good economics gives you. The promise: see clearly in murky waters.

A gas tax holiday talks about 18.4¢ while ignoring the $1.50 problem. That's politics, not policy. And half of it likely goes straight to oil company profits. Congress knows this. Some just hope you don't.

The important macroeconomic question isn't: Have charges against Powell been dropped? It's this: Can the next Fed chair make an unpopular decision without fear of jail? The President has made no promises he won't jail the next guy, so no, the Fed isn't independent.

"You can't say the cost of a puppy is $200 because that was the adoption fee." The Pentagon's $25B price tag does exactly that — it ignores veterans' care, disability payments, and decades of interest. The true cost of war shows up long after the fighting stops.

Announcing: Platypus Economics — a Substack, YouTube channel, and podcast built around one idea: Economics is one of the most useful, surprising, and weirdly beautiful subjects in the world. It belongs to everyone — not just the people who happened to take it in college. 🧵

For families and firms, this isn’t academic. If the people steering monetary policy are chosen for cable-news combat rather than analytic clarity, the cost shows up in jobs, prices, and uncertainty.

Private credit is like plumbing behind the drywall — the water still flows, but you lose the gauges. You might not notice the slow leak until the ceiling stains appear. That's the trade-off worth understanding.

Think of an oil shock like a stone tossed in a pond. First splash: gasoline. Then the ripples: airfares, delivery costs, packaging, groceries, construction materials.⁣ ⁣ The ripples are real. Just give them a moment to spread.

Bottom line: the issue isn't only what Iran can do. It's that everyone now knows what Iran can do. Revealed vulnerability changes bargaining power.

Here’s the thing—especially on April 15: cutting the IRS isn't some abstract budget trim. It's a tax cut delivered through weaker enforcement. And it mostly goes to people with the most scope to hide income.

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An animation project I made for Video Production last semester. We had to make a 30-second CM or trailer with at least one live-action shot and one animated/SFX shot. This was a horror-comedy loosely inspired by my experience taking the public bus home. I wanted to play around with mixed media.

Another week, another wrap. Highlights from the week: 1️⃣ Teacher Appreciation Week resolution 2️⃣ Safeguarding international food assistance programs 3️⃣ Celebrating Small Business Week 4️⃣ Jewish Heritage Month 5️⃣ Honoring Sergeant Michael Stokes

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There are, I imagine, worse things that can happen when your kid finds the back massager.

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This clip from the latest Cyber Insurance News and Information Podcast highlights an important shift in small business risk. Kyle Jude of Veracity Insurance Solutions explains why small business cyber insurance increasingly belongs in the same conversation as traditional business coverages.

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Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico says he feels good about going up against GOP nominee Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is embroiled in corruption and scandal.

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When the Killers sing Mr Brigjtside to a Buffalo crowd. Come on Arsenal!!

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Abe is a Special Olympics athlete discussing how Special Olympics works towards a more inclusive environment that empowers its athletes to create more opportunities for people with IDD.

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I'm a day late but Happy Birthday Miles Davis. He would have turned 100 years old in 2026. He passed away at the age of 65 on September 28, 1991.

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Trump’s big Iran mistake

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I locked in hard here, did I do good or bad?

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Rep. Escobar opposes amendment limiting research on drunk driving prevention technologies. She emphasizes the necessity, highlighting Texas' high drunk driving death rates. https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/escobar-cites-el-pasos-high-drunk-driving-death-rate-in-push-for-more-safety-options/

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