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Lester Soss
Lester Soss
February 2, 2026
Please continue the email notification. I have a bookmark for your column that I check every day but not always at the same time. Generally I like to read you in the morning. I read the column very carefully as if studying for an exam at the Uni. However, sometimes I get tangled up in life's events and fail to check the tab. That is where…
Paul Krugman: A Wonkish Note on Tariffs and Inflation
April 12, 2025
Paul has tumbled to a wonderful format for his podcast. And I say that as a retired teacher. First, he has an engaging dialogue with his expert guest. He then provides a transcript for it. This is extraordinarily helpful for learning new ideas and developing perspective. I listen to the interview while I drink my morning coffee. I take c…
Paul Krugman: An Interview With Claudia Sahm
March 12, 2025
The press, instead of giving Trump a platform for his nonsense, should begin dismantling that platform by asking questions that reveal his insanity. Here are some suggestions for questions:
(1) When he talks about making Canada the 51st state, they should ask whether he supports making Mexico the 52nd state?
(2) Would he support Canada bec…