Archive - The Cross Section

Is the Next Trump Recession About to Begin?

I talk to economist Jesse Rothstein, who warns that huge federal layoffs could trigger a nationwide economic downturn

Feb 20 •

You Are the "Inefficiency"

Forget the "47%" - now nearly all of us are contemptible moochers whose lives are too inconsequential to worry about.

Feb 18 •

January 6 Is the New "Lost Cause"

The federal government is working to secure Trump's fake history so future generations will forget there was a violent insurrection.

Feb 13 •

Why the Attack On This Agency Is Trump/Muskism In a Nutshell

The CFPB, which exists to protect consumers, is everything they hate about government and everything Elon Musk wants out of his way.

Feb 10 •

Appetite For Destruction

Elon Musk is laying waste to our government, because he thinks it's funny and cool.

Feb 6 •

Wait - Can They Do That?

An interview with Sam Bagenstos, former HHS, OMB, and DoJ lawyer, who explains the legal carnage now underway in the federal government.

Feb 4 •

January 2025

How Trump's Lawbreaking Strategy Is Designed to Work

They know a lot of their actions will be struck down. That's part of the plan.

Jan 29 •

Stop Respecting the American Voter

The fatal flaw in how Democrats approach the electorate.

Jan 27 •

Don't Play Nice With Nazis

None of us should care what Elon Musk "really" meant with his Heil Hitler salute. We don't tolerate Nazis, Nazism, or anything Nazi-adjacent.

Jan 23 •

The United States of Backlash

We have entered the season of revenge. But it won't last forever.

Jan 21 •

We Need to Talk About Charisma

The next Democratic presidential candidate better have it, because the last few haven't.

Jan 17 •

The Chaos Strategy Is Working

"Flooding the zone" with you-know-what has never been more effective.

Jan 13 •

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