Contra Krugman

Krugman blames the "austerity" that began a decade ago for ensuing economic ills and political instability. This is a fashionable...

Although details are still emerging, a deal has evidently been reached between China and the United States regarding trade. Did...

We discuss the impeachment, Krugman's selective praise for whistleblowers, and what the correct approach to the problem of "crony capitalism"...

We recorded this episode before a live audience at -- of all places -- the Austrian central bank in Vienna,...

Krugman is impressed by the detail and alleged seriousness of Elizabeth Warren's Medicare for All plan and how it will...

Krugman criticizes Democrats who think automation is behind American job losses. But just when he's sounding sensible, he jumps back...

We got a lot of requests for an episode on debt after Krugman tweeted that "debt is money we owe...

Historian and podcast host Brion McClanahan joins Bob to discuss Krugman's defense of Elizabeth Warren against the big bad plutocrats,...

Krugman says people on the political right get inordinately worked up over minor regulations that have a clear public benefit,...

Krugman argues that an undemocratic, authoritarian regime is being built in the United States, and cites Sharpiegate and Trump's treatment...

We take listener questions in this episode, from Krugman's worst blunders, to how the Fed might return interest rates to...

Because Krugman is a bore, Tom and Bob field questions from the listeners. They handle objections about their recent arguments...