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Why OPEC Isn’t Increasing Oil Production, The Oil Shortage of 2022
April 05, 2022 03:12 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall With oil prices on the rise, Biden is on a mission to get his hands on more oil. Problem is, nobody wants to produce and sell more oil. The question today is why, with exorbitant prices, would nobody want to bring more oil to market? Here’s what’s happening!
Jerome Powell Tightens America’s Monetary Policy
March 23, 2022 23:28 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The Federal Reserve is tightening their belt. With inflation skyrocketing, Jerome Powell is transitioning their focus from growth to fighting inflation. Here is exactly what’s going on!
Congress Just Saved the Post Office! Postal Reform Bill 2022, Explained
March 16, 2022 02:38 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The United States Postal Service has long been struggling with budgetary issues. After more than a year of focused attention, congress has finally passed a post office reform bill, The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. Here’s what’s happening!
Russia’s Oil Ban and the Quest to Tamp Down Skyrocketing Oil Prices, Explained
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=steve+coll+private+empire&crid=35A937RUJ42VK&sprefix=steve+coll+priv%2Caps%2C67&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_15 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The price of oil has jumped to an all time high on the back of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has led American politicians to try and desperately increase oil production in order to tamp down prices. There are some major questions about what approach to take and how much America should … Continue reading Russia’s Oi...
The Many Sanctions Against Russia, Explained
March 04, 2022 03:05 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall There is both a physical war going on in Russia, as well as an economic one. Here is what is going on on the economic front.
America’s Central Bank Releasing a US Dollar CBDC Cryptocurrency
February 28, 2022 21:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The question is less if than when. With Biden pushing to release a digital cryptocurrency ASAP and Yellen pushing for a longer conversation, here is exactly what is going on.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Explained Simply
February 22, 2022 02:47 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall On February 21st, 2022 Russia invaded Eastern Ukraine… Probably. Depends on who you ask. As tensions in Ukraine escalate, it’s hard to get a straight and simple story. Here is exactly what is happening and why politicians aren’t reacting as radically as you might have expected.
There’s Finally Momentum to Stop Stock Trading in Congress
February 17, 2022 23:27 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Bills Summarized: Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act Sponsorers: Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) Covered Persons: Legislators, their spouses, and dependent children Covered Asset Requirements: Must put their stocks, mutual funds, and government bonds into a blind trust managed by an independent party for the duration of their congressional career … Continue reading There’s Finally Momentum to Stop Stock Trading in Congress →
So Much For Untraceable! How The DOJ Tracked And Seized $3.6 Billion in Stolen BitFinex Bitcoins
February 12, 2022 22:49 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Bitcoins are famous for being untraceable and anonymous. After the Department of Justice was able to trace and seize $3.6 billion in stolen funds, people are rethinking that label. Here is how the DOJ was able to catch these cryptocriminals and seize the money.
Congress’s $250 Billion Microchip Shortage Solution, Explained
February 09, 2022 02:52 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Since the beginning of the pandemic there has been a microchip shortage. This shortage is exacerbated by the fact that 90% of semiconductors are made in Taiwan. Congressional Democrats have introduced a bill to encourage domestic microchip production through a series of tax cuts and subsidies. Here is exactly what’s happening.
Argentina vs. The IMF: Argentina’s 2022 Refinancing Agreement, Explained
February 05, 2022 01:49 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The management of Argentina’s economy swings wildly from conservative to progressive to conservative stewards. Former Conservative President Mauricio Macri signed a contract with the IMF that was incredibly restrictive to Argentina’s politicians. After losing reelection, President Alberto Fernandez took over and renegotiate the contract. Here’s exactly what’s happening in the ongoing story of … Continue reading Argentina vs. The IMF: Argentina’s 2022 ...
The EPA Goes to the Supreme Court; Enforcing the Clean Air Act in 2021, Explained
February 01, 2022 01:55 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Back in 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act, which allowed the Environmental Protection Agency, an Executive Branch Agency, to craft and enforce their own emissions rules. Enter the case of West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency. This case questions that blank check delegations, and sets to rein in their authority. Here’s … Continue reading The EPA Goes to the Supreme Court; Enforcing the Clean Air Act in 2021, Explained →
Rising Bond Yields, Explained: Stocks, Inflation, and The Federal Reserve
January 27, 2022 23:26 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Stocks are down, and bond yields are up. That means bonds are paying out more money than they used to. So, why do bond issuers have to pay higher prices when competing investments are down? Inflation and federal reserve proposed rate hikes are pushing up rates. Here is exactly what’s happening.
Ted Cruz Fights Campaign Finance Laws at the Supreme Court; FEC v Cruz for Senate
January 23, 2022 00:58 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Ted Cruz just intentionally violated a federal election law forbidding post election fundraising to pay back campaign debt. The law was designed to limit corruption, but it could be infringing on candidate’s free speech rights. Here’s what’s happening.
Ukraine Russia News: The Escalating Tensions, Explained
January 20, 2022 03:57 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Russia appears to be on the cusp of invading Ukraine? The question is why, after years of having troops quietly in Ukraine, is Russia suddenly considering an all out invasion. The answer, Russia is losing the war, and needs to change something in their strategy or risk losing control of their Western border. … Continue reading Ukraine Russia News: The Escalating Tensions, Explained →
Congress Solves Partisan Gerrymandering! The Freedom to Vote Act, Explained
January 15, 2022 21:26 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Freedom to Vote Act: https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/e/4/e448657f-914b-43a3-9153-05cabfb31c76/68440D88BF5EF1F90133FCB5AD2865D9.freedom-to-vote-act-text.pdf What’s In the Freedom to Vote Act? https://www.businessinsider.com/freedom-to-vote-act-john-lewis-voting-rights-bill-explainer-2022-1 Partisan Gerrymandering is the process of redistricting a state to dilute the voting power of a political party. Problem is, the rules change on...
The Senate Filibuster Fight, Explained
January 12, 2022 22:15 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell are facing off again. This time, it’s about rolling back the filibuster, a mechanism by which the senate votes on whether to vote on something or not. Here is the politics behind that debate.
Nord Stream 2: The Russia, Ukraine, and European Turf War, Explained
December 04, 2021 02:42 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Russia is almost done building a pipeline connecting themselves and Germany. That may sound like a nonissue, but the pipeline would severely reduce Russia’s dependence on Ukraine. This geopolitical shift is rebalancing the relationship between Europe, Ukraine, and Russia. Here is exactly what’s happening.
The Continuing Turkish Lira Inflation Crisis, Explained
December 01, 2021 03:01 - 12 minutes - 11 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall When Erdogan announced he was pursuing growth at all costs, he wasn’t kidding. Unfortunately, with skyrocketing inclination, that cost is continuing to rise. Here is how the Turkish Central Bank is thinking about monetary policy and a Pro vs. Con analysis of their conclusions.
Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve Inflation Debate, Explained
November 23, 2021 02:22 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Inflation is driven by three primary factors, supply of goods, supply of money, and number of transactions. The Federal Reserve has put it’s thumb on the scale to push consumption. They are achieving this by printing and distributing money and tanking interest rates to make spending a more appealing option than saving. Here … Continue reading Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve Inflation Debate, Explained →
America’s Cryptocoin/Stablecoin Regulation Debate, Explained
November 17, 2021 01:23 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The SEC is looking into asset backed “stable coins”, because they might not be as stable as advertised. Here is what stablecoins are and why the SEC is looking into regulating them.
OSHA’s Vaccine Work Mandate Lawsuit Update
November 11, 2021 22:44 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has released new guidance requiring individuals working in offices with more than 100 employees to get vaccinated or follow a testing and masking program. This triggered a lawsuit from several southern states arguing that only states have the right to mandate vaccinations. Here is exactly … Continue reading OSHA’s Vaccine Work Mandate Lawsuit Update →
The Supreme Court 2021 Gun Control Case, NYSTRPA v Bruen Explained
November 05, 2021 21:35 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Do “the people” have a right to bear arms in public for the purposes of self defense? That is the question facing the Supreme Court as they review an 100 year old New York State gun control law that allows the state to reject applications for public conceal carry permits if the applicant … Continue reading The Supreme Court 2021 Gun Control Case, NYSTRPA v Bruen Explained →
SCOTUS Past and Precedent: Griswold v. Connecticut and Privacy Rights in America
October 27, 2021 23:10 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall In 1965, the Supreme Court had to face a contraception ban in Connecticut. The question was, does banning contraception violate people’s right to privacy and, more importantly, do people have a right to privacy. Here’s how that debate went.
America’s Stagflation Concerns, Explained
October 22, 2021 22:24 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall America is going through a period of high inflation. The question is, is it stagflation, stagflation lite, or good old fashioned inflation classic. Knowing which reality we’re living in will help determine what solution is best for the system. Here’s what’s going on!
How Big Pharma Corrupts Congress Reigning in American Drug Prices!
October 18, 2021 20:49 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall There is currently a debate in both houses of congress as regarding whether to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices. While this may sound like a small issue, it could have a large impact on drug prices and serves as a litmus test as to where some members of congress allegiances lie.
Supply Chained: America’s 2021 Shortage Economy, Explained
October 15, 2021 18:39 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Stores shelves are empty and container ships are lined up off the coast of California. A surprising spike in demand associated with the recovery, coinciding with a labor shortage is rocketing inflation for what items remain on the shelves. Here’s exactly what’s happening!
Guns, God, and Abortions, The Top Cases on the Supreme Court’s 2021 Docket, Explained
October 08, 2021 02:25 - 3 BytesPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The US Supreme Court has begun it’s term for the fall of 2021. Here is an analysis of the 9 most influential cases that will come up this term: United States v. Reynolds The United States v. Vaello-Madero The Federal Election Commission vs. Ted Cruz For Senate Ramirez v. Collier CVS Pharmacy vs. … Continue reading Guns, God, and Abortions, The Top Cases on the Supreme Court’s 2021 Docket, Explained →
America is Running Out of Money! The Debt Ceiling Fight and Solutions, Explained
September 30, 2021 23:01 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall America is scheduled to run out of money on October 18th. At that point, America is going to have to prioritize which bills to pay for and make potential sacrifices. Fortunately there are quite a few solutions from simply raising the debt ceiling to minting a trillion dollar coin that the government can … Continue reading America is Running Out of Money! The Debt Ceiling Fight and Solutions, Explained →
How the Rich Avoid Paying Taxes! Biden’s Tax the Rich Reform Plan, Explained
September 27, 2021 16:55 - 3 Bytes#taxtherich Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall In the progressive’s $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Bill there are a variety of tax hikes on high earners. A potential problem is, this plan, in its current iteration, doesn’t go after the rich people the people are telling us it does. Here is how the rich avoid paying taxes and how the … Continue reading How the Rich Avoid Paying Taxes! Biden’s Tax the Rich Reform Plan, Explained →
China’s Evergrande Ghost City Debt Crisis, Explained
September 22, 2021 18:49 - 3 BytesPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Evergrande, a Chinese Real Estate developer and the world’s most indebted real estate developer is encountering a fresh set of challenges. Evergrande spent over a decade borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to build ghost cities in China. Unfortunately, those investments have not paid off. China’s tightening of monetary policy has made managing … Continue reading China’s Evergrande Ghost City Debt Crisis, Explained →
Replacing Jerome Powell As Fed Chair?!?
September 17, 2021 01:04 - 3 BytesPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Joe Biden has the opportunity to appoint a new chairman of the Federal Reserve or extend Jerome Powell’s term. Progressives have come out to criticize Powell for his handling of banking regulations. Here is exactly what’s happening!
The Debt Ceiling Fight Explained For Dummies!
September 13, 2021 19:01 - 3 BytesPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall On August 1st, America stopped borrowing money. Since then, the treasury has been scrambling to keep paying for things by shifting around funds and trying to get tax dollars to go as far as possible. The current predictions are that America will start bouncing checks in mid-October or mid-November. Here’s what’s happening!
Texas’s New Abortion Law Blows Up Civil Standing Procedure, Explained
September 06, 2021 20:27 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Texas’s new abortion law gives standing to anyone to ANYONE who want’s to sue someone getting an abortion or assisting someone getting an abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected. Giving anyone standing, whether they have been personally affected or not, is a huge departure from existing civil standing precedent. Here’s exactly what’s … Continue reading Texas’s New Abortion Law Blows Up Civil Standing Procedure, Explained →
The John Lewis Voting Rights Act vs. The Supreme Court, Explained
September 02, 2021 20:50 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The house just passed the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, a bill which aims to address several recent Supreme Court decisions rolling back the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Here is how the John Lewis Voting Rights Act clarifies congress’ intention in the cases of the 2013 case of Shelby County v. Holder and … Continue reading The John Lewis Voting Rights Act vs. The Supreme Court, Explained →
The Fed Loses Control of REPO Markets; Banks, Bonds, and the Federal Reserve, Explained
August 31, 2021 17:17 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Banks are sitting on enormous piles of cash with little to do with it. People aren’t taking out loans and they have serious restrictions on what assets they can buy. Banks were going all in on bonds until the government hit the debt ceiling and stopped issuing fresh bonds. Now they’re lending it … Continue reading The Fed Loses Control of REPO Markets; Banks, Bonds, and the Federal Reserve, Explained →
The Unexpectedly Large Argentine Economic Recovery, Explained
August 23, 2021 19:29 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The numbers are in and Argentina’s economy is doing a lot better than predicted. This newfound reason for optimism is based on a successful inflation fighting program, a huge increase in agricultural exports, and increased consumer sentiment on the back of easing lockdowns. Here’s exactly what’s happening!
The Lake Mead Water Shortage Declaration, Explained
August 18, 2021 17:41 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall America just declared the first water shortage for Lake Mead. This triggers cuts to the amount of water different states can drain from the reservoir. Here’s exactly what’s happening!
Avoiding a Taper Tantrum; The Federal Reserve’s Money Printing/Bond Buying Program, Explained
August 16, 2021 18:50 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Since the start of the pandemic, the Federal Reserve has been engaging in an unlimited bond buying program to sure up struggling companies’ finances. With the economy recovering, the question is whether they should begin tapering these purchases. This could either lead to an enormous negative correction in markets or financial markets regaining … Continue reading Avoiding a Taper Tantrum; The Federal Reserve’s Money Printing/Bond Buying Program, Expla...
What is the Debt Ceiling? The Coming 2021 Debt Ceiling Crisis, Explained
August 11, 2021 17:21 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Will congress be able to keep charging expenses to America’s “credit card”? We’re about to find out. On July 31st, the treasury hit it’s $28.5 trillion debt ceiling. Now the question is, how are politicians going to raise it? A partisan budget reconciliation measure? A bi-partisan negotiation? Here is exactly what is happening!
Extending or Ending the Eviction Moratorium
August 05, 2021 02:05 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall With the recent expiration of the Eviction Moratorium, politicians are playing the blame game. Between the CDC, the Supreme Court, and Congress, every branch of government is dipping their toes into this debate. Here’s how we got here and what our options are moving forward.
Vaccine Mandates Are Constitutional: Jacobson v. Massachusetts, Explained
August 03, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall With vaccination numbers below goals and corporate vaccine mandates emerging, I thought I’d make an episode about the major vaccine mandate precedent setting case, Jacobson v. Massachusetts. When faced with a Massachusetts law penalizing refusing a vaccine with a $5 fine, here’s what the court decided.
The Cuban Protests and Economic Crisis, Explained
July 16, 2021 01:42 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Cuba has experienced unprecedented protests after shortages have swept the country. The country is trying to scrape together the resources it needs to continue to provide for its citizens, but at major costs. Here’s exactly what’s happening.
Is Facebook a Monopoly? The Court Throws out Antitrust Claim Against Facebook
July 01, 2021 18:04 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall A district court just threw out an FTC antitrust suit against Facebook after the FTC failed to provide adequate evidence of Facebook possessing monopoly power. What is monopoly power? Well, it’s the power to raise prices above competitive pricing and block new entrants into a product market. If that sounds hard to prove, … Continue reading Is Facebook a Monopoly? The Court Throws out Antitrust Claim Against Facebook →
When Should the Federal Reserve Raise Rates? An Interesting Debate, Explained
June 29, 2021 18:33 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall With inflation on the rise and the economy recovering, all eyes are on Jerome Powell. With his willingness to hold rates much higher than his predecessors, I thought I’d make an episode talking about an ideological shift occurring at the Federal Reserve. Which part of the Dual Mandate should get priority, fighting interest … Continue reading When Should the Federal Reserve Raise Rates? An Interesting Debate, Explained →
The Infrastructure Agreement’s Plan to Increase the IRS Enforcement Budget, Explained
June 26, 2021 21:44 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The bipartisan infrastructure deal that was agreed to on Thursday contained quite the line item, boost the IRS enforcement budget so they can go after more tax evaders. This is one of the major pay fors of the infrastructure plan. Here’s how it works!
Congress’ 5 New Big Tech Antitrust Solutions, Explained
June 22, 2021 21:30 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Congress has proposed five new laws that will help regulators: The American Innovation and Choice Online Act, The Ending Platform Monopolies Act, The Platform Competition and Opportunity Act, The Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching Act, and The Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act. These new laws would update America’s antitrust scheme … Continue reading Congress’ 5 New Big Tech Antitrust Solutions, Explained →
Should College Athletes Be Paid? An NCAA Antitrust Lawsuit Gets to the Supreme Court
June 21, 2021 21:20 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The NCAA has a long history of forbidding colleges to pay their athletes in order to protect their amateur brand. With ballooning revenues, a collection of players used the Sherman Antitrust Act to sue the NCAA for organizing competing colleges in a joint venture that caps player pay at zero. The court just … Continue reading Should College Athletes Be Paid? An NCAA Antitrust Lawsuit Gets to the Supreme Court →
Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ Adoption v. Religious Rights; Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Explained
June 19, 2021 23:14 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The Supreme Court just released a decision in the case of Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. The question is whether a municipality can limit participation in a government program using neutral and generally applicable laws that happen to infringe on religion. The answer was an unsatisfying: The law before us is not neutral … Continue reading Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ Adoption v. Religious Rights; Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Explained →
The Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Individual Mandate Decision, Explained
June 17, 2021 16:57 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Today the Supreme Court released a decision in Texas v. United States. This case revolved around an argument about whether the individual mandate, which has been zeroed out, is still a tax despite the fact that it doesn’t produce revenue. In the end, the Supreme Court dismissed the case because Texas lacked standing. … Continue reading The Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Individual Mandate Decision, Explained →