Perpetual AmazementThe Ecstasy of “Jeopardy James”Why was I enthralled with James Holzhauer’s Jeopardy run? Because his training regimen will produce the most thrills.Jun 4, 2019Jun 4, 2019
Perpetual AmazementThe case for Beto 2020, revisitedFormer Congressman Beto O’Rourke may be the 2018 midterms’ breakout star. A case for why he becomes POTUS and a case for why he won’tFeb 28, 20191Feb 28, 20191
Perpetual AmazementA New Presidential Candidate TypologyA new way to see how the many candidates in the Democratic presidential primaries differ from each otherFeb 21, 2019Feb 21, 2019
Perpetual AmazementThe Amazon HQ Isn’t About Tax CutsIt’s about commitment. The company designed their contest to build it.Sep 15, 2017Sep 15, 2017
Perpetual AmazementAHCA CBO Report (Outdated)I’m going to try to frame the CBO estimate more simply.May 24, 2017May 24, 2017
Perpetual AmazementAHCA CBO Report RecapThe link is here. Their executive summary is here, along with a pretty graph that says something very mundane: the bill cuts spending…May 24, 2017May 24, 2017
Perpetual AmazementI couldn’t stop watching the NBA PlayoffsHoops, spectacle and economic theorizingJun 20, 2016Jun 20, 2016
Perpetual AmazementA Tale of Two Fake HolidaysWritten by a single child and a pet haterApr 13, 2016Apr 13, 2016
Perpetual AmazementWhy do Chinese translate America as “The Beautiful Country?”First written 01/20/2015.Apr 10, 20161Apr 10, 20161
Perpetual AmazementWhat the hell do we expect from Charleston?First written 06/21/2015.Apr 10, 2016Apr 10, 2016