Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 226

Reporter's Notebook: Finding wonder all around us

In troubled times, the desire to reach for signs of order is natural. And sometimes, nature helps out with the task. John Dickerson offers a glimpse.

High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility

American opportunity has been synonymous with people on the move, but high housing costs and low home supply has stifled American mobility. Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss.

Future uncertain for grocery store owner who relies on undocumented immigrants

As the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration, a tension point has been revealed at the center of it -- businesses that rely on the undocumented to keep their farms or stores open. Nicole Valdes reports.

Pope Francis still in critical condition as Argentines pray for him in Rome

Pope Francis remained in critical condition as Argentines and Romans gathered in the Eternal City to pray for his recovery from double pneumonia.

2/25: CBS Evening News Plus

Consumer confidence has biggest drop since 2021; Reporter's Notebook: Federal worker morale amid shrinking bureaucracy

Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor

Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.

DOGE releases updated "wall of receipts" with more discrepancies

For the second time in two weeks, DOGE's "receipts" don't match its cost-cutting claims.

Reporter's Notebook: Federal worker morale amid shrinking bureaucracy

To shrink the bureaucracy, act like the bureaucracy -- this appears to be the goal of Elon Musk's surprise email that asked federal workers "What did you do last week?" The approach may shrink the ranks, but how does it affect those who remain? John Dickerson gives his take.

Breaking down the state of education in the U.S.

Two major reports released in the past month show the nation's fourth and eighth graders overall have declined in math and reading since 2019. But, surprisingly adults aren't doing much better. Nat Malkus, deputy director of education policy at the American Enterprise Institute, joins to discuss.

Black Altadena family spanning generations lost 20 homes in LA wildfires

The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.