Economist Examines

In a video published September 9, 2026, independent journalist Ian Carroll examines mandatory labor requirements in U.S. prisons, arguing that inmates in most states are legally compelled to work for wages as low as a few cents per hour under a Thirteenth Amendment exception that...

CNBC's investigation into Allied Universal, the largest private security firm in North America, documents how corporations are investing heavily in security guards, executive protection, surveillance technology, and physical security services. The report examines what is driving demand for private security and how technology is reshaping...

An economics consultant discusses methods for measuring genuine economic growth, explores why inflation has remained subdued despite policy concerns, and analyzes whether government incentives favor spending over saving. The discussion examines income inequality as a driver of private consumption patterns and addresses viewer questions on...

During a House Oversight Committee hearing on birth tourism, Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA) questioned Dr. Steven A. Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies about how birth tourism has changed under current GOP leadership. Camarota testified that four states are primary destinations for the practice.

The Texas Tribune analyzes the politics surrounding data center development in Texas, focusing on how rapid expansion intersects with state energy infrastructure, legislative policy decisions, and economic development priorities. The outlet reports that data center growth is reshaping demands on the Texas power grid and...

In a recap of last month's verdict, journalist Jeff Pearlman examines the 1996 fatal shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur and the decades-long investigation that led to Duane "Keffe D" Davis's conviction. Writing for Reveal, Pearlman characterizes the killing as preventable, arguing it represents a significant...

A video essay examines how COVID-19 response policies fractured American political consensus and weakened public confidence in institutional authority. The analysis argues that vaccine skepticism, conspiracy theories, and polarized pandemic management created lasting damage to civic trust. Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician and vaccine expert,...

ABC's Planet America examines military personnel removals occurring under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, with the program reporting that some Republican figures have called for his dismissal. According to Planet America, the episode also analyzes Trump campaign funding — including Republican pressure on Trump to...

In a retrospective analysis marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, The Intercept examines how major Bush-era counterterrorism programs—including the Department of Homeland Security and Guantánamo Bay detention facility—remain operational today. The Intercept argues that despite public awareness of civil liberties erosions from...

CNN's NewsNight panel debates growing fractures within the Republican Party over electoral strategy as midterm elections approach. Trump has argued that centering the campaign around himself is the solution to GOP concerns about tight races, while party members express nervousness about polling prospects. The panel...

In a retrospective analysis marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, The Intercept examines the persistence of anti-Muslim sentiment and policy infrastructure established in the two decades following 9/11. The source characterizes institutions like the Department of Homeland Security and the detention facility...

According to WION's analysis, Houthi forces are intensifying efforts to assert influence over the Bab Al-Mandeb strait, a critical chokepoint handling an estimated 10% of global trade, as Yemen's civil war shows signs of renewed escalation. Per the source's reporting, the analysis situates this alongside...

ABC News legal analysts provide courtroom commentary and expert analysis on the outcome of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. The roundtable discussion examines the verdict and potential sentencing considerations.

Federal Reserve official Christopher Waller says he is leaning toward keeping interest rates steady ahead of the Fed's September meeting, which falls days before the midterm elections. The Reuters segment, featuring analyst Chris Beauchamp of IG, examines whether the proximity to the midterms could complicate...

DW News examines the term 'hybrid war,' increasingly used by European and global politicians to describe non-traditional military and political threats. The analysis argues that hybrid warfare encompasses disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, economic coercion, and proxy conflicts—tactics short of conventional warfare that nations employ against adversaries....

France 24 examines the rise of women in archaeology, noting that over the past 30 years women have come to represent more than half of the profession across Europe. The shift coincides with technological advances—including DNA analysis and carbon dating—that enable archaeologists to construct more...

A YouGov/Economist projection cited by USA TODAY found that President Donald Trump holds a negative net approval rating in 47 states and Washington, D.C. ahead of November's midterm elections. According to USA TODAY, the projection highlights key swing states — including Texas, Georgia, and Michigan...

In a 25th-anniversary retrospective on the September 11 attacks and their aftermath, The Intercept examines the enduring legacy of post-9/11 anti-Muslim rhetoric and policy. The source argues that despite widespread awareness of the Bush administration's civil liberties erosions — including warrantless wiretaps and deportation campaigns...

Economist and policy advisor Jeffrey Sachs discusses how he believes Washington's overestimation of American power is driving both military interventions abroad and asset bubbles at home. Drawing on his experience advising Russia during the Soviet collapse and studying Asian economic development, Sachs argues that U.S....

A New York Times report examines the logistical difficulties facing U.S. naval operations in the Middle East, as the USS Abraham Lincoln is replaced due to crew morale issues. Pentagon correspondent John Ismay, a Navy veteran, discusses how supply chain challenges for ships in the...