While some economists are celebrating the awarding of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics to three economists who are relatively friendly to free markets, we should not forget that most Nobel winners have been unrepentant statists and socialists.

Lyndal and Darren Ludlow take a weekly dive into a space of comfort and quirk. Enjoy an eclectic blend of music, the informative, the strangely odd and the joys of life often overlooked. This week in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge the crew have suggestions for things to do at Labour Weekend and look ahead to Halloween next Friday. All that, strange web browsing and the most eclectic mix of music you'll hear.

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Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 10/24/2025

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 10/24/2025

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 10/24/2025

State Representative Tackey Chan discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown, the recent shake up in the transportation department, foreign policy issues, and voting.

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 10/24/2025

As government spending spins out of control, the Federal Reserve continues to inflate, leaving the economy in a permanent state of inflation. Most Americans will find themselves falling further and further behind.

In this episode, nurse RaDonda Vaught tells the detailed, context-rich story of a medication error at Vanderbilt that led to criminal charges. She walks through the events, system issues (including a recent EHR rollout and medication-dispensing delays), distractions, and decision points that contributed to the mistake.RaDonda describes how workarounds, unclear documentation in radiology, drug supply changes, and interruptions combined to produce a tragic outcome, and she explains the immediate

The US military has been drawing up plans to launch strikes on Venezuela and potentially capture strategic ports and airfields on the path to a full-blown war.

Accidental Quincy shooting. Early voting in Quincy. Quincy marching band competition.

Accidental shooting in Quincy. Early voting begins in Quincy. Quincy band in regional competition.

The new bailout is said to be a "public-private partnership": a state-sponsored corporatist scheme to bail out investors and Milei.

Ironically, normal market pressures would make housing more affordable, but easy money undermines that prospect.

00:00-03:50 Intro03:51-22:34 The Last 72 22:35-32:31 U.S. & Venezuela 32:32-42:35 Pentagon rules for the press 42:36-53:15 Veterans and The VA Disability System 53:16-01:03:44 The Heist of The Louvre 01:03:45-01:09:46 McDonald's CEO eating McDonald's 01:09:47-01:27:59 Post-ShowYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/ZeroBlog30

Prophetic Words Concerning the Days Ahead (re-broadcast of Ep. 138)

On this Weekly Update with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron), we discuss a new pharmacy for Coudersport, a recent meeting of the EMS task force, and the latest on Data Centers in PA.