Many Americans are convinced that only government can provide useful science since government is supposed to be “neutral,” not corrupted by profit seeking. However, politics corrupts science research more than anything else.

Popular views of capitalism and free markets are not shaped by the facts, but rather by anti-capitalist intellectuals and the media.

Our mentalhealth is impacted waybefore middle school. Jake speaks with Dr. Ayelet Talmi about the relevant influences within the first phase of life, how they impact the trajectory of a child's wellbeing, and what we should consequently pursue within public policy toimprove outcomes for kids. Dr. Talmi is the Robert J. Harmon Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and

Ever since the Great Depression, most economists have claimed that the key to increasing economic growth is to lower unemployment. However, increasing the savings rate and building a capital structure are the keys to growth—and lower unemployment.

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Wednesday October 29, 2025. First up, the big news is that last night at the Palmer City Council meeting, the council awarded the bid for construction of the new library. We’ll have more details on Mayor’s Minutes tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. […]

Mayor Cooper and Mike Chmielewski discussed issues from the October 14th City Council meeting. Three actions were approved: authorizing the City Manager, Kolby Zerkel, to award the Airport Lighting Project to Granite Construction; awarding a contract to HDL Engineering Consultants for the Survey, Final Design, and Bidding Assistance for the Evergreen Avenue Improvements Project; and […]

What is the hold up with the State Budget? How are the Federal and State Budget stalemates impacting Pennsylvanians? What do our citizens and students want to see in our communities?

Mike Chmielewski welcomes Herb Bischoff back from Bhutan. When asked about Bhutan, Herb said they don’t have a GNP; they have a Gross National Happiness Scale. This scale includes environmental conservation, cultural preservation, good government, and sustainable development. Bhutan has only been open to tourists since September 2022. Most of the population lives in Thimphu, […]

It’s time for Page Two: news that might not make the front page for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Tonight the Palmer City Council meets at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a public hearing on the ordinance to prohibit unauthorized camping within city limits. There is also a committee of the whole discussion on  The full […]

In this episode we take a look at the new Simplified Acquisitions and the MicroPurchase thresholds. We discuss the changes and impacts this may have on the Department of War and Federal Government. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law