I am addressing you today because our country is about to start a 7 month journey that occurs once every four years. Two people that are at this point only marginally loved by their parties are representing them in a bid to have as much control over this country that we allow. I am here [...]

It is not every day one is inspired by the milk they’re pouring into their homemade iced coffee, but when the idea strikes, it strikes. As my tasty concoction came together I reached in the refrigerator for the final and most important ingredient. Not only does milk give coffee a creamy texture, it’s also fun [...]

Once is enough. Anthony Davis played basketball for one year at Kentucky before declaring his intent to go pro.  He won a championship, tasted sweet victory, and then passed on a chance to become a NCAA legend.  Most hybrid buyers, it seems, also pass on the opportunity to have another go.  In 2011, only 35% [...]

The employment report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) each month is one of the most highly anticipated economic indicators. In it we get the headline stealing unemployment rate but dozens of more useful statistics come out of it as well. Most people understand the basics of the unemployment rate and even the [...]

Canada just decided to kill their penny, which is more or less worth the same as our penny. The cost of producing them is just too high. They cost 60% more than they’re worth in Canada. Coins are a throwback to the days when the coin was literally worth its weight in the metal it [...]

CNN Money profiled five business owners that employ less than 100 employees at their companies. They all are struggling to find good workers in this economy. This is counter-intuitive to what we’ve been told about the economy. We should be seeing record numbers of people applying for jobs and companies should have their pick of [...]

There’s something very interesting going on at the border between North and South Carolina.  Like most states, they have clearly defined borders.  However, unlike many states, they don’t have straight lines or rivers marking that territory in every place.  There are also a lot of people living near the border especially in populated areas like [...]

AKA the “We make stuff” state After a hiatus it’s time to return to the Weakonomics tour of the country. Our tour now takes us to Ohio, a misunderstood and unappreciated state that is nonetheless quite important. When most people think of Ohio, they probably don’t think of anything since many Americans can’t read maps. [...]