Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Beat the Press is Dean Baker’s commentary on economic reporting. He is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).
Elon Musk and the DOGE Boys Clown Show
Perhaps it’s time to rename Elon Musk’s DOGE to DOGI (Department of Government Incompetence).
Businesses and DEI: Corporations Don’t Maximize Shareholder Value
It’s often said that corporations exist to maximize profits on behalf of shareholders. But is that actually true?
Will Young People Ever Be Able to Own a Home and Will the Media Ask Under Trump?
One of the most prevalent Biden era media myths was that young people were not buying homes. Will reporters still keep telling that story now?
Social Security Zombies: Another Big Lie for the MAGA Collection
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are spreading ridiculous lies about Social Security. What is their real goal?
Vietnam is Ripping Us Off. But if They Give Elon’s Company a Big Contract, All Is Good
Donald Trump constantly complains that we are being ‘ripped off’ by other countries that are running a trade surplus with the US. No, it doesn’t make any sense.
Elon Musk’s Buddy Tangos with Crypto Scam
Argentina’s President Javier Milei is at the center of a crypto scam scandal — but Donald Trump has done essentially the same thing here.
Can Trump Tank the Biden Economy? Here Are Eight Ways
Biden handed a strong economy to Donald Trump. Can he manage to tank it?
Real Corruption that Could Meet Republican Cost-Saving Targets
If Republicans really want to find ways to cut waste in the federal budget, there are a few places they could start.
Are the DOGE Gang Really BOZOs?
Uncover the truth behind the DOGE: are they promoting efficiency or merely contributing to chaos and corruption?
Failed Elites, Elon Musk, and Lies the Media Tell You
Actually, it was not at all surprising that Elon Musk used X/Twitter to further a political agenda.
