Author Archives: Yves Smith

Rob Urie: Democrats Who Created the Bad Status Quo Won’t Become Saviors

The Democrats as a and even the reason US policies are so contrary to the interests of most of the public.

Links 10/23/2025

AI Is Coming For Your Doctor

Medical systems using Epic are planning to turn most patient care decisions over to AI.

Commodities: Why They Are a Challenge for Investors

Uncertainty is pushing investors to consider commodities but playing them is not as easy as you think!

Links 10/18/2025

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Amounts of Lead, New Report Says – A Pharmacologist Explains the Data

As whey and protein powders have moved from the bodybuilder/fitness community to the mainstream, a new study raises alarms about lead levels.

Book Review: The Mixed Blessing of Antibiotics

“Dangerous Miracle,” by Liam Shaw, is a sweeping account of the rise and precarious future of a live-saving antibiotics.

‘We’re Not Going to Forget’: Pritzker Warns Trump Enforcers Miller, Homan, Bovino That Immunity Not Forever

Governor Pritzker has gotten out of bed to threaten Team Trump over ICE abuses. But this still amounts to a wet noodle lashing.

Links 10/17/2025

The Trump-Putin Phone Call: US Makes Process Concession to Russia and Trump Softens Stance on Tomahawks.

A reading of the Trump and Kremlin statements shows that most commentators are out over their skis as to what the Trump-Putin phone call portends.

Data Centers Spark Bipartisan Fury As Energy Costs Soar

Voters are waking up to the fact that their soaring electricity costs represent a big subsidy to data centers. What happens next?

What Does New High in US Stock Market Margin Debt Portend?

Looking at the significance, or not, of a record high in stock market margin debt.