The Firings Will Continue Until the Data Improves

Episode #230

This week, Bill and Phil take a moment to reflect on one of the most bizarre political weeks in recent memory, consider the implications of Trump’s decision to fire the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and close with a look at the situation in Gaza and news that Canada, Britain, and France will soon recognize a Palestinian state.

Links related to this week’s episode:

• “Donald Trump Shoots the Messenger” by Jonathan Chait in The Atlantic

• “Trump Fired America’s Economic Data Collector. History Shows the Perils.” by Ben Casselman in The New York Times

• “Trump’s Efforts to Control Information Echo an Authoritarian Playbook” by Peter Baker in The New York Times

• “Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American history museum” by Janay Kingsberry in The Washington Post

• “The Changing Map of Palestinian Recognition” by Ashley Wu in The New York Times

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