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Stephanie Kelton, professor of economics and public policy at Stony Brook University and Author of The Deficit Myth, Joins Tim and David to discuss her new book, globally rising unemployment rates, and the misconceptions of trade wars. These typically dry issues are explained with such elegance and passion that they feel imminently relevant and fascinating, which they truly are. This episode of Blind Insights is another look at Modern Monetary Theory - information the COVID-19 economic crisis is sorely missing. With commentators such as Stephanie in the world, there is hope that we can build a better ecopnomy for all, in many countries around the world, and that economies can serve the people, not the other way around. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Kelton, professor of economics and public policy at Stony Brook University and Author of The Deficit Myth, Joins Tim and David to discuss her new book, globally rising unemployment rates, and the misconceptions of trade wars. These typically dry issues are explained with such elegance and passion that they feel imminently relevant and fascinating, which they truly are. This episode of Blind Insights is another look at Modern Monetary Theory - information the COVID-19 economic crisis is sorely missing. With commentators such as Stephanie in the world, there is hope that we can build a better ecopnomy for all, in many countries around the world, and that economies can serve the people, not the other way around. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com Support the show: https://auscast-network.myshopify.com/collections/blind-insights See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Benz in for Mark Today! - Starling Marte Traded - Matt Williamson ("Our Football Guru" Former NFL/College Football Scout now Analyst on Steelers Nation Radio and Claytonfootball.com) Joins Tim on air To Discuss the State of the Steelers, Superbowl Sunday, and more! - Coast to Coast

MLB is Stooping to Seinfield Night - John Daly and Ben Roethisberger Rants -Josh Yohe (Covers Pens and NHL for TheAthletic.com) Joins Tim on Air for some Hockey Talk and NHL Replay Talk - The Bob Segment

Bridesmaids are Pissed - Devon Bush - Dave Damesheck (Pgh Guy now with NFL Network - NFL.com) Joins Tim on Air to Talk Devon Bush

Alexis McCrossen, a professor at SMU and an expert on how cultures have marked time in history, Joins Tim to talk about our New Year’s Eve traditions with a special focus on the story behind that Times Square Ball Drop. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/New_Years_Eve_auphonic.mp3 If you plan to watch the Times Square ball drop at Midnight on New Year’s Eve, you’re not alone.  New York City expects to play host to over 2 million people for the festivities. Over 175 million across the United States will watch the ball drop on TV. And around the world, over 1 billion people will watch. 103 million said they will travel 30 miles or more to celebrate 93.6 million will drive When we think of New Year’s Eve, we often think of Times Square and parties at organized events, bars and restaurants, but I have some interesting statistics, thanks to WalletHub from last year: 49% celebrate the holiday at home 9% at a bar, restaurant, or organized event 23% don’t celebrate New Year’s Eve 30% said they fall asleep before Midnight 61% said they say a prayer on New Year’s Eve. Rankings Christmas 78% Thanksgiving 74% Independence Day 47% New Year’s Eve 41% Most Popular New Year’s Eve Destinations Las Vegas Orlando New York City More Times Square Stats 7,000 police officers in Times Square 1.5 tons of confetti dropped 280 sanitation workers will clean up 40-50 tons of trash. The ball itself – Waterford Crystal Triangles – 11,875 pounds That’s today. Let’s talk about the history: For 4,000 years people have marked a New Year Public bells would herald the New Year since the Middle Ages Theaters, taverns and other places would be very busy on the night Rituals meant to augur good fortune. 1900 or so, the moment of Midnight became the focus because cities were illuminated with gas and electric lights. (Times Square) Installation of public clocks and bells The Countdown 1907/08 was the first year to drop an illuminated time ball at the moment of the New Year’s arrival. Uses a flag pole atop One Times Square. First one was made of iron and wood and had 25-watt light bulbs. 5 feet in diameter and weighed 700 pounds. When radio and television media emerged, New Year’s Eve was a made for broadcast media event. Live coverage. Links Counting Down to a New Year: The History of Our Joyful Celebration, We're History For Better or Worse, The New Year is Time's Touchstone, Dallas Morning News A Ball of a Time: A History of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop, The New Yorker How Times Square Became the Home of New Year's Eve, History.com About this Episode's Guest Alexis McCrossen Alexis McCrossen is a professor of history at Southern Methodist University and has devoted her career as a cultural historian to studying how Americans observe the passage of time. She is the author of Holy Day, Holiday: The American Sunday; and Marking Modern Times: Clocks, Watches and Other Timekeepers in American Life.

Do you still have confidence in Murray? - Matt Murray, Is his issue Mental or Physical? - Josh Yohe (Covers Pens and NHL for TheAthletic.com) Joins Tim on air to Discuss the Penguin's Last Game, Matt Murray, the Goal Tending Situation and more!

Dejan Kovacevic, of DK Sports, Joins Tim on Air to Discuss the Pirates, The NFL National Anthem Debate, LeVeon Bell, and more.

Tim Benz Covering for Mark Madden Today - Football Tackle Tactic - Josh Yohe (Covers Pens and NHL for TheAthletic.com) Joins Tim on Air to Discuss the Restructuring of the Blue Line- College Basketball Players Going Pro or No?

Tim Takes Calls On Lev Bell - Andrew McCutchen Ranking as a Pirate - The Hockey Night Show - Josh Yohe (Covers Pens and NHL for TheAthletic.com) Joins Tim on Air For Some Hockey Talk