Rights, Obligations, and Nostalgia | Interview: Megan McArdle

This episode of The Remnant, hosted by Jonah Goldberg, features Megan McArdle as they delve into a range of topics, starting with a discussion on economic anxieties and the perception of affordability in today's economy, including the impact of subscription services and the uncertainty caused by AI. They explore the complexities of inflation, wage stagnation, and the frozen housing market, and also debate the rights of the dead, touching on estate taxes, legacy control, and the balance between obligations to the deceased and the needs of the living. They critique the nostalgia industry and challenge the notion that things were better in the past, addressing concerns about housing affordability, generational burdens, and diversity initiatives, and also analyze the unintended consequences of well-intentioned policies. The episode includes advertisements for Dispatch Juntos, encouraging listeners to join and form local discussion groups.