Episode 19 - To Forgive or not to Forgive (student loans)

Support us on Patreon!   This week, we discussed Trump’s continued lack of concession, whether student loan forgiveness is a good idea, and the racial wealth gap. Also, finally, some unambiguous good news! News discussed:   Trump still hasn’t conceded, but is planning a “grand finale” Trump pardoned Michael Flynn Flynn is calling for martial law and re-vote News rules to fight shell companies  Joe Biden wants congress to forgive $10K+ in student loans to everyone  Iran’s top nuclear scientist assassinated (probably by Israel) Matt Yglesias on the racial wealth gap   Happy News!   The usual scolds (including Fauci) are hand wringing about UK approval of the Pfizer vaccine  Neurons in mice “rejuvinated” to reverse blindness Lab grown meat approved for sale in the UK Deepmind solves protein folding problem China turned on its “artificial sun” fusion reactor Slate Star Codex is coming back in January! Got something to say? Come chat with us on the Bayesian Conspiracy Discord or email us at [email protected]. Say something smart and we’ll mention you on the next show!   Follow us! RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themindkiller Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mind-killer/id1507508029 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iqs7r7t6cdxw465zdulvwikhekm Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vvcmifu6  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-mind-killer  Intro/outro music: On Sale by Golden Duck Orchestra This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindkiller.substack.com