Fiery But Mostly Astroturfed - In The Tank #498

Riots are once again breaking out in California, stretching all the way to Chicago and East Coast cities. The National Guard is on the streets of L.A. to handle violent protests against ICE, and evidence suggests these multi-day protests are anything but organic. Similar demonstrations are planned across the country this weekend, aiming to counter a military showcase parade President Trump has planned for the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army.

The media can't be trusted to cover this fairly, which brings us to a bigger question: Is the "knowledge" economy falling apart? The mainstream news media, academia, and the scientific establishment are rapidly losing credibility in the eyes of the average person—and it may be well deserved.

Turning our eyes abroad, Trump says he struck a deal with China on trade. We’ll break down the good, the bad, and the ugly. And in the UK, the Labour Party recently levied new taxes that resulted in a quick and clear demonstration of the Laffer Curve—ending in less government income, not more.

The Heartland Institute’s Linnea Lueken, Jim Lakely, Chris Talgo, and S.T. Karnick cover all this and more on Episode #498 of the In the Tank Podcast.