In this episode of Econ Nerds Live, hosts Matt Hill and Ariel Slonim delve into the pressing issue of national debt, exploring its implications and the government's options for managing it. Then a news quiz segment, where they test each other's knowledge on current events and economic trends. Then they unveil their new segment: "Not Investment Advice", where they give investment advice. The episode wraps up with discussions male friendships, homesteading and Lego Masters

00:00 - Government Spending and Economic Consequences

10:15 - Transitioning to Current Economic News and Quizzes

Investing Insights: Predictions and Market Trends

23:24 - NOT Investment Advice: Tattoo Removal

30:12 - Consumer Surplus and Deadweight Loss: Male Friendships, Homesteading and Lego Masters

Articles mentioned

All articles for the news quiz can be found at our substack: https://econnerds.substack.com/

Supersonics are back

https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2025/06/supersonics-takeoff.html

Male Friendships

https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/male-friendship

Homesteading:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2025/06/05/i-tried-homesteading/