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Episode 1377Apr 23, 2025

Introducing ... The Ryssdal Window

It’s like the Overton Window, but for markets.

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Introducing ... The Ryssdal Window
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The Overton Window is a concept that helps explain how the range of policies considered politically acceptable shifts over time. But have you heard of the “Ryssdal Window"? We’ll explain how it relates to what’s happening in the markets right now as President Donald Trump hints at a possible change of heart on China tariffs. Plus, the FDA suspended a milk quality testing program. With less federal oversight, can private industries regulate themselves? And, the physics behind a great cup of coffee.

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Introducing ... The Ryssdal Window