Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Links 10/6/2026

Peter Thiel Receives the Axel Springer Award and Confirms the Rise of the Antichrist

Thiel warns globalism brings the Antichrist, yet his surveillance tech and dualism build the very control grid he claims to fights

Could France’s Debt Woes Spark Another European Debt Crisis?

This time the weakest link could be the Euro Area’s second largest economy.  

SOS! Desperately Seeking Procrastinators! Last Call for Our 2026 Fundraiser!

Final call for our 2026 fundraiser! Please stop by our Tip Jar and chip in for yourself and for this community. You’ll be glad you did!

Canary in the Coal Mine? Office CMBS Delinquency Rate Re-Spikes to 12.2%, Far Worse than Financial Crisis Peak

CMBS managers shift from “Survive till ’25” (when low interest rates were supposed to return) to “Sell at today’s price, or the lender will.”

Coffee Break: Ellison Empire Settles on Skydance, Takes Big Bond Price Hit, Names Team

Having cleared the biggest legal hurdle, the Ellison media empire has assumed control of WBD, dumped all over the bond markets, and named their leadership team for the new organization which will be called Skydance after David Ellison’s studio.

America Is Hurtling Toward a Power Grid Crisis

Electricity demand is skyrocketing, utility bills are spiking – but it could take years to build the new transmission lines that would address the problem.

Links 10/5/2026

Iran War: Saudi-Backed Forces Launch Major Yemen Campaign; More on Oil Transits and Economic Conditions

Today’s Iran war news: As the Saudis double down on failure with a new Yemen offensive, the debate over the state of oil and the economy continues.

Yippie! Met Our Sixth Goal, On to Our Seventh: More Original Reporting

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Naked Capitalism: Your Priceless One-Stop Shopping for What Is Really Going on, and Why

Naked Capitalism is unique in the breadth and depth of its coverage and its nose for driving forces. Contribute generously for all our sakes!

The Scandal Behind the Scandal: US Ambassador to Greece Issues Coup Threats but EU Elite Embrace It 

European political class doesn’t mind citizens being fleeced; just be polite about it. 

Why Might Putin Finally Decide to Bring Ukraine to Its Knees After Nearly Five Years?

Korybko makes a strained argument about Putin’s motives for decisive action in Ukraine. It is nevertheless is useful grist for discussion.

Links 10/4/2026

The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Prognoza Pogody AKA The Weather Forecast (1983) Plus Bonuses!

The Weather Report is a movie about living at the end of life.