The Arts
Column Published in syndication June 17, 2026Ernest Hemingway once wrote that "A thousand years makes economics silly and a work of art endures forever..." In addition to being enduring, the arts are also economically imperative.
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What is the outlook for social security?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 22, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the outlook for social security.
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- social security
SpaceX IPO
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 19, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the SpaceX IPO.
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- SpaceX
What does long‑term unemployment show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 18, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses long-term unemployment.
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- unemployment
What did the May jobs report show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 17, 2026Dr. Perryman discussses the May jobs report.
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- jobs report
What are the economic implications of the new world screwworm?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 16, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the economic implications of the new world screwworm.
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- economy,
- new world screwworm
Powering Progress
Column Published in syndication June 10, 2026The phenomenon that is AI, while certainly explosive, can only expand as rapidly as its essential fuel allows. With available land and opportunities to generate electricity, Texas is emerging as a primary center for the massive data centers that enable AI. Approximately one-fourth of all new activity (some 140 projects) is presently ongoing in the state, which is rapidly displacing Virginia as the epicenter of this activity.
How prevalent is AI in the business world?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 15, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses AI usage in the business world.
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- artificial intelligence
How was first quarter GDP revised?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 12, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the revision to first quarter GDP.
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- GDP
What did the latest NY Fed survey on consumer confidence show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 10, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the latest NY Fed survey on consumer confidence.
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- consumer confidence