<p>We finally have word that the Epstein files will be made public, but is that a mistake? Ben and Megan offer their arguments for keeping the secrets secret, and Josh isn't sure about that — what <em>is</em> in there? And doesn't President Trump, who campaigned on releasing the files, deserve whatever happens once that happens?</p><p>Also this week: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/opinion/price-controls-affordability-crisis-economy.html">the effort to rehabilitate the reputation of price controls</a> (ew), a celebration of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/11/pennies-circulation-mint/684935/">the end of the penny</a>, and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/style/new-american-dream-tiktok.html">the TikTok proposition that “the new American dream is to leave</a>.”</p><p>Sign up for updates from us (and support the show) and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.centralairpodcast.com">www.centralairpodcast.com</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.centralairpodcast.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.centralairpodcast.com/subscribe</a>