Silver Bulletin

Silver Bulletin provides a nuanced look at contemporary issues including political ideologies, election dynamics, free speech concerns, impact of technology on politics, and COVID-19 policy effects. It explores the complexities of social and political landscapes, often challenging binary narratives around liberalism, conservatism, and media biases.

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RFK Jr. probably won't hurt Biden. He might even help him.

238 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political Analysis Campaign Strategy Polling
  1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential third-party run may not necessarily harm President Biden, and could even benefit him.
  2. Historically, third-party bids have had varied impacts and are not always spoilers in elections.
  3. Polls suggest that Trump supporters view Kennedy more favorably, and his issue positions may not align well with the college-educated Democratic base.
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When you pick a VP, you're picking a future presidential nominee

177 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Presidents Political strategy
  1. When selecting a Vice President, you are essentially choosing a potential future presidential nominee.
  2. The role of Vice President has evolved over time, becoming more visible and influential in shaping future party nominations.
  3. Historically, most Vice Presidents who ran for President after their term were successful in securing their party's nomination.

Las Vegas is a good bet for baseball

125 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
🎾 Sports Baseball Tourism
  1. Las Vegas is a good location for baseball due to its high tourist population that seeks entertainment.
  2. The city has a high sports avidity demonstrated by the interest in various sports leagues.
  3. Las Vegas's compact layout makes it easy for residents and tourists to access the stadium efficiently.

Soft launch of paid subscriptions

180 implied HN points • 11 Sep 23
💼 Business Subscription Newsletter Content Model Revenue
  1. Nate Silver's newsletter will still have mostly free content with some perks for paid subscribers.
  2. Paid subscribers will get exclusive Q&A threads, paywalled posts on various topics, and the option to lock in current pricing.
  3. If Nate Silver stops regularly writing the newsletter, subscribers will have a refund option.

Does New York City have the world's best food?

191 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Restaurants Comparisons Quality Experience
  1. There is a debate about whether the US or France has better food, depending on various factors like effort and definitions.
  2. New York City is praised for its diverse food options, due to its high tolerance for immigration and intense market-based competition.
  3. When comparing food cities, it's important to consider different definitions such as living for restaurant dining, overall food quality, and short visits.

How good will Victor Wembanyama be?

108 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🎾 Sports Basketball NBA Players Draft
  1. Victor Wembanyama is predicted to be a superstar based on his preseason performance.
  2. Players like LeBron James and Magic Johnson are compared to Wembanyama due to their hype and impact in their rookie seasons.
  3. There's a historical analysis showing that the majority of hyped rookies similar to Wembanyama have gone on to have successful NBA careers.

Trump is not inevitable in Iowa

141 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Polls Prediction Markets
  1. Polls in Iowa at this stage aren't very reliable, so Trump's lead may not be as significant as it seems.
  2. Candidates who lead in late-summer Iowa polls don't always win the caucuses, showing the unpredictability of the state.
  3. While Trump is the favorite, history shows that winning Iowa isn't necessary for securing the GOP nomination.

NBA Eastern Conference preview

82 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🎾 Sports NBA Betting Teams Players
  1. Nate Silver is creating his own NBA Eastern Conference projected standings without the RAPTOR projections this year.
  2. He is considering team dynamics, player injuries, and other factors to come up with his projections.
  3. He shares insights on top teams like the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, discussing changes and challenges for the upcoming season.

In case Twitter goes to zero

73 implied HN points • 18 Nov 22
  1. Nate Silver created a Substack as a backup in case Twitter disappears.
  2. He is not planning to update the Substack regularly unless Twitter no longer exists or other major changes occur.
  3. Nate Silver views the Substack as a better alternative than other platforms like Mastodon.

Coming soon

19 implied HN points • 18 Nov 22
  1. Nate Silver is launching a newsletter called 'Silver Bulletin'.
  2. The newsletter will cover 'Everything everywhere all at once'.
  3. Stay tuned for the launch at www.natesilver.net.