We often set aside articles that are longer, deserve a re-read, are broader in scope…or just for fun — for weekend reading. Below are some from this week — pour yourself a hot cup of coffee & enjoy...

• The fiscal policy elephant in the room. (Value Added)

• America is running out of everything (The Atlantic)

• Nature Shows How This All Works (Collaborative Fund)

• Gradually, Then Suddenly (The Big Picture)

• Chart of the Week: % of US Voters who can name three branches of govt. (YouTube)

• Nations agree to 15% minimum corporate tax rate (BBC)

• What Does Frances Haugen Want From Facebook? (Slate)

• Podcast : Ezra Klein - Lessons on Living Well with Nick Offerman.

• Collectors Who Caught the Bug. Volkswagen’s original Beetle, cute and petite, still thrills aficionados. (New York Times)

What are you reading or listening to?