Monday assorted links

1. “Altogether, my analysis shows that political affiliation can help to predict outcomes in over 90% of circuit court cases.”

2. Who benefits from Ex-Im Bank aid?

3. David Brooks on why Americans have become so mean (Atlantic).

4. Martin Walser, RIP.

5. Vitalik Buterin on the Seen and Unseen podcast, run by Amit Varma and with guest co-host Ajay Shah, about 3.5 hours.