Smith is good on economics. He does the reading, and is good at analyzing strengths and weaknesses, and also summarizing for a non-technical readership.
Unfortunately, the pressures of the pundit lifestyle incentive him to go beyond his domain of competence.
Yep ๐. It's why I'm letting my subscription lapse after only having it a year. Pity... not quite as painful as watching what 9/11 did to some folks, but in the same league.