Podcast Episodes

Spain vs. Argentina

This year's FIFA Men's World Cup final pits Spain against Argentina, two countries with a former colonial relationship and complicated social and eco…

2 months, 1 week ago

The AI Arms Race

Private investment in artificial intelligence in 2025 reached nearly $300 billion and is likely to grow this year. The companies making those investm…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

When in the Course of Human Events

The Declaration of Independence, which founded the United States as an independent nation, was written in 1776—the same year that Adam Smith publishe…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Summer Davos

Adam and Cameron recorded this episode from Dalian, China, where they’re attending the World Economic Forum’s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champion…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Two Topics: Brexit and D-Day

As the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches, Adam and Cameron discuss the impact on the British economy.

Also on the show: The Allied…

3 months ago

Live From Berlin

Germany is considering a package of reforms to reduce its welfare state and make the economy more productive. This would include changes to labor law…

3 months, 1 week ago

Is Europe Falling Behind?

Real disposal income has grown in the United States much faster than in Europe since the beginning of the century. Does that mean European economies …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Berlin Live Show Annoucement

As Cameron mentioned in last week's episode, Ones and Tooze is coming to Berlin for a live taping this upcoming Monday, June 8. Capacity is limited, …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Postwar Iranian Economy

A long-term truce deal between the United States and Iran would likely include some sanctions relief in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hor…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan

Taiwan runs a huge trade surplus, which is partly due to its chip manufacturing industry. Adam and Cameron discuss how the surplus affects Taiwan and…

4 months ago