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The End of the Affair - Europe and America's Nasty Divorce
Season 2025 Episode 14
The world as we know it is over. The post-Cold War order, the American-led security umbrella, the assumption that Europe will always be protected has been shattered in real time. Trump’s America is w…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
The Economics of the Merchant of Venice: Lessons from an Empire of Trade
Season 2025 Episode 13
What can a city built on water teach us about the economics of the 21st century? In this episode, we dive into the economics of Venice, how a tiny republic with no natural resources became one of the…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Hard Liquor, Soft Power: The Death of Proportionality
Season 2025 Episode 12
Donald Trump has always been blunt about his transactional view of global politics but has he just accelerated the decline of American soft power? We unpack his latest moves, from tariffs on Canada t…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump, Tariffs & the Gold Rush: The McKinley Playbook
Season 2025 Episode 11
What do Donald Trump and William McKinley have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, we dig into the economic and political legacy of America’s 25th president, the so-called Napoleon…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
The Population Paradox: Growth, Crisis, and the Global Economy
Season 2025 Episode 10
Is rapid population growth a sign of economic strength, or the trigger for future crises? This week, we explore how shifting demographics are reshaping economies worldwide, from booming immigration a…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
DeepSeek, Deep State or Deep Pockets? Karen Hao on China’s AI Power Play
Season 2025 Episode 9
China's DeepSeek has done what it does best, it's made a better copy of an American product. Deepseek has disrupted the markets this week and is almost outperforming OpenAI while spending as little a…
Published on 11 months ago
From Fartcoin to Trumpcoin: How Memes and Tokens Are Redefining Power and Wealth
Season 2025 Episode 8
What do Fartcoin, Trumpcoin, and TikTok have in common? They’re all part of the new frontier where memes, tokens, and attention economics collide. This episode dives into how Trump’s $60 billion cryp…
Published on 11 months ago
The Coming IMF Bailout of Britain!
Season 2025 Episode 7
Is the UK teetering on the edge of economic chaos? With bond yields now higher than Greece’s and a rapidly weakening pound, we explore why Britain’s financial foundation is cracking. From the histori…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
The MAGA Era: Irish America’s New Identity
Season 2025 Episode 6
We're diving into the seismic shifts reshaping America and their ripple effects on Irish identity abroad. With the inauguration of Donald Trump marking the ultimate vibe shift in global politics, we …
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
King Trump and the Bubble Economy
Season 2025 Episode 5
In this week’s second instalment on bubbles, we dive into America’s tech-driven exuberance and the dangers of the Magnificent Seven. Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and their pals commanding a third of the S&P…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago