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Arab Disunity: From Ancient Rifts to the Gaza Conflict
Season 2024 Episode 71
In this episode, we kick things off by exploring the deep divides within the Arab world, tracing the roots of these fractures back to the early 19th century when two competing visions for Arab unity …
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
A Kick In The Jackson's Hole
Season 2024 Episode 70
In this episode, we kick things off by delving into the secluded world of Jackson Hole, where central bankers and economic elites gather in a remote Wyoming enclave, musing over the fate of global ec…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Economics of Trust: What's Next for the UK?
Season 2024 Episode 69
In this episode, we dig into the UK’s recent social unrest with Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist at the Bank of England and now head of the Royal Society of Arts. We explore the deeper economic …
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Can Ireland Fix Its Infrastructure Crisis Before It's Too Late?
Season 2024 Episode 68
In this episode, we're kicking off with a classic Irish disaster—a ladder, a man, and gravity having a scrap, but then we're diving deep into something even more painful than a sprained ankle: Irelan…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
How to Destroy a Country: Venezuela with Noah Smith
Season 2024 Episode 67
In this episode, we explore the dramatic downfall of a once-wealthy nation that is now one of the poorest: Venezuela. How does a country with vast natural resources find itself in such dire straits? …
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Can Dublin Avoid the Donut Effect?
Season 2024 Episode 66
This week, we delve into the growing crisis facing Dublin’s city center, exploring the troubling "donut effect" where the heart of the city becomes hollowed out due to rising crime, unaffordable rent…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
The Downward Spiral of Upward Social Mobility
Season 2024 Episode 65
This week, we delve into the unsettling reality that this generation in Ireland might be the first in two generations to be poorer than their parents. We explore the ripple effects this could have on…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Inside the Head of the FED
Season 2024 Episode 64
With financial markets on edge, the world is anxiously awaiting the Fed’s decision on whether to cut or maintain historically high interest rates. In this episode, we dive into the profound impact th…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Inheritance Tax & The Curse of the Silver Spoon
Season 2024 Episode 63
This week, we dive into the issue of inheritance tax in Ireland, asking if it's time for a rethink. With house prices skyrocketing by 62% since 2012, many middle-class families find themselves unexpe…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago
The Napster of Finance: A Revolut-ion
Season 2024 Episode 62
This week, we delve into one of the most transformative shifts in economics and finance: the rise of e-banking, spotlighted by Revolut's meteoric growth. Revolut, a Lithuanian-born company now boasti…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago