Podcast Episodes

Curious minds - Discussing the evolution of journalism and technology with Tom Friedman

Episode 16

Today we’re introducing a new monthly segment to the podcast that I’m calling curious minds. These are going to be a series of 1-on-1 conversations with various personalities offering unique viewpoin…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

China's unique approach to foreign influence

Episode 15

In 2100 four out of ten people on the plant will be African. What does that mean for economics, politics and geo-political relations. While the West hasn't been looking, China has made a huge bet on …

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

The next phase of Brexit through its history, its psychology and its economics

Episode 14

Boris Johnson's rise to MP marks a new chapter for Brexit. As we enter this next phase, we tease out how we got here: Looking at where the movement started. Attempting to understand what are the driv…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Why healthy economies are inherently unstable not inherently stable!

Episode 13

What do you get when you cross Donna Summer, David Bowie, Bitcoin, Joseph Schumpeter, creativity and innovation? You get the essence of the modern capitalist economy, something called “creative destr…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

The failed war on drugs

Episode 12

It’s time to face the facts - the war on drugs has been a failed experiment. Anyone with a basic knowledge of economics and supply and demand will know that prohibition drives prices upwards, drive p…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Understanding China's trade wars, Brexit and Tianammen Square through the lens of Japanese history

Episode 10

In this episode, we examine today’s geo-politics, the China vs America showdown and related economic threats through lessons from Japan’s Meji Restoration, plus Soviet and Chinese history. Remember, …

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

A guide to understanding Germany

Episode 10

Why has Germany, the most important country in Europe, not had the political sway that matches its economic dominance and how that might change in the future.

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Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

Why it’s time to move Dublin Port

Episode 9

Dublin Port is 600 acres of prime residential land, beside the sea, close to all transport links and it should be developed in a new city on the water. The rest of the world is moving their ports, ev…

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

International property cycles

Episode 8

The global markets have never been so connected, and economies tend to be cyclical - what does that mean for Ireland as we face the real possibility of a global economic slowdown?

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Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

Trump’s tariffs explained & the new tech cold war

Episode 7

As Trump lands in Ireland this week, we examine his trade war with China, his tariff policy and who it really hurts, plus why China and the US are heading for a major conflict and why the new Cold Wa…

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago