Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
#230 - Microgeopolitics of Fargo and Brazil v. X
Season 1 Episode 230
Jacob and Rob are back from vacation! They share some microgeopolitical takes from their respective journeys and talk about the faceoff between Elon …
1 year, 10 months ago
#229 - Understanding WHO's Mpox Declaration
Season 1 Episode 229
Jacob welcomes Alexandra Finch on the podcast to talk about the mpox outbreak in the context of the international legal frameworks that apply includi…
1 year, 10 months ago
#228 - The Arabian Gulf's Expanding Conflict + Modi's Visit to Ukraine
Season 1 Episode 228
John Fowler and Jacob Shapiro dive into the current geopolitical landscape, beginning with a lively discussion about the Democratic National Conventi…
1 year, 10 months ago
#227 - The Tactical Objectives of Ukraine's Offensive Push
Season 1 Episode 227
Rob is on vacation, so Jacob welcomes Sim Tack to join him in his weekly Friday slot to discuss Ukraine’s invasion of Russia. The two address the log…
1 year, 10 months ago
#226 - Monkeypox and AI
Season 1 Episode 226
Jacob and Rob talk about the expanding monkeypox global health emergency. From there they turn to artificial intelligence to talk about whether compa…
1 year, 10 months ago
#225 - Great Power Network Competition and Bitcoin (and Aliens)
Season 1 Episode 225
Matthew Pines rejoins the podcast to talk about the virtue of Bitcoin as a part of U.S. national security policy. Come for the philosophical discussi…
1 year, 11 months ago
#224 - Sober Liquidity
Season 1 Episode 224
Rob dissects the market volatility of the week with characteristic apolmb. From there, Rob and Jacob tackle the overthrow of Bangladesh’s government …
1 year, 11 months ago
#223 - Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren (An Update)
Season 1 Episode 223
Jacob and Rob talk briefly about emerging markets and a return to orthodox economic policies in places like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Egypt. After a bri…
1 year, 11 months ago
#222 - Maduro and Venezuela
Season 1 Episode 222
Jacob welcomes Elohim Monard back to the podcast for an emergency conversation about the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. While they both bring …
1 year, 11 months ago
#221 - There IS A World Outside The U.S. Election (I Promise)
Season 1 Episode 221
Rob and Jacob spend a few minutes discussing Kamala Harris before moving on to all the things happening in the world you’re missing because Trump and…
1 year, 11 months ago