Podcast Episodes

Venezuelan 2024 Election

This week we talk about Chávez, Maduro, and Bolivarianism.

We also discuss authoritarianism, Potemkin elections, and the Venezuelan refugee crisis.

Rec…

1 year, 11 months ago

Bangladesh Protests

This week we talk about student protests, curfews, and East Pakistan.

We also discuss Sheikh Hasina, Myanmar, and authoritarians.

Recommended Book: The…

2 years ago

July Surprises

This week we talk about assassination attempts, presidential drop-outs, and October Surprises.

We also discuss election narratives, the frictions of a…

2 years ago

The Great Green Wall

This week we talk about protectionist policy, solar panels, and rare earths.

We also discuss Chinese business investment, EVs, and extreme weather eve…

2 years ago

Project 2025

This week we talk about the Heritage Foundation, Agenda 47, and the Democrats in turmoil

We also discuss Christian Nationalism, France’s surprising el…

2 years ago

Chevron Deference

This week we talk about the APA, the Supreme Court, and Marbury v. Madison.

We also discuss the Chevron Doctrine, government agencies, and the adminis…

2 years ago

Axis of Disorder

This week we talk about China, Russia, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

We also discuss BRICS, North Korea, and the post-WWII global world o…

2 years, 1 month ago

France's Snap Election

This week we talk about the National Rally, Macron, and the European Union.

We also discuss Marine Le Pen, elections, and the French National Assembly…

2 years, 1 month ago

Google AI Overviews

This week we talk about search engines, SEO, and Habsburg AI.

We also discuss AI summaries, the web economy, and alignment.

Recommended Book: Pandora’s…

2 years, 1 month ago

Trump's Conviction

This week we talk about secret documents, hush-money payouts, and federal court cases.

We also discuss polling, independents, and post-presidential fe…

2 years, 1 month ago