Podcast Episodes

Tariff Leverage

This week we talk about trade wars, TACO theory, and Chinese imports.

We also discuss negotiation, protectionism, and threat spirals.

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gamewashing

This week we talk about Electronic Arts, 3DO, and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

We also discuss Jared Kushner, leveraged buyouts, and loot…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO and Russia

This week we talk about Article 4, big sticks, and spheres of influence.

We also discuss Moldova, super powers, and new fronts.

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Nepal Gen Z Protests

This week we talk about corruption, influencers, and pro-monarchy protests.

We also discuss Nepalese modern history, Gen Z, and kings.

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10 months ago

GENIUS Act

This week we talk about stablecoins, crypto assets, and conflicts of interest.

We also discuss the crypto industry, political contributions, and regul…

10 months, 1 week ago

Salt Typhoon

This week we talk about cyberespionage, China, and asymmetrical leverage.

We also discuss political firings, hardware infiltration, and Five Eyes.

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sudan's Civil War

This week we talk about the RSF, coups, and the liberal world order.

We also discuss humanitarian aid, foreign conflicts, and genocide.

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Intel Bailout

This week we talk about General Motors, the Great Recession, and semiconductors.

We also discuss Goldman Sachs, US Steel, and nationalization.

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11 months ago

Sterile Insect Technique

This week we talk about flesh-eating screwworms, weeds, and the US cattle industry.

We also discuss genetic modification, procreation, and tsetse flie…

11 months, 1 week ago

AI CapEx

This week we talk about tech bubbles, building moats, and infrastructure investment.

We also discuss capital expenditure, data centers, and employee c…

11 months, 2 weeks ago