Podcast Episodes

US Market Uncertainty

This week we talk about tariffs, consumer confidence, and trade wars.

We also discuss inflation, GDP, and uncertainty.

Recommended Book: A Brief Histor…

1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine Conflict Implications

This week we talk about Euromaidan, minerals deals, and propaganda.

We also discuss European security, NATO, and the western-led world order.

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1 year, 4 months ago

Blue Ghost Mission 1

This week we talk about Luna 2, soft-landings, and Firefly Aerospace.

We also discuss the private space launch industry, lunar landers, and regolith.

R…

1 year, 4 months ago

Coffee Inflation

This week we talk about arabica, robusta, and profit margins.

We also discuss colonialism, coffee houses, and religious uppers.

Recommended Book: On Wr…

1 year, 5 months ago

Bird Flu

This week we talk about H5N1, fowl plague, and viral reservoirs.

We also discuss the CDC, raw milk, and politics.

Recommended Book: Nexus by Yuval Noah…

1 year, 5 months ago

Planetary Defense

This week we talk about DART, extinction events, and asteroid 2024 YR4.

We also discuss Bruce Willis, Theia, and the Moon.

Recommended Book: Exadelic b…

1 year, 5 months ago

US Protectionism

This week we talk about tax hikes, free trade, and the madman theory of negotiation.

We also discuss EVs, Canada, and economic competition.

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1 year, 5 months ago

DeepSeek AI

This week we talk about OpenAI, the Stargate Project, and Meta.

We also discuss o1, AGI, and efficiency.

Recommended Book: The Shortest History of Econ…

1 year, 6 months ago

Gaza Peace Deal

This week we talk about October 7, the Gaza ceasefire plan, and Netanyahu.

We also discuss Hamas, Qatar, and the new US administration.

Recommended Boo…

1 year, 6 months ago

LA Wildfires

This week we talk about the Pacific Palisades, Hurricane Katrina, and reinsurance.

We also discuss developed property values, arsons, and the cost of …

1 year, 6 months ago