Podcast Episodes

The Illusion of Decoupling

Season 1 Episode 27

Global trade isn’t just an economic story - it’s a test of power, pride, and patience. Jacob and Marko dive into the illusion of U.S.-China decouplin…

6 months, 1 week ago

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The New Cold Peace

Season 1 Episode 26

What happens when a superpower’s bluff runs out? Jacob and Marko trace Russia’s unraveling - from collapsing refineries and fading deterrence to the …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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17 Seconds or Less

Season 1 Episode 25

Marko and Jacob dive into the latest twists of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Marko makes the case that Russia’s size—once its biggest advantage—is now…

7 months ago

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Elon and Orwell

Season 1 Episode 24

Pokemon cards outperforming Meta, Cornell students skinning bears, and Elon Musk misusing Orwell... Welcome to this Geopolitical Cousins episode 25. …

7 months, 1 week ago

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Political Violence And Theater

Season 1 Episode 23

Jacob and Marko open up today's emergency episode with a sobering reflection on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, part of a disturbing rise in U.S. …

7 months, 1 week ago

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We're So Back (It's So Over)

Season 1 Episode 22

After battling several rounds of pneumonia, Jacob Shapiro rejoins the fray with Marko and tackles the whole month of missed content. The two spar ove…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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What The F*ck Is a Framework Trade Agreement???

Season 1 Episode 21

Jacob and Marko roll out their first “Geopolitical Six Pack,” each bringing three key global developments to the table. They unpack the Trump-EU “fra…

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Putin’s Out of Time, Not Troops

Season 1 Episode 20

Jacob Shapiro and Marko Papic dive into the shifting dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war and Trump’s evolving stance. They analyze Trump’s 50-day ulti…

9 months ago

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Realpolitik with Range (Trade Value Leaders Index P2)

Season 1 Episode 19

Jacob Shapiro and Marko Papic deliver part two of their Trade Value Leaders ranking—a spirited, analytical exercise measuring global leaders by their…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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The  Trade Value Leader Index

Season 1 Episode 18

Jacob Shapiro and Marko Papic debut a provocative “Trade Value Index” - ranking the top 30 global leaders by geopolitical and economic value, modeled…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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