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    Economist Podcasts
    Coffer stop: AI may shrink tax base

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2026 26:28


    If Artificial Intelligence results in job losses or lower salaries, government revenues will fall. Our correspondent explains how best to tax the windfalls from AI. Paint is a surprisingly cheap way to cool buildings. And remembering the life of Stanislas Hutin, who revealed France's barbarity in Algeria.Watch extended clips from Insider hereGuests and host:Callum Williams, senior economics writerNikita Ostrovsky, science writerAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: AI, tax, wealth tax, consumption taxClimate change, paint, adaptationStanislas Hutin, Algeria, France, war crimesListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    Coffer stop: AI may shrink tax base

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2026 26:28


    If Artificial Intelligence results in job losses or lower salaries, government revenues will fall. Our correspondent explains how best to tax the windfalls from AI. Paint is a surprisingly cheap way to cool buildings. And remembering the life of Stanislas Hutin, who revealed France's barbarity in Algeria.Watch extended clips from Insider hereGuests and host:Callum Williams, senior economics writerNikita Ostrovsky, science writerAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: AI, tax, wealth tax, consumption taxClimate change, paint, adaptationStanislas Hutin, Algeria, France, war crimesListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Marketplace
    Inflation held steady in August. Yay?

    Marketplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 25:41


    The PCE price index (that's the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) held steady year-over-year in the latest report. Economists expected it to move up. So, why didn't it budge -- and why aren't we all celebrating? Also in this episode: Seasonal work is hard to find so far this fall, Trump's immigration crackdown weakens construction productivity in South Texas, and Kai explains the long-term implications of rising borrowing costs.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:The Fed's preferred inflation measure was lower than expected in August. Is that a good thing?Can the U.S. just grow its way out of debt?Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas constructionMore people are looking for seasonal work this year. So far, it's hard to findThere are more private security guards than police. How much are they paid?

    Economist Podcasts
    Trial and terror: Russia escalates Kyiv campaign

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 21:40


    Russia has embarked on a new campaign to quell Ukraine, focused on supermarkets, playgrounds and other civilian targets. Our correspondent reports on the toll on daily life in Kyiv. Despite the backlash against “pervert glasses”, companies continue to develop AI-enabled smart specs. And how the pen changed history.Guests and host:Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondentHenry Tricks, US technology editorCatherine Nixey, Britain correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Ukraine, Kyiv, civilian targetsSmart glasses, Meta, pervert glasses Fountain pen, Simon Garfield Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    Trial and terror: Russia escalates Kyiv campaign

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 21:40


    Russia has embarked on a new campaign to quell Ukraine, focused on supermarkets, playgrounds and other civilian targets. Our correspondent reports on the toll on daily life in Kyiv. Despite the backlash against “pervert glasses”, companies continue to develop AI-enabled smart specs. And how the pen changed history.Guests and host:Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondentHenry Tricks, US technology editorCatherine Nixey, Britain correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Ukraine, Kyiv, civilian targetsSmart glasses, Meta, pervert glasses Fountain pen, Simon Garfield Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Marketplace All-in-One
    Inflation held steady in August. Yay?

    Marketplace All-in-One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 25:41


    The PCE price index (that's the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) held steady year-over-year in the latest report. Economists expected it to move up. So, why didn't it budge -- and why aren't we all celebrating? Also in this episode: Seasonal work is hard to find so far this fall, Trump's immigration crackdown weakens construction productivity in South Texas, and Kai explains the long-term implications of rising borrowing costs.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today's episode:The Fed's preferred inflation measure was lower than expected in August. Is that a good thing?Can the U.S. just grow its way out of debt?Immigration crackdown adds delays, costs to South Texas constructionMore people are looking for seasonal work this year. So far, it's hard to findThere are more private security guards than police. How much are they paid?

    Cosmic Compass with Helena Woods
    The Future Astrology and Becoming the Iconic Leo King with David Palmer ⭐

    Cosmic Compass with Helena Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 84:31


    Meet the very first astrologer that got me into astrology. I used to watch David Palmer, The Leo King, everyday as a teenager on Youtube and it's such an honor to have him on my show!!  Astrology is moving into a new era. In this episode of Cosmic Compass, Helena Woods sits down with David Palmer, the Leo King, to explore how predictive astrology, AI, historical cycles, and locational astrology are shaping what comes next. David shares how he built his astrology brand, from his early YouTube videos and whole brand from the daily "energy meter" to developing new technology for astrological research. Helena and David also get into the questions astrologers wrestle with:  Is astrology about fate or free will? How do you handle public predictions and online backlash? And how can astrologers stay authentic while building a community? We talk about... David's journey from DJ and astrologer to building The Leo King brand How historical patterns and rare transits inform mundane astrology and prediction What AI might mean for astrology—and how David is developing Hypergate AI How astrocartography and local space can offer new ways to understand place The importance of eclipses, lunar nodes, minor aspects, and timing techniques Why astrologers may need more collaboration, community, and real-world connection David's advice for navigating uncertainty: stay present and show up for one another If you're curious about astrology's future, the role of technology, or the cycles that may be shaping our world, this iconic episode will be one you love!! Join High Vibe TV (highly recommend David's membership!!) ➡️ https://www.highvibe.tv/authors/the-leo-king Follow David on Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theleokingdom/?hl=en Book a reading with David and get his book! ➡️ https://www.theleoking.com/

    Fresh Air
    New drones, deadlier attacks: Dystopian reality in Ukraine

    Fresh Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 45:50


    Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, is just back from her fourth visit to Ukraine. She says Russia has ramped up production of missiles and deadly drones, while Ukraine is desperately short of interceptors to resist the onslaught. “[Kyiv] has been under really extraordinary bombardment from the Russians, and they are basically trying to make life unlivable in a city of several million people,” she tells Dave Davies. They also discuss the state of relations between Europe, Canada and the U.S. in the Trump era.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

    Economist Podcasts
    Cheques and the City: Premier League disgrace

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 20:52


    An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of breaching over 100 rules. What penalty will the Premier League exact? Russia's increasingly brazen attempts to provoke and undermine Europe. And why cute Chiikawa, star of a Japanese blockbuster, gives comfort in anxious times. Subscribers can listen to “Kidulting” on “The Weekend Intelligence”Guests and host:Sonny Loughran, Britain correspondentJonathan Rosenthal, international correspondentMoeka Iida, East Asia reporterRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Man City, Abu Dhabi, Premier LeagueRussia, Europe, grey-zone, droneChiikawa, kawaii, mangaListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    Cheques and the City: Premier League disgrace

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 20:52


    An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of breaching over 100 rules. What penalty will the Premier League exact? Russia's increasingly brazen attempts to provoke and undermine Europe. And why cute Chiikawa, star of a Japanese blockbuster, gives comfort in anxious times. Subscribers can listen to “Kidulting” on “The Weekend Intelligence”Guests and host:Sonny Loughran, Britain correspondentJonathan Rosenthal, international correspondentMoeka Iida, East Asia reporterRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Man City, Abu Dhabi, Premier LeagueRussia, Europe, grey-zone, droneChiikawa, kawaii, mangaListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    More or Less: Behind the Stats
    Does the UK really have nine out of the ten poorest regions in Northern Europe?

    More or Less: Behind the Stats

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 30:22


    Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week:(00:40) Does the UK account for nine out of ten of the poorest regions in Northern Europe? It's a classic story of devil meets detail where the true meaning is the geographical inequality we met along the way.(07:54) An article in The Economist has claimed that a single donkey charity in Devon received more in annual donations than all the major political parties combined. Is this true? And if so, should we be Led By Donkeys?(11:29) Last week 781 migrants crossed the channel in small boats in one day. Social media is keen to work out how much this might cost the UK economy. We put the numbers in context and ask Madeleine Sumption from the Migration Observatory about the fiscal impact of asylum seekers.(21:38) A claim has been buzzing round the internet that bees could hold the secret to long life, but our team is sceptical. We deliver the statistical exposé of Big Honey that the mainstream media's been too afraid to cover.Guests: Liam Sides, Associate Director at Oxford Economics' Cities and Regions team Dr Madeleine Sumption, Director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford Dr Dot Bennett, Professor of Cell Biology at City St. George's, University of London Dr Ramsay Bowden, Assistant Professor in Medical Genetics at the University of CambridgePresenter: Tim Harford Series Producer: Tom Colls Reporters: Lizzy McNeill and Kateryna Pavyluk Producer: Nathan Gower Editor: Richard Vadon Programme Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound Engineer: James Beard

    The Mike Hosking Breakfast
    Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the funding of Labour's Capital Gains Tax after PREFU

    The Mike Hosking Breakfast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 3:30 Transcription Available


    Labour may have to find another way to fund some of its policies. The party plans to use a Capital Gains Tax to pay for its health policies, and its costings assume 3% house price growth. However, Treasury has forecast just 0.6% growth in 2027, and 2.4% in 2028. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Mike Hosking this is a policy that's based on using its revenue to directly pay for other things – like free GP visits. He says if you don't get as much of the tax take at the start, you either have to find extra money to fund your promises, or you can't do them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Marcus Today Market Updates
    Pre-Market Report – Thursday 1 October: Dow dips despite PCE numbers - Nasdaq holds up - SPI down 48 - MEI takeover

    Marcus Today Market Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 12:23


    The S&P 500 slid on Wednesday, the final day of September, even after new U.S. economic data showed inflation slowed last month.The broad-market index dropped 0.25%, giving up its gains from earlier in the trading day and closing at 7,651.54. The S&P 500 was up as much as nearly 0.7% at one point during the session. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.24% to end at 26,861.06. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.86%, or 443.87 points, to 50,906.05. The personal consumption expenditures price index for August increased at an annual rate of 3.4%, down from 3.7% the month prior. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for inflation to remain steady at 3.7%. Even more encouraging was core PCE, excluding food and energy, which rose 3% year on year, down from 3.3% the month before and also lower than economists had forecast.SPI down 48 - TCL buys out Canadian Pension Fund - MEI to be acquired by LYCMarcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice. 

    Marcus Today Market Updates
    End of Day Report – Wednesday 30 September: ASX 200 jumps 80 on 4% CPI read - Rate sensitive stocks bounce hard - US CPI tonight.

    Marcus Today Market Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 12:17


    The ASX 200 kicked 80 points to 8789, or 0.9%, after a relatively benign CPI number came in at 4%. Most sectors of the market rallied, with the exception of the banking sector, which still is under a cloud due to economic headwinds from higher inflation and higher interest rates. The Big Bank Basket closed relatively unchanged. We did see insurers, though, kick slightly higher, with SUN up 4.8%, and other financials also doing okay. ASX up 1.9%, and SOL up 1.8%. We also saw the REIT sector put in a good day today, with GMG up 3.9%, GPT up 2.9%, and SGP up 4.8%, on the hopes that the last rate rise was the last rate rise.Industrials were firm across the board, with retail doing especially well. WES up 3.0%, and JBH up 4.7%. TLS also had a good day, up 1.3%, together with REA after the Irish acquisition yesterday, gaining 5.9%. WOW and COL also rising slightly. In the healthcare sector, CSL continued to push higher, up 1.1%, although the technology sector did take a bit of a break today, with WTC off 1.2% and XRO falling 1.9%. The All-Tech Index was up 0.8%, but it was all about interest-rate-sensitive stocks rallying hard.The resource sector, too, was modestly higher, with BHP up 0.3%, RIO up 1.6%, and the gold sector doing okay, although nothing stellar. NST continued to run higher on rumors of an increased offer from Goldfields, but we continue to see pressure on lithium stocks as the price in China languishes after a miserable September. PLS dropped 0.3%, and MIN dropped 0.2%. Meanwhile, in the oil and gas space, WDS rose slightly, as did STO, and we saw a little bit of selling in the uranium sector.In corporate news, LLC had a good day, jumping more than 11.3% on an update on the sale of its stake in Keaton Retirement Living. A blast from the past: CTT had a very good day today, up 30.6% on news from Italy on a potential VAT win.Economic news dominated today, with the CPI coming in at 4%, slightly below forecasts. Economists around the country were quick to pronounce on whether the RBA would be raising rates in November or whether the RBA would be on hold going forward. Lucy Ellis from Westpac said a November rate rise is now a base case.Asian markets pushed higher with Japan up 1.9%, HK flat and China up slightly10-year yields lower at 5.34% on CPI. US Futures lower. Nasdaq down 10 and Dow up 202.Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice. 

    The Rubin Report
    Elon Musk's Chilling Warning Is Coming True as Ugly Details of Terror Plot Revealed

    The Rubin Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 60:11


    Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Elon Musk warning to "The Economist's" Zanny Minton Beddoes the real danger of the rising number of Muslims in the UK after the US and UK foiled a terror plot against the RAF Fairford air base; Donald Trump's shocked response after learning that UK authorities had released the suspects in the RAF Fairford terror plot on bail; Zohran Mamdani having a tense exchange with a reporter over his plans to disband the NYPD's Strategic Response Group; Donald Trump's reaction to Republican Maria Elvira Salazar turning on him and pushing back against ICE mass deportations; "The View's" Ana Navarro seizing on Maria Elvira Salazar's tight election to get voters to turn out against Donald Trump; CNN's Harry Enten sharing new polling data that should make voters a little less trusting of betting against Donald Trump and MAGA voters in the upcoming midterm elections; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Kalshi - Download the Kalshi app and use code RUBINREPORT to get $25 when you trade $25 or go to https://kalshi.com/r/RUBINREPORT DISCLAIMER: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory. Chapter - Optimize the one piece of your health most people never audit: the Medicare coverage that pays for all of it. For free and unbiased Medicare help: Dial (332) 867-0207 or Go to: https://askchapter.org/rubin Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Rumble Wallet - Don't let the big banks freeze your accounts. Own Tether Gold - real gold, on the blockchain and get direct ownership of physical gold bars, each one fully allocated, verifiable by serial number, purity, and weight. Take Control of Your Money and claim $10 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now at http://wallet.rumble.com/rubin and use the code RUBIN10.

    Economist Podcasts
    Brazil rut: Lula v Bolsonaro, again

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 21:11


    On October 4th, Brazil faces a polarising general election: re-elect the octogenarian incumbent or pick the son of a former president jailed for attempting a coup. In some countries honour culture holds women back from even entering the workplace. And why artists are banning phones from concerts. Guests and host:Ana Lankes, Brazil correspondentRobert Guest, deputy editorVicky Jessop, culture writerRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Brazil, Lula, BolsonaroWomen, honour culture, equalityPhone-free, concerts, gigsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    Brazil rut: Lula v Bolsonaro, again

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 21:11


    On October 4th, Brazil faces a polarising general election: re-elect the octogenarian incumbent or pick the son of a former president jailed for attempting a coup. In some countries honour culture holds women back from even entering the workplace. And why artists are banning phones from concerts. Guests and host:Ana Lankes, Brazil correspondentRobert Guest, deputy editorVicky Jessop, culture writerRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Brazil, Lula, BolsonaroWomen, honour culture, equalityPhone-free, concerts, gigsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Mike Hosking Breakfast
    Kelvin Davidson: Cotality Chief Property Economist on Treasury slashing the house price growth forecast

    The Mike Hosking Breakfast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 3:15 Transcription Available


    Housing is set to be a buyer's market for a while longer. The Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update shows housing price growth will peak at 3% by March 2028, down slightly from 3.2% in the budget update. Cotality Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told Mike Hosking the further out you go, the more uncertainty there is, but there's potentially a general change underway in the market at the moment, and so growth may look lower in the future. He says there's a variety of reasons why this could play out —including higher supply, debt to income ratio changes and lower interest rates— and it's not so good for homeowners. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
    Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on whether the RBA is set to lift the OCR again

    Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 4:02 Transcription Available


    Economists are expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift the OCR up again this evening. A rise of 25 basis points is projected, meaning the OCR could go up as high as 4.60 percent. Ahead of the announcement, Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this projected increase will put more pressure on the federal Government, especially in the eyes of homeowners. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Economist Podcasts
    Foiled plot: did Iran plan British base attack?

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 20:03


    Five men are in custody under suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after being arrested near a British military base used by American aircraft. This could mark a significant escalation in Iranian hybrid warfare. What oil firms are doing with their profits from the Gulf conflict. And why women's wages rise after their male managers have daughters.Guests and host:Matthew Symonds, contributing editor Matthieu Favas, commodities editorMichelle Hennessy, graphic detail editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Fairford, Iran, hybrid warfare, terrorist attackOil, oil prices, IranGender-pay gap, fatherhood, daughtersListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    Foiled plot: did Iran plan British base attack?

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 20:03


    Five men are in custody under suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after being arrested near a British military base used by American aircraft. This could mark a significant escalation in Iranian hybrid warfare. What oil firms are doing with their profits from the Gulf conflict. And why women's wages rise after their male managers have daughters.Guests and host:Matthew Symonds, contributing editor Matthieu Favas, commodities editorMichelle Hennessy, graphic detail editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Fairford, Iran, hybrid warfare, terrorist attackOil, oil prices, IranGender-pay gap, fatherhood, daughtersListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
    Olaf Dreyer: This One Number Explains the Beginning

    Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 152:04


    SPONSORS: - Buy your time back. Get 20% off Plaud for Fall Prime Day. For long conversations where every idea matters, Plaud helps you capture what was said and turn it into transcripts, summaries, key insights, and action items — so you can focus on the conversation, not your notes. Get 20% off for a limited time: → http://Plaud.ai/curt — code CURT → https://amzn.to/3Ta04lD — code CURT20PD - Visit https://mod.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code TOE - I personally subscribe to The Economist. TOE listeners get 35% off the annual subscription. No other podcast has this! https://economist.com/TOE Every episode days early, ad-free, plus my essays: https://curtjaimungal.com This is a podcast on gravity, from the ringing of black holes to the number 0.04. Olaf Dreyer, a theoretical physicist who did his PhD with Abhay Ashtekar and now works in finance, joins to explain how he thinks spacetime and matter emerged together. We discuss black hole spectroscopy, the test he and his collaborators proposed and LIGO later ran. Olaf found that 0.04 in a condensed matter textbook, the same value as the tilt of the cosmic microwave background. He argues this means our world began in a phase transition, and he sketches a new way to implement the equivalence principle. The conversation also covers Robert Laughlin's bucket of water, what banking taught Olaf about funding physics, and consciousness. FOLLOW: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Substack: https://curtjaimungal.com - Twitter: https://x.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord: https://discord.gg/kBcnfNVwqs - Crypto: https://nowpayments.io/donation/TOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE TIMESTAMPS: - 00:00 - Ashtekar's Failure Slide - 12:12 - String Theory's Carbon Copies - 19:47 - Don't Kill Ideas Early - 24:51 - Black Hole Spectroscopy Origins - 33:55 - Coherent States Critique - 42:51 - What Counts as Quantum Gravity? - 52:10 - Can AI Truly Create? - 1:02:17 - Consciousness Beyond the Hamiltonian - 1:07:44 - Emergence and the "Little I" - 1:14:16 - Strange Loops and Experience - 1:20:17 - Laughlin's Bucket of Water - 1:27:29 - Cosmological Constant Problem - 1:36:56 - The 0.04 Coincidence - 1:42:26 - Just Numerology? - 1:48:53 - Rethinking the Equivalence Principle - 1:55:38 - Gravity as Gauge Symmetry - 2:05:35 - Don't Be Arrogant About Tools - 2:11:41 - Narrowing Before Collapse - 2:17:34 - How Perimeter Became Normal - 2:23:34 - Next Generation's Burden LINKS: - The World Is Discrete [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/1307.6169 - Black Hole Spectroscopy [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0309007 - Quasinormal Modes, the Area Spectrum, and Black Hole Entropy [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0211076 - Olaf's Papers: https://inspirehep.net/authors/1021936 - Principles of Condensed Matter Physics [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/0521794501?tag=toe08-20 - A Different Universe [Book]: https://amazon.com/dp/046503828X?tag=toe08-20 - AQFT: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/quantum-field-theory/ - LIGO Black Hole Collision Sound: https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/video/ligo20160211v2 - LISA: https://lisa.nasa.gov/ - Lee Samuel Finn: https://web.archive.org/web/20141020034610/http://gwastro.org/us/lee-samuel-finn - Rob Laughlin: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1998/laughlin/facts/ - DESY: https://desy.de/index_eng.html Full reading list for this episode (all 61 sources): https://curtjaimungal.com Guests do not pay to appear. #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bitcoin Magazine
    Economist Per Bylund: AI, the End of Employment & the Rise of Entrepreneurship

    Bitcoin Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 36:18


    AI is changing how we work, but can it replace the human entrepreneur? Austrian economist Per Bylund, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, joins Spencer Nichols to explain why AI is a statistical engine that improves efficiency but can't imagine the future. He argues we're moving from an employment economy to an entrepreneurship economy, and explains what that means for jobs, innovation, and value creation. Chapters: 00:00 Austrian Economics on AI, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship02:34 Can AI Replace the Entrepreneur?05:48 Invention vs Innovation: What Bitcoin Teaches About AI06:29 From an Employment Economy to an Entrepreneurship Economy09:52 Can Regulators Keep Up With the Speed of AI?13:06 Remote Work, Capital Controls, and the Future of Money18:23 Why Every Voluntary Trade Has Two Winners26:28 The Individual vs the State in US-China Competition31:17 Steel Stockpiles, Sugar Subsidies, and the Lobbying Behind Protectionism33:36 OpenAI, Anthropic, and Regulatory Capture in AI#Bitcoin #BTC #PerBylund #MisesInstitute #AustrianEconomics #Economics #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEconomy #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FutureOfWork #SelfEmployment #DigitalNomad #CapitalControls #SoundMoney #Cryptocurrency #FreeTrade #Tariffs #TradeWar #Protectionism #USChina #Regulation #RegulatoryCapture #CreativeDestruction #BitcoinMagazineDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

    Full Disclosure

    IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: highlights from recent episodes -- including Shashank Joshi, The Economist's new Washington bureau chief; the duo behind The Wall Street Skinny; and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jonathan Kaufman on his book, When America Roared: How the 1980s Saved, Then Broke, the Country–and Led Us to Today.

    Market take
    China: up the value chain

    Market take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 4:00


    China is increasingly competing on quality, not just scale, in advanced manufacturing. Serena Jiang, Economist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains how this shift is creating uneven impacts for companies and investors around the world.General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0926-M-5965611-EXP0927

    The Mike Hosking Breakfast
    Mark Smith: ASB Senior Economist on annual job growth hitting 0.9%

    The Mike Hosking Breakfast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 2:19 Transcription Available


    A shinier job market outlook, with growth ticking up. The number of filled jobs lifted a seasonally adjusted 0.2% from July to August and 0.9% from last year. Gaps between sectors are starting to close, with gains for industries like construction and retail after months of decline. ASB Senior Economist Mark Smith told Mike Hosking the encouraging thing about the data is it shows demand for labour is still there. He says if it weren't for the Middle East conflict, the economy would be absolutely booming and job growth would be much stronger. But, Smith says, it suggests the unemployment rate will be heading downwards from here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Houston's Morning News w/ Shara & Jim
    Stephen Moore - Economist, Former Trump Sr. Advisor Joins Houston's Morning News

    Houston's Morning News w/ Shara & Jim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 4:46 Transcription Available


    Houston's Morning News w/ Shara & Jim
    Vance Ginn - Economist Joins Houston's Morning News

    Houston's Morning News w/ Shara & Jim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 5:08 Transcription Available


    BIGGER THAN ME PODCAST
    278. Tom Davidoff: Canada's Housing Crisis Explained by a Housing Economist

    BIGGER THAN ME PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 53:24 Transcription Available


    UBC housing economist Thomas Davidoff joins to explain Canada's housing crisis, zoning, immigration, property taxes, rental supply and the tension between affordability and homeowner wealth with host Aaron Pete.Send us Fan MailSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

    PoliticsJOE Podcast
    Nobel-Winning economist: AI WILL Destroy Democracy | Daron Acemoglu interview

    PoliticsJOE Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 38:00


    Daron Acemoglu is a Nobel Prize-winning economist and author of What Happened to Liberal Democracy. He joined Ava to explain why liberal democracy is facing one of its biggest crises in generations — and what needs to change to save it. Acemoglu argues that the problems facing democracies go much deeper than individual politicians. Across the UK, US and Europe, trust in political institutions has eroded as economic growth has become less widely shared, communities have weakened and the relationship between political elites and working-class voters has fractured. Buy Daron's book here: https://profilebooks.com/work/what-happened-to-liberal-democracy/Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Economist Podcasts
    Big meet, little meat: the Trump-Xi summit

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 27:13


    Not much of real substance appears to have emerged from the get-together. But our correspondent says there are clues of how both sides view an evolving relationship. Tommy Robinson, a British far-right influencer, is increasingly well known to MAGA types in America; we examine his rise to prominence. And remembering Bob Mackie, daring dressmaker to the stars. Watch extended clips from Insider hereGuests and host:Simon Rabinovich, Beijing bureau chiefGeorgia Banjo, Britain correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, trade war, diplomacyTommy Robinson, American politics, TexasBob Mackie, fashionListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    Big meet, little meat: the Trump-Xi summit

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 27:13


    Not much of real substance appears to have emerged from the get-together. But our correspondent says there are clues of how both sides view an evolving relationship. Tommy Robinson, a British far-right influencer, is increasingly well known to MAGA types in America; we examine his rise to prominence. And remembering Bob Mackie, daring dressmaker to the stars. Watch extended clips from Insider hereGuests and host:Simon Rabinovich, Beijing bureau chiefGeorgia Banjo, Britain correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, trade war, diplomacyTommy Robinson, American politics, TexasBob Mackie, fashionListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why are We Talking about Rabbits?
    The Fox News Reporter Who Quit to Live an Orthodox Homesteading Life

    Why are We Talking about Rabbits?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 94:49


    Find this episode on YouTube: Holly Hickman went from Columbia Journalism and Fox News Radio covering NASA and the 2008 election — to milking cows, making cheese, and converting to Orthodoxy.In this episode of Heavy Things Lightly, Holly tells John how news really works: 7am editorial meetings, White House press releases, assignment editors feeding you quotes, and how language in the AP Stylebook quietly frames everything. She talks Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris, asking astronaut Tom Jones "where's heaven?", getting planted by Rod Dreher, Columbia after 9/11, and why she walked away.Then the turn: sneaking to church in South Beach, providence meeting her husband in tango class, COVID church shutdowns, almost becoming Roman Catholic, and a 2am miracle on a Wyoming highway praying to the Archangel that woke her instantly. Plus: Moon vs. Mars at NASA, why the industrial food system is broken, "NASA brain making butter," Bill Gates hydrocarbon butter, and why christian homesteading is really about stewardship and communion — not cosplay.Chapters:00:00 Meet Holly Hickman: Reporter, Convert, Homesteader00:46 Sponsor: Conrad's Country Smoked Beef Jerky01:59 Why Holly loves this podcast: curiosity without vanity03:01 Becoming Orthodox and finding a ROCOR parish04:12 2008 trail: Huckabee, Chuck Norris and a rude gotcha question07:25 Asking astronaut Tom Jones: "Where's heaven? You've been up there?"08:54 Interviewing Rod Dreher and skipping the Orthodox part09:53 How news really works: 7AM meetings, press releases, assignments13:05 Infotainment, ratings and why she left17:18 How framing works: AP Stylebook, language and image20:33 Columbia J-School, Iraq, Thucydides and 9-1125:25 The Italy story rejected as "not newsworthy" and self-censorship28:33 Roving reporter life and wanting to be a mom at home29:42 The private arm: Economist, WaPo and corporate-paid reports35:01 Sneaking to church while dating an atheist36:36 Providence, meeting her husband and entering the Church together38:18 COVID shutdowns and almost becoming Roman Catholic42:19 2AM in Wyoming: prayer to the Archangel that instantly woke her44:45 Walking into Orthodoxy: bewildered and exactly what they needed50:42 NASA unfiltered: why can't we put a tin can back on the moon?57:19 Moon vs. Mars, growing food, E. coli in space and pee recycling01:01:34 Becoming homesteaders: garden to chickens to milking cows01:05:12 Behold, this butter stinketh: Harvard's first food protest01:08:01 NASA brain making butter: from Gnostics to scientism01:10:47 Why Christians are returning to the land01:18:02 Funerals, death and what we outsourced to private equity01:24:00 Dancing into his arms: tango, femininity and being led01:29:32 Outro: Heavy Things Lightly and First Things Foundation__

    The Lumber Word
    EP 185: Something Has to Give in Lumber — Dustin Jalbert

    The Lumber Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 52:01


    AI, data centers and lumber? They're more connected than you might think. Dustin Jalbert, Economist and Director of Wood Products & Timber at Fastmarkets, joins The Lumber Word to break down a North American lumber market where supply, imports, species and demand are all shifting at the same time. The conversation digs into falling Canadian and European imports, changing U.S. lumber availability, Southern Pine and western-species substitution, sawmill residuals and what the headline lumber numbers may be missing. Then Dustin takes us into one of the biggest economic stories affecting housing: the enormous investment flowing into AI and data centers. He explains how that boom can compete with residential construction for capital, labor and resources, influence inflation and interest rates, and ultimately affect housing and lumber demand. The episode closes with the indicators Dustin believes lumber participants should be watching — and a moving tribute from Matt to longtime lumberman Dick Opperman. Same industry. Deeper conversations.   TIMELINE 00:00 — Where is the lumber market right now? The crew opens with inventories, falling prices, freight costs and slowing seasonal demand. 05:03 — AI and lumber? A preview of what's coming Dustin explains why seemingly unrelated parts of the economy eventually intersect with lumber. ~08:00 — Canadian duties and the supply question What changing Canadian lumber duties could mean for production, curtailments and SPF returning to the U.S. market. 13:17 — Lumber imports are falling The Fastmarkets data on Canadian and offshore imports and why apparent supply doesn't necessarily equal actual consumption. 15:23 — Canada and Europe disappear from the supply picture Dustin breaks down where billions of board feet have shifted and why the numbers need context. 18:06 — Who benefits from fewer imports? U.S. producers, Doug Fir, Southern Pine and the changing competitive landscape. 19:11 — Is species substitution coming back? Matt discusses SPF, Hem-Fir, Doug Fir and how modern purchasing systems changed the industry's willingness to substitute species. 21:25 — Southern Yellow Pine's changing position Why the SYP market can tell a very different story from the lumber futures screen. 25:05 — Sawmill residuals: why chips and sawdust matter Dustin explains the economics of residuals and why they're an important part of keeping a sawmill profitable. 34:08 — MAIN EVENT: AI, data centers and housing The conversation turns to the enormous capital flowing into AI infrastructure. 35:34 — Why lumber people need to pay attention to AI Dustin explains how AI investment is contributing to broader economic growth and why that matters to lumber. ~37:00 — Data centers competing with housing Capital, labor and other resources get pulled toward massive data-center projects. 38:42 — Can AI help keep interest rates higher? Dustin connects growth, inflation, Treasury yields, fiscal deficits and the AI investment boom. 40:12 — The AI wealth effect How stock-market gains may be supporting higher-income consumers and helping create a floor under housing demand. 42:00 — Housing affordability & cash buyers Mortgage rates, demographics and why some buyers can still participate despite historically difficult affordability. 44:02 — Work from home changed housing demand Dustin discusses mobility and how remote work has permanently altered where some people can live. 46:03 — What happens next for lumber? Matt summarizes the pressures hitting the industry and the potential for volatility. 47:04 — Remembering Dick Opperman Matt gives a heartfelt tribute to a longtime lumberman, friend and mentor — and a reminder to thank the people who helped you along the way. 49:37 — What lumber people should be watching Dustin discusses closures, operating rates, downstream indicators and other data beyond daily lumber prices. 51:00 — New Fastmarkets indicators & market sentiment A look at new tools designed to better understand where market participants think conditions may be heading. 52:03 — Closing thoughts with Dustin Advertiser Fastmarkets RISI Tiranth Amarasinghe Product Marketing Manager Tiranth.Amarasinghe@fastmarkets.com www.fastmarkets.com Guest: Dustin Jalbert Economist/ Director, Wood Products and Timber Fastmarkets dustin.jalbert@fastmarkets.com   Show Contacts: Gregg Riley: Gregg@sitkainc.com Charles DeLaTorre: cdelatorre@ifpwood.com Matt Beymer: mattbeymer@hamptonlumber.com Ashley Boeckholt: ashley@sitkainc.com

    Economist Podcasts
    Home disadvantage: risks in housing markets

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 23:10


    Rich-world house prices survived the last fit of interest-rate rises; our correspondent lays out why they may not this time. Nine months after Australia banned social media for under-16s, we ask if anything has changed. And a critical look at Israel's hit show “Fauda” as it tackles the atrocities of October 7th. Guests and host:Callum Williams, senior economics writerJosh Spencer, Asia news editorAndrew Miller, special correspondentJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: housing markets, bond yields, interest ratesAustralia, social media bans“Fauda”, October 7thListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    Home disadvantage: risks in housing markets

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 23:10


    Rich-world house prices survived the last fit of interest-rate rises; our correspondent lays out why they may not this time. Nine months after Australia banned social media for under-16s, we ask if anything has changed. And a critical look at Israel's hit show “Fauda” as it tackles the atrocities of October 7th. Guests and host:Callum Williams, senior economics writerJosh Spencer, Asia news editorAndrew Miller, special correspondentJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: housing markets, bond yields, interest ratesAustralia, social media bans“Fauda”, October 7thListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mark Simone
    Mark interviews economist Steve Moore.

    Mark Simone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 10:23 Transcription Available


    Steve talks about diesel exports and how AI could affect ad revenue and the way we gain information. He also discusses the meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping and, if a deal is reached, how much China's president will actually follow the agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    World Business Report
    What does China and the USA want from the state visit?

    World Business Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 26:27


    On today's episode, we take a look at the stories shaping global business and markets. We discuss China's state visit to the United States with Claire Reade, exploring the key issues and what the visit could mean for relations between the two countries.Cary Leahey joins us to discuss what's trending in the markets, from the latest moves to the themes investors are watching.We also look at the UN's conference on scams and the growing international focus on scam operations linked to Cambodia.And could the growing popularity of high-protein diets be putting the food industry under pressure? We examine how changing consumer habits are affecting the businesses behind the trend.Finally, we turn to Turkey, where the founder of an investment fund at the centre of an alleged eighteen-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme has been arrested. We speak to Piotr Zalewski, The Economist's Turkey correspondent in Istanbul, about the allegations, the scale of the scandal and what it means for Turkey's financial sector.

    Economist Podcasts
    National front-runner: who can beat Le Pen?

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 19:48


    Marine Le Pen, party leader of France's populist-right National Rally, starts her fourth presidential bid with a commanding lead. The country's political centre is broad, fragmented—and flagging. A buffer zone against so-called infiltrators in India's West Bengal state is making life miserable also for Indian citizens. And how Argentina's supply of horses and cowboys led to world dominance in polo. Guests and host:Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief Kira Huju, Asia correspondentHamish Clayton, culture writerRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: French politics, Marine Le PenIndia, West Bengal, Bangladesh, Hindu nationalismArgentina, poloListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    National front-runner: who can beat Le Pen?

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 19:48


    Marine Le Pen, party leader of France's populist-right National Rally, starts her fourth presidential bid with a commanding lead. The country's political centre is broad, fragmented—and flagging. A buffer zone against so-called infiltrators in India's West Bengal state is making life miserable also for Indian citizens. And how Argentina's supply of horses and cowboys led to world dominance in polo. Guests and host:Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief Kira Huju, Asia correspondentHamish Clayton, culture writerRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: French politics, Marine Le PenIndia, West Bengal, Bangladesh, Hindu nationalismArgentina, poloListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Good Fight
    Shashank Joshi on Why Russia Won't Invade NATO—Yet

    The Good Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 47:26


    Yascha Mounk and Shashank Joshi also discuss Trump's war in the Middle East and the differences between the United States and Europe. Shashank Joshi is The Economist‘s Washington bureau chief, having previously covered defense and national security for the publication for eight years. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Shashank Joshi discuss why Russia is escalating its hybrid warfare campaign against Europe, whether NATO's political cohesion can survive the Trump era, and how the United States has changed over the last 20 years. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Reknr hosts: The MMT Podcast
    #218 What Are Economists Thinking? with Phil Armstrong (part 2)

    Reknr hosts: The MMT Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 46:53


    Part 2: Christian talks to Dr Phil Armstrong about his many interactions with key economic thinkers, compiled in his book "Can Heterodox Economics Make A Difference?"   Full conversation here: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast/posts/patron-only-what-163877515?pr=true   Please help sustain this podcast!  Patrons get early access to all episodes and patron-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast     Relevant to this episode: "Can Heterodox Economics Make A Difference?" by Phil Armstrong: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/can-heterodox-economics-make-a-difference-9781800370883.html "Tax-Driven Money: Additional Evidence from the History of Thought, Economic History, and Economic Policy" by Mathew Forstater: https://tools.bard.edu/wwwmedia/resources/files/1238/WP%2035%20-%20Tax-Driven%20Money%20-%20Forstater.pdf  "A Modern Monetary Theorist's Response to 'Weaknesses of MMT as a guide to development policy', Aboobaker and Ugurlu (2023)" by Phil Armstrong: https://gimms.org.uk/2025/09/17/a-mmt-response-to-aboobaker-and-ugurlu-2023/ "A modern monetary theory advocate's response to 'modern monetary theory on money, sovereignty, and policy: A marxist critique with reference to the Eurozone and Greece' by Costas Lapavitsas and Nicolás Aguila (2020)" by Phil Armstrong: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/2329194X.2022.2051720 Our episode 132 - "Phil Armstrong: Greece, The Euro & Getting The Money Story Right" on the above paper: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast/posts/episode-132-phil-66829431 Episode 30 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 1) :https://www.patreon.com/posts/29621245 Episode 31 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 2):  https://www.patreon.com/posts/29829500 "Federal Debt and Modern Money" by Steven Hail & David Joy: https://www.global-isp.org/wp-content/uploads/PN-121.pdf "There is no need to issue public debt" by Bill Mitchell: https://billmitchell.org/blog/?p=31715 "How to Fight Back Against the False Idea that the Government is at the Mercy of Financial Markets" by Sheridan Kates: https://thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2025/3/10/scotonomics-monetary-autonomy For more on the (Liz) Trussageddon, listen to Episode 147 - Dirk Ehnts: Do Markets Control Our Politics?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-147-dirk-72906421 Join the MMT UK discord server to connect with others looking to promote MMT and ecological economics in the UK!: https://discord.gg/S3UbxFe4FR   All our episodes in chronological order: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43111643   All our patron-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57542767    JOIN PATRICIA'S MMT ACTIVIST NETWORK (MMT UK): https://actionnetwork.org/forms/activist-registration-form   Join the MMT UK Discord server to connect with others looking to promote MMT and ecological economics in the UK!: https://discord.gg/S3UbxFe4FR   MMT: THE MOVIE! "Finding The Money", a documentary by Maren Poitras featuring Stephanie Kelton is now available worldwide to rent or buy: https://findingthemoney.vhx.tv/products/finding-the-money Updates on worldwide screenings of "Finding The Money" can be found here: https://findingmoneyfilm.com/where-to-watch/ To arrange a screening of "Finding The Money", apply here: https://findingmoneyfilm.com/host-a-screening/   STUDY THE ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABILITY! Details of Modern Money Lab's online graduate, postgraduate and standalone courses in economics are here: https://modernmoneylab.org.au/     For an intro to MMT: Our first three episodes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41742417 Episode 126 - Dirk Ehnts: How Banks Create Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62603318   Quick MMT reads: Warren's Mosler's MMT white paper: http://moslereconomics.com/mmt-white-paper/ Steven Hail's quick MMT explainer: https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-modern-monetary-theory-72095 Quick explanation of government debt and deficit: "Some Numbers Are Big. Let Me Help You Get Over It": https://christreilly.com/2020/02/17/some-numbers-are-big-let-me-help-you-get-over-it/     For a short, non-technical, free ebook explaining MMT, download Warren Mosler's "7 Deadly Innocent Frauds Of Economic Policy" here: http://moslereconomics.com/wp-content/powerpoints/7DIF.pdf     Episodes on monetary operations:  Episode 20 - Warren Mosler: The MMT Money Story (part 1): https://www.patreon.com/posts/28004824 Episode 126 - Dirk Ehnts: How Banks Create Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62603318 Episode 13 - Steven Hail: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Banking, But Were Afraid To Ask: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41790887 Episode 43 - Sam Levey: Understanding Endogenous Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35073683  Episode 84 - Andrew Berkeley, Richard Tye & Neil Wilson: An Accounting Model Of The UK Exchequer (Part 1): https://www.patreon.com/posts/46352183 Episode 86 - Andrew Berkeley, Richard Tye & Neil Wilson: An Accounting Model Of The UK Exchequer (Part 2): https://www.patreon.com/posts/46865929    For more on Quantitative Easing: Episode 59 - Warren Mosler: What Do Central Banks Do?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39070023 Episode 143 - Paul Sheard: What Is Quantitative Easing?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71589989?pr=true    Episodes on inflation: Episode 7: Steven Hail: Inflation, Price Shocks and Other Misunderstandings: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41780508 Episode 65 - Phil Armstrong: Understanding Inflation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40672678 Episode 104 - John T Harvey: Inflation, Stagflation & Healing The Nation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52207835 Episode 123 - Warren Mosler: Understanding The Price Level And Inflation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59856379 Episode 128 - L. Randall Wray & Yeva Nersisyan: What's Causing Accelerating Inflation? Pandemic Or Policy Response?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63776558   Our Job Guarantee episodes:  Episode 4 - Fadhel Kaboub: What is the Job Guarantee?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41742701 Episode 47 - Pavlina Tcherneva: Building Resilience - The Case For A Job Guarantee: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36034543 Episode 148 - Pavlina Tcherneva: Why The Job Guarantee Is Core To Modern Monetary Theory: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-148-why-73211346 Quick read: Pavlina Tcherneva's Job Guarantee FAQ page: https://pavlina-tcherneva.net/job-guarantee-faq/   More on government bonds (and "vigilantes"): Episode 30 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 1):https://www.patreon.com/posts/29621245 Episode 31 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 2): https://www.patreon.com/posts/29829500 Episode 143 - Paul Sheard: What Is Quantitative Easing?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71589989?pr=true Episode 147 - Dirk Ehnts: Do Markets Control Our Politics?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-147-dirk-72906421 Episode 144 - Warren Mosler: The Natural Rate Of Interest Is Zero: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71966513 Episode 145 - John T Harvey: What Determines Currency Prices?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/72283811?pr=true   More on bank runs banking regulation:  Episode 162 - Warren Mosler: Anatomy Of A Bank Run: https://www.patreon.com/posts/80157783?pr=true Episode 163 - L. 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    Economist Podcasts
    The mob rule: criminality consumes South Africa

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 20:48


    An illicit shadow economy, rampant extortion and the capture of the criminal justice system: mafia members and tactics are eating away at the state. Oura seems to have captured the market for smart rings; we ask whether it can keep its lead finger-tight. And our correspondent finds convention upended, for good and bad, at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.Guests and host:John McDermott, chief Africa correspondentShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: South Africa, organised crime, criminal justicewearable tech, Oura ringsLucas MuseumListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    The mob rule: criminality consumes South Africa

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 20:48


    An illicit shadow economy, rampant extortion and the capture of the criminal justice system: mafia members and tactics are eating away at the state. Oura seems to have captured the market for smart rings; we ask whether it can keep its lead finger-tight. And our correspondent finds convention upended, for good and bad, at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.Guests and host:John McDermott, chief Africa correspondentShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: South Africa, organised crime, criminal justicewearable tech, Oura ringsLucas MuseumListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Economist Podcasts
    Centre punch: Germany's state-election shocker

    Economist Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 21:06


    Two more state-election results reveal surging support for both the far-right AfD and the populist-left Die Linke parties. Chancellor Friedrich Merz himself described the outcome as a disaster; what will it mean for him? Our correspondent looks into why there is so much enthusiasm for African stocks. And what the science says about blue-light exposure and sleep. Guests and host:Tom Nuttall, Berlin bureau chiefỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondentSam Wikeley, science correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: German politics, Friedrich Merz, AfD, Die LinkeAfrican stockmarkets, Aliko Dangotesleep science, blue lightListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Intelligence
    Centre punch: Germany's state-election shocker

    The Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 21:06


    Two more state-election results reveal surging support for both the far-right AfD and the populist-left Die Linke parties. Chancellor Friedrich Merz himself described the outcome as a disaster; what will it mean for him? Our correspondent looks into why there is so much enthusiasm for African stocks. And what the science says about blue-light exposure and sleep. Guests and host:Tom Nuttall, Berlin bureau chiefỌrẹ Ogunbiyi, Africa correspondentSam Wikeley, science correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: German politics, Friedrich Merz, AfD, Die LinkeAfrican stockmarkets, Aliko Dangotesleep science, blue lightListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Hartmann Report
    Commonwealth Report: Economist warns of wallet-crushing double whammy

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 4:41


    Economist warns of wallet-crushing double whammyTrump's Greenland deal is recycledAmnesty says deportees were beatenNewsom makes ballot seizure a felonyEPA lets Bayer write weedkiller rulesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The FOX News Rundown
    Business Rundown: Why Gas and Food Prices Hurt & the AI Race With China

    The FOX News Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 13:34


    Treasury yields eased Monday as the energy market braces for what may come ahead in the Middle East, impacting oil and gas prices with a summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping taking the center stage. Economist, America First Policy Institute Senior Fellow and Unleash Prosperity Co-Founder Steve Moore joins FBN's Gerri Willis to break down where the U.S. economy is heading and why falling oil prices could trigger a massive market rally. Plus, with the president's meeting with Xi in focus, Moore highlights the race for AI and robotics as a national security concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Beau of The Fifth Column
    Let's talk about Trump driving economists bananas….

    Beau of The Fifth Column

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 4:40


    Let's talk about Trump driving economists bananas….

    The Lawfare Podcast
    Lawfare Archive: Conversations from Aspen, Part 1: Shashank Joshi on European Security and Iris Ferguson on the Arctic

    The Lawfare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 45:14


    From July 23, 2025: For today's episode, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson shares some of the conversations he had with leading policy experts and practitioners on the margins of this year's Aspen Security Forum, which took place last week. First he sat down Shashank Joshi, the Defence Editor for The Economist to discuss the new dynamics surrounding European security, as well as the path toward (and implications of) a Europe less dependent on the United States for its security.Scott then talked with Iris Ferguson of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, who was until recently the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Arctic and Global Resilience, about the strategic significance of the Arctic and how it plays into the modern dynamics of major power competition.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.