Real Vision Rewind #1 – Godfather of Central Banking
How did the modern age of central banking begin? In this story previously heard in a 2017 episode of “Adventures in Finance,” Grant Williams, Aaron Chan and Ben Hunt look at the fascinating history o...
6 Jul 201843min
The Knock-On Effect #7 - Rising dollar to unleash unusual ice cream flavors?
Why will a rising dollar lead to a proliferation of ice cream flavors that go far beyond vanilla? Justine and Alex discuss, touching on thieves in Madagascar, beaver glands, whisky maturation and the ...
29 Jun 201837min
The Knock-On Effect #6 - Fed Hikes to Quash Lottery Ticket Sales?
Why will a higher fed funds rates lead to a decline in the number of Americans who play the lottery? Alex and Justine discuss, along the way touching on the future of transportation, moving to L.A., t...
22 Jun 201829min
The Knock-On Effect #5 - Demographics and Doorways
Why will changing Chinese demographics lead to an increase of plastic strips in doorways? Justine and Alex discuss - and in so doing, also touch on Ikea trips, online dating, modern food production, a...
15 Jun 201848min
The Knock-On Effect #4 - Tariffs and Cork
Why will U.S. tariffs lead to a resurgence for the global cork industry? Justine and Alex explain, along the way discussing Australian wine, cork shoes and the Chinese consumer. Learn more about your ...
8 Jun 201827min
The Knock-On Effect #3 - Crude Oil Boom, Craft Beer Gloom
Why will higher oil prices result in disappointed craft beer drinkers? Justine and Alex discuss. Plus, Alex delves into the world of academia, and discusses an interesting finding about the way stocks...
1 Jun 201834min
The Knock-On Effect #2 - Rising Rates and Sandy Tracks
Why will rising rates leave tire tracks on the world’s great beaches? Alex, Roger and Justine discuss. Plus, a high-pressure debate over whether stocks will fall 20% within the next year. Filmed on Ma...
25 Mai 201824min
The Knock-on Effect #1 - Protectionism and Red Velvet Cake
In this inaugural episode of “The Knock-On Effect,” Justine and Roger try to convince Alex that a U.S. crackdown on free trade could lead American red velvet cakes to turn pink. Yes, really. Plus, Ale...
18 Mai 201826min
