#230 - Microgeopolitics of Fargo and Brazil v. X
Jacob and Rob are back from vacation! They share some microgeopolitical takes from their respective journeys and talk about the faceoff between Elon Musk and Brazil.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(00:40)...
7 Sep 202450min
#229 - Understanding WHO's Mpox Declaration
Jacob welcomes Alexandra Finch on the podcast to talk about the mpox outbreak in the context of the international legal frameworks that apply including WHO’s emergency declaration, how they are being ...
4 Sep 202453min
#228 - The Arabian Gulf's Expanding Conflict + Modi's Visit to Ukraine
John Fowler and Jacob Shapiro dive into the current geopolitical landscape, beginning with a lively discussion about the Democratic National Convention and Kamala Harris's rising poll numbers. They to...
28 Aug 202434min
#227 - The Tactical Objectives of Ukraine's Offensive Push
Rob is on vacation, so Jacob welcomes Sim Tack to join him in his weekly Friday slot to discuss Ukraine’s invasion of Russia. The two address the logistical challenges facing Ukraine, such as air supp...
23 Aug 202445min
#226 - Monkeypox and AI
Jacob and Rob talk about the expanding monkeypox global health emergency. From there they turn to artificial intelligence to talk about whether comparisons to previous bubbles in rail and telecoms are...
16 Aug 202451min
#225 - Great Power Network Competition and Bitcoin (and Aliens)
Matthew Pines rejoins the podcast to talk about the virtue of Bitcoin as a part of U.S. national security policy. Come for the philosophical discussion on Bitcoin and the role of the U.S. dollar – sta...
12 Aug 202458min
#224 - Sober Liquidity
Rob dissects the market volatility of the week with characteristic apolmb. From there, Rob and Jacob tackle the overthrow of Bangladesh’s government and a discovery in Japan that may change the way th...
9 Aug 202455min
#223 - Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren (An Update)
Jacob and Rob talk briefly about emerging markets and a return to orthodox economic policies in places like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Egypt. After a brief digression into the Bank of Japan’s decision to ...
2 Aug 202458min
