Our Post-Neoliberal Moment (w/ Mike Konczal)
Jacob welcomes economic policy expert Mike Konczal for a wide-ranging conversation on American capitalism, industrial policy, and the evolving role of the state. They explore how the Biden administrat...
11 Jul 202552min
Our Currency, Your Problem
Jacob and Rob Larity dive deep into U.S. interest rate dynamics, focusing on Jerome Powell, Trump’s criticism of the Fed, and the potential political and market-driven forces affecting rate decisions....
4 Jul 20251h 9min
Unpacking the U.S.-Pakistan Reset (with Fahd Humayun)
Jacob Shapiro speaks with Fahd Humayun about the shifting geopolitical dynamics in South Asia and the Middle East. They discuss Pakistan’s perspective on the Iran-Israel conflict, U.S.-Pakistan relati...
30 Jun 202554min
The Largest Standing Army In Europe
Jacob Shapiro and Rob Larity discuss the recent Israel-Iran conflict and its geopolitical impacts, including President Trump's ceasefire announcement. They analyze the muted market reactions, particul...
27 Jun 202549min
Latin America's Moment in Global Chaos
Jacob Shapiro sits down with Facundo Robles, Program Coordinator at the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, for a wide-ranging conversation on how the Israel-Iran conflict intersects with Latin Ame...
20 Jun 202547min
Tariffs, Trust, and Tokyo
In this episode, Jacob speaks with Japan analyst Tobias Harris to unpack rising tensions in U.S.-Japan trade relations amid the Trump administration’s tariff blitz. They explore how Japan—historically...
18 Jun 202548min
Israel Strikes Iran P1: Security Expert Hamidreza Azizi
Jacob Shapiro speaks with Iranian security expert Hamidreza Azizi to unpack Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Iran. They explore the strategic implications of Israel’s multi-phase assault, including t...
13 Jun 202529min
Israel Strikes Iran P2: Analyst Kamran Bokhari
Jacob Shapiro is joined by Middle East expert Kamran Bokhari to analyze the rapidly unfolding Israeli military strikes on Iran. They discuss the strategic implications of Israel’s targeted attacks on ...
13 Jun 202533min
