China's Demographic Time Bomb and America's Economic Future
In today's episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg answer listeners' questions and discuss global economic issues such as China's demographic challenges, currency crises, GDP vs. GDP per capita, the ef...
25 Dec 202448min
Relationships, Gender Wars, and Online Culture with Katherine Dee (Default Friend)
This week, Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith discuss modern dating dynamics, cultural shifts, and the impact of technology and social media on relationships with author and former dating advice columnist ...
18 Dec 202451min
The New Left, Health Insurance Myths, and Solving Underpopulation
Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the high costs of healthcare, the challenges facing the center-left, the possibility of infinite economic growth, solutions to declining fertility rates, and the ...
11 Dec 202454min
A Debate on Immigration, Ethnostates, and National Identity
This week, Noah Smith talks to Erik Torenberg about his viral post on land acknowledgements, exploring how nations should be defined by institutions rather than ethnic identity. The conversation expan...
4 Dec 20241h 2min
Vitalik Buterin & Noah Smith | Is Authoritarianism Inevitable?
In today's special episode, we're sharing a conversation between Noah Smith and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recorded back in June for the Bankless podcast. They discuss whether authoritarian r...
27 Nov 20241h 34min
DOGE, Political Realignment, and the End of 'Groups'
This week, Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith explore economic policies, political dynamics, societal issues, including the abolition of income tax, government agency efficiency, the evolving political lan...
21 Nov 20241h 15min
Post-Trump Reflections: Fixing Blue Cities
Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the evolution and challenges of urban development in American cities, particularly the rise and fall of blue cities like San Francisco and New York, while explori...
13 Nov 202455min
Trump and Shadow President Elon
Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg analyze the aftermath of the Trump 2024 election, debating what to expect on political strategies, economic policies, and the power of figures like Elon Musk, while discu...
7 Nov 202448min
