What the COP Deal Really Means
Member states at the U.N.-led conference on climate change in Dubai have agreed to "transition away" from fossil fuels. Was it an unprecedented deal or a vague agreement that amounts to very little? A...
15 Dec 202338min
Argentina's New Leader
Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, is a far-right libertarian and former television personality. He's also an economist who has promised to slash spending and close the country's central bank. A...
8 Dec 202324min
Napoleon: The Movie and the Man
Filmmaker Ridley Scott's movie on Napoleon Bonaparte is an ambitious portrayal of a man considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. It's also the worst film Adam has ever seen. On t...
1 Dec 202334min
How War Complicates the Insurance Business
Wars and climate change around the world have had a huge impact on the insurance industry and the way it assesses risk. Adam and Cameron break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
24 Nov 202344min
The Techno-Optimism of Marc Andreessen
A 5,000-word essay titled “The Techno-Optimist Manifesto” is getting a lot of attention in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. Written by the venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, the essay is a paean to tech...
17 Nov 202334min
Is the United Nations Worth the Money?
This week, Adam and Cameron talk about the United Nations, which operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. The money is provided by member states but what does it buy them? Also on the show: The e...
10 Nov 202335min
Live From Berlin's Hertie School
Adam and Cam do a live show at the Hertie School in Berlin. The two discuss topics including German political parties, Germany’s relationship to Israel, the efficacy of border walls both physical and ...
3 Nov 202359min
U.S. Deficit Too High?
The 2023 U.S. deficit is expected to be around $2 trillion — about double the size of the 2022 fiscal year. Adam tends to be less concerned with deficits than other economic experts. But how does he f...
27 Okt 202342min
