Trump, Putin & McGregor: Ukraine & the New World Order with Olesya Khromeychuk
Ukraine is being carved up—again. This week, Trump and Putin are discussing Ukraine’s future, and the Ukrainians aren’t even invited to the table. We explain why the Congress of Vienna 1815 is the fra...
20 Mars 202545min
The Doonbeg Doctrine: Trump and the Chaos Economy
St. Patrick’s Day diplomacy, a shifting global order, and Trump whispering in Micheál Martin’s ear; he's nursing more than a hangover with his front-row seat to the chaos economy of Trump’s America. T...
18 Mars 202540min
Is America the Next Big Short? With Michael Lewis
In a week where the U.S. stock market has been rocked by recession fears and escalating trade tensions, we sit down with renowned author Michael Lewis, known for works like Liar's Poker, The Big Short...
13 Mars 202541min
Germany Wakes Up: Britain Breaks Out
For 70 years, Germany kept its head down; an economic juggernaut, but a military lightweight, happy to let America call the shots. Not anymore.J.D. Vance’s off-the-cuff dismissal of Europe as a lost c...
11 Mars 202535min
Casement, Congo & the Comeback of Empire: Is Trump Reviving Imperialism?
Neo-imperialism is marching, loud and proud, straight into the heart of global politics. Between Trump’s quiet dealmaking in Riyadh, to his open musings about annexing Canada, the last few weeks have ...
6 Mars 202533min
The King’s Gambit: DIY Declan, Trump’s Market Meltdown & Musk’s 18th-Century Twin
What do DIY stores, French financial bubbles, and Elon Musk have in common? Kicking off with a detour into The Pope’s Children and the perils of being a DIY impostor, we quickly shift gears to the rea...
4 Mars 202541min
Deutschland Dilemma: Voting Blocs, Power Shocks & the Bundeswehr Rocks with Katja Hoyer
Germany’s latest election has sent shockwaves across Europe. The CDU has reasserted itself, but the far-right AfD continues to gain ground, fuelled by economic anxieties and social media echo chambers...
27 Feb 202542min
MAGA, Mercantilism & Mass Extinction: The Economics of a Shifting World Order
Anxiety is in the air. Trump's latest outbursts underscore America’s shifting economic stance. Who knows if there is a method to the madness? In this episode, we break down the logic of MAGA economics...
25 Feb 202542min
