Best Harry Hannah And Sam Podcasts (2024)

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Appointments of contention 48:45

33m ago48:45

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What is the difference between a spad and pad? How should people be fast-tracked into big government jobs? And is Labour going about this process the right way – or committing a series of unforced errors? With the new government on the defensive after a string of eyebrow-raising appointments to civil service roles, ConservativeHome’s Henry Hill joi…

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Does Sam Freedman have a plan to fix the failed state? 36:14

8d ago36:14

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As the IfG knows all too well, government sometimes – perhaps often – doesn’t seem to work. So who or what is to blame? Sam Freedman, IfG senior fellow and author of Failed State: Why nothing works and how to fix it, joins Hannah White for a fascinating discussion about what has gone wrong – and how to make it right. From a stuttering civil service…

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The politics of the Olympic Games 44:08

5d ago44:08

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The Olympic Games is all about sport – but it is unavoidably also all about the politics. So two days after the opening ceremony, the IfG team assembled its crack team of sporting fanatics to discuss the links between power and the Olympic Games. From claiming credit to trying to duck the blame, prime ministers, presidents and mayors are as involve…

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SpAdcast: What is it really like to be a special adviser? – Ep.4: Moving On 25:47

9d ago25:47

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Special Advisers are some of the most important yet misunderstood figures in government. They play vital roles – as the voice of their minister in the department, shaping policy agendas and managing the media. As a new government gets up and running and scores of new SpAds get to grips with their roles, this four part series lifts the lid on what S…

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The Chancellor’s statement of intent 55:10

12d ago55:10

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Rachel Reeves has revealed a “£22bn black hole” in the public finances. So do the chancellor’s sums add up and what is her plan for balancing the books? Sonia Khan, a former Treasury special adviser, joins the IfG podcast team to discuss the changing of the ministerial guard at the Treasury and the politics of spending reviews. Talking of spending …

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Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 4: Old Friends w/ Luke Newton & Jack Murphy 34:30

15d ago34:30

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Welcome to a special 4 episode rebroadcast of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For the entire season, subscribe to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast The ever exciting part one finale brings proposals, cut-ins, and a carriage ride that you’re still talking about. Host Gabi Collins sits down with Luke Newton, the Eligible Bachelor himself, and longti…

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SpAdcast: What is it really like to be a special adviser? – Ep3: Beyond the department 34:22

20d ago34:22

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Special Advisers are some of the most important yet misunderstood figures in government. They play vital roles – as the voice of their minister in the department, shaping policy agendas and managing the media. As a new government gets up and running and scores of new SpAds get to grips with their roles, this four part series lifts the lid on what S…

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The Trump vs Harris Showdown 48:21

28d ago48:21

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There’s only one story in town – actually, there’s only one story on the planet. And that’s Joe Biden’s decision to pull out of the presidential race – and vice president Kamala Harris’ coronation as the new Democrat candidate to face Donald Trump in November. Mark Landler of the New York Times is back on the podcast to reflect on an absolutely mom…

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Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 3: Forces Of Nature w/ Andrew Ahn & Sam Phillips 52:11

19d ago52:11

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Welcome to a special 4 episode rebroadcast of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For the entire season, subscribe to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast Episode three: Forces Of Nature features a ball, a hot air balloon festival, two love triangles, and a steamy dream. There’s a lot going on! Host Gabi Collins is joined by director of episodes three an…

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SpAdcast: What is it really like to be a special adviser? – Ep2: Relationships 35:27

27d ago35:27

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Special Advisers are some of the most important yet misunderstood figures in government. They play vital roles – as the voice of their minister in the department, shaping policy agendas and managing the media.As a new government gets up and running and scores of new SpAds get to grips with their roles, this four part series lifts the lid on what Sp…

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481: The Collapse of the Dollar's Empire and @MilkshakesPod with Brent Johnson 25:19

24d ago25:19

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The Dollar Milkshake Theory, proposed by Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital, predicts a surge in the US dollar's value compared to other currencies. This is due to the US's strong financial system, deep markets, and the dominance of the dollar in global transactions, like oil purchases. When a global debt crisis strikes, countries will scramble for …

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Britain with the brakes off, America at the abyss 39:02

1M ago39:02

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The pace of British politics isn’t slowing down. A big international summit for Keir Starmer. Devastating Covid inquiry headlines. And a King’s Speech full of bills. But all this is nothing compared to the US. President Biden – now isolating with Covid – is under pressure to withdraw from the 2024 race, and his rival Donald Trump survived, by milli…

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Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 2: How Bright The Moon w/ Hannah Dodd, Martins Imhangbe & Emma Naomi 33:41

29d ago33:41

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Welcome to a special 4 episode rebroadcast of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For the entire season, subscribe to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast New faces are popping up all over the ton this season! In the companion episode to How Bright the Moon, Host Gabi Collins chats with new cast member Hannah Dodd about bringing the shyest Bridgerton, Fr…

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SpAdcast: What is it really like to be a special adviser? – Ep1: Into government 44:59

1M ago44:59

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Special Advisers are some of the most important yet misunderstood figures in government. They play vital roles – as the voice of their minister in the department, shaping policy agendas and managing the media. As a new government gets up and running and scores of new SpAds get to grips with their roles, this special four-part series from the Instit…

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Keir and Prison Danger 44:21

1M ago44:21

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The New Statesman’s Freddie Hayward joins the Inside Briefing team to reflect on Keir Starmer’s busy first week as prime minister, with the PM appointing new ministers, the government firing off press releases and policy announcements, and Rachel Reeves making her first big speech as chancellor. But Starmer is also facing his first difficult decisi…

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Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 1: Out Of The Shadows w/ Jess Brownell, John Glaser, George Sayer & Dougie Hawkes 47:29

1M ago47:29

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Welcome to a special 4 episode rebroadcast of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. For the entire season, subscribe to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. We're kicking things off with episode one: Out of the Shadows. Host Gabi Collins sits down with showrunner Jess Brownell to talk about the themes and drama already being set up for the season. Plus, t…

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480: American Fascism, Corporatism & Elite Oppression- on a Global Scale @IvorCumminsScience @wef 49:01

1M ago49:01

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Jason welcomes Ivor Cummins, author of "Eat Rich, Live Long!", who transitioned from corporate problem-solving to investigating food supply corruption. He shared a conference stage with Jason Hartman, discussing elite class agendas. Cummins, a biochemical engineer, criticized the handling of COVID-19, comparing it to a severe flu. He believes media…

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LIVE: The day after the 2024 general election 37:33

1M ago37:33

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We hosted a special livestreamed recording of the Institute for Government podcast, as a team of IfG experts – bleary eyed but full of coffee – gathered in the podcast studio to make sense of a momentous night in British politics. What does the general election result mean for how the UK will be governed? What decisions and duties await the prime m…

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479: Sound Money Revolution: Protecting Wealth in Unstable Times with Lynette Zang 34:28

1M ago34:28

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Jason welcomes back Lynette Zang from Zang Enterprises, highlighting her expertise in the economy, sound money, and precious metals. They discuss the recent surge in gold prices, attributed to global central banks' increased gold purchases, despite market manipulation efforts to suppress it. Zang explains that rising gold prices indicate failing cu…

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Sunak’s election gamble: will Starmer hit the jackpot? 43:20

2M ago43:20

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We’re into the general election final countdown and all the polls point to a big Labour win for Keir Starmer. So does Rishi Sunak have any aces up his sleeve or has the general election gambling scandal confirmed many Conservatives’ fears that that their leader is a busted flush? The Guardian’s Rafael Behr joins the podcast to look back on the camp…

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478: Digital Currencies & Gov't Control: Navigating Privacy in a Cashless World & Building Resilient Financial Strategies with Catherine Austin Fitts 49:09

2M ago49:09

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Jason welcomes Catherine Austin Fitts, of the Solari Report back to his show after nearly eight years. Catherine, served as Assistant Secretary of Housing under George H.W. Bush. They discuss the disappearance of trillions of dollars from federal budgets, starting in the mid-90s and escalating over the years. By 2001, $4 trillion was unaccounted fo…

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Election 2024: Poll positions 47:36

2M ago47:36

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There are less than two weeks to go until the general election and the polls are showing no signs of shifting. But what do they really tell us about what voters are thinking about Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? Which Labour or Conservative policies and promises are cutting through? What are the polls to look out for? Deltapoll’s Joe Twyman joins the…

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477: Market Dynamics: Inventory, Interest Rates, and Buyer Behavior with Sean O'Toole of Property Radar 40:50

2M ago40:50

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Jason and Sean O'Toole of PropertyRadar.com discuss the current state of the real estate market, focusing on inventory trends, the impact of high interest rates, and the value of real estate over price. They also explore the potential for price drops, the influence of technological advancements on prices, and the challenges of rising housing costs.…

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Election 2024: This Charming Manifesto? 37:01

2M ago37:01

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Manifesto week of the general election campaign has seen lots of promises, plenty of policies and even more polling – but whose plans for government actually add up? Kitty Donaldson, chief political commentator of the i paper, is this week’s podcast guest as Inside Briefing weighs up what we learned from the manifesto launches – and what they mean …

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476: Navigating the Dollar Hegemony: Understanding Global Finance Today with with Saleha Mohsin 26:50

2M ago26:50

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Jason introduces Sahala Moshsin and her book "Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order" and discusses the impact of economic sanctions, particularly those imposed on Russia. They also explore the challenges faced by countries trying to work around the US dollar's global dominance, the mounting debt and its implica…

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Question Time Special: What does the election mean for civil servants? 51:19

3M ago51:19

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We were swamped with loads of fantastic questions at our recent IfG webinar and didn’t have time to get to all of them – so, by special request, Jill Rutter, Cath Haddon and Alex Thomas have reunited in the IfG podcast studio to record this special Question Time episode of Inside Briefing. So as Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer hit the general election…

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Sunak vs. Starmer: Tax Attacks 35:32

3M ago35:32

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The IfG rebuttal unit kicked into gear this week after our very own Nick Davies found himself dragged into the Conservative party’s tax attack on Labour. So where did that number really come from – and what can Labour do about it? Full Fact’s Chris Morris joins the IfG podcast to look back on a very noisy TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Star…

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Rishi Sunak’s Titanic challenge 38:28

3M ago38:28

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Was Rishi Sunak’s rain-soaked speech on the steps of No10 really only a week ago? We’ve had policy announcements, MPs stepping down, a spectacular fall from a paddle board, more MPs stepping down, Keir Starmer colliding with the Labour left, Rishi Sunak clashing with some of his ministers, Nigel Farage deciding not to stand for parliament - again. …

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475: Behind the Numbers: Insights from Institutional Players on Real Estate Trends with Lance Lambert Part 2 23:20

3M ago23:20

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Jason and Lance Lambert finish their discussion as they explore the "lock-in effect" caused by historically low mortgage rates. They highlight the significant impact on home sales and turnover rates in the real estate market, with a 57% reduction in home sales due to fixed-rate mortgage holders unwilling to give up their low-interest loans. They al…

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Extra: General Election question time special 13:25

3M ago13:25

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Rishi Sunak has braved the weather and called a general election. So, what happens now? The IfG has been bombarded with questions about what this all means for government, for parliament, for the civil service, for legislation, for candidates, for conferences, and more. And these really are the type of questions that get the IfG’s collective pulse …

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Rishi Sunak’s General Election gamble 35:45

3M ago35:45

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The wait is over! The election has been called! The countdown to July the 4th starts now. After months of speculation, and a frenzied day of drama in Westminster, the IfG podcast team are joined by Sam Freedman to make sense of Rishi Sunak’s decision and explore what happens next. Things could hardly have got wetter as the prime minister gave his p…

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Starmer steps on Sunak’s toes 35:22

3M ago35:22

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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer delivered their election pitches to the public this week – the PM with a focus on security and the Labour leader with six broader commitments from tackling NHS waiting lists to small boats. In parliament, the week started with a sobering report on the trauma that too many women face while giving birth. And on Monday eve…

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474: Navigating the Tight Resale Market: Lance Lambert's Expert Analysis on Housing Supply Dynamics Part 1 27:16

3M ago27:16

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Lance Lambert, co-founder of Resi Club, discusses the real estate market's nuances with host Jason Hartman. Lambert highlights the tight resale market, down 30-35% from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, noting that despite this, 2019 wasn't a buyer's market. Affordability strains persist, especially in areas like Connecticut, impacted by the "donut effe…

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Dover and done with 38:15

3M ago38:15

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The defection of Dover MP Natalie Elphicke shocked both the Conservatives and, it seems, most of the Labour Party. The FT’s Lucy Fisher joined the podcast team to weigh up another a big twist in the Westminster soap opera. Meanwhile a massive government data breach has sent Whitehall into a panic. But how big is the problem, who is responsible and …

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3 Body Podcast: Season 1 recap with 3 Body Problem’s showrunners 52:18

3M ago52:18

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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shift their gaze to the stars, as the Staircase Project gears up to take flight. Rounding off this season of the 3 Body Podcast, Jason reconnects with showrunners David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and Alexander Woo, to discuss the implications of Saul becoming a Wallfacer, and consider where the character…

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473: Housing Affordability Crisis and the Impact of the NAR Lawsuit on Real Estate with Rick Sharga 47:10

3M ago47:10

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Jason welcomes real estate analyst Rick Sharga. Rick discusses the housing market and economic trends. Despite concerns of a crash, he suggests a slow period with modest price increases rather than a downturn. He dismisses crash predictions, highlighting historical data showing home prices generally rise during recessions. Sharga addresses factors …

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Local Elections 2024: Swings and roundabouts 40:16

4M ago40:16

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The Conservatives take a pounding in the local elections and Labour are taking councils in former Brexit heartlands. But there’s a crumb of Tory comfort in Ben Houchen’s victory in the Tees Valley mayoral election – and Labour fail to take key target Harlow. As results continue to roll in, what do the last votes before the General Election mean for…

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3 Body Podcast: Humanity’s reaction to an alien invasion 51:47

3M ago51:47

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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion ponder the existential question of how humanity might react to an impending alien invasion, and take a look at how Will’s story is affecting the Oxford 5. Director Jeremy Podsewa unpacks the emotional journey of Will's story, and describes the intricacies behind filming the paper boat sequences. E…

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3 Body Podcast: Cults, The ETO & capturing the Panama Canal sequence 53:07

3M ago53:07

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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion shine a light on the mysterious world of the ETO. Minkie Spiro, one of 3 Body Problem’s directors, opens up about filming one the series’s most harrowing scenes and the moral quandary that unfolds in its wake. Maggie and Jason also call on the expertise of Dr. Alexandra Stein, social psychologist …

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3 Body Podcast: Secret government organizations with Benedict Wong and Marlo Kelly 49:42

4M ago49:42

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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion tackle the shady world of clandestine government operations, and put Wade’s actions under the spotlight. Cast members Benedict Wong and Marlo Kelly, who play Da Shi and Tatiana, join Maggie and Jason to discuss the complexities behind their mysterious and enigmatic characters. Elsewhere former CIA…

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3 Body Podcast: Exploring the Game & the Three-body problem theory explained 46:11

4M ago46:11

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Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion are putting on their VR headsets and stepping into the 3 Body Game. They are joined by 3 Body Problem’s VFX supervisors, Steve Kullback and Stefen Fangmeier, to discuss the creative process behind building the virtual reality game at the heart of the show. Maggie and Jason will also hear from 3 Bo…

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The rules of Rishi’s flight club 40:52

4M ago40:52

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Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda Act is finally on the statute book, and the prime minister has promised that – “no ifs, no buts” – flights will be taking off by the summer. So how much of a triumph is his for Sunak – and what legal challenges could still derail his asylum plan? Political journalist Zoe Grunewald joins the podcast team to weigh up an …

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e136—Per Bylund, Mises Institute Senior Fellow 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Mises Institute Senior Fellow Per Bylund joins Aaron to talk about his recent book, How to Think About the Economy: A Primer, as well as the connection between social media and democracy and the economics of AI. TakeHumanAction.com

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472: Unlocking Opportunity: Investing in the Changing Landscape of Commercial Real Estate with Paul Moore 31:18

4M ago31:18

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Jason and Paul Moore delve into the current state of commercial real estate, focusing on multifamily, office, RV and mobile home markets. They discuss the rise of rescue capital, which assists struggling deals, particularly in multifamily, where many properties are overpriced. They explore how office markets may never fully recover due to remote wo…

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Trust in government up in smoke? 42:01

4M ago42:01

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Liz Truss is back, with her new book providing journalists with all sorts of extraordinary insights into her retrospective arguments about why her premiership collapsed. But what legacy has Truss left the Conservatives in the polls and what does this tell us about how voters view the party? Polling expert Will Jennings joins the podcast team to tak…

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Foreign Office Politics 38:45

4M ago38:45

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Is the Foreign Office still a department built to deliver the UK’s global priorities in the 21st century or is it out of date in the way it looks and works? Is David Cameron’s comeback as foreign secretary turning out to be a surprise success and what has it meant for the UK’s diplomatic clout? And just how complicated is the civil job of servants …

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Rishi Sunak and the Attack of the Cybermen 43:45

5M ago43:45

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Is China really launching cyberattacks on British politicians and institutions? If so, then how serious is the threat – and what can the government do about it? Ciaran Martin, the first chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, joins the podcast team to discuss. Two more ministers have quit the government – and announced that they will…

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471: From Boom to Bust- Understanding Market Cycles and Investment Opportunities with Mark Moss 35:56

5M ago35:56

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Jason and Mark Moss delve into the media landscape’s sensationalism and fear-mongering, particularly in financial spaces. Moss criticizes analysts like Harry Dent, noting their linear thinking and failure to account for the changing dynamics post-2008 crisis. Moss predicts continued government intervention to prop up markets, leading to prolonged d…

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Introducing the 3 Body Podcast 51:00

5M ago51:00

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Episode 1 - Entering the 3 Body Problem world & China’s Cultural Revolution Hosts Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Concepcion dive headfirst into Netflix’s 3 Body Problem, as they share their reactions to the opening episodes and welcome their first guests. Jason sits down with 3 Body Problem’s award-winning showrunners Alexander Woo (True Blood)…

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The Prime Minister’s plot twists 37:34

5M ago37:34

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The Spectator’s Isabel Hardman joins the IfG podcast team to discuss Conservative party plots – and weigh up just how much trouble Rishi Sunak is in. Rachel Reeves has been making headlines with a major speech on the economy. So what did the shadow chancellor say, and does Labour have a plausible plan? Plus: Who wants to be a member of a men-only p…

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