Best Kanthan Podcasts (2024)

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CGTN interview on SCO 35:32

11d ago35:32

35:32

My interview with Yawen Xu of China’s CGTN on the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), of which India is also a full member.We discuss SCO’s history and how its priorities in the formative years were terrorism and separatism.And about SCO’s major accomplishments over the last two decades, especially regarding Central Asia.I talk about …

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How the US is destroying itself and the world order 26:06

6M ago26:06

26:06

Endless and needless wars, coups and color revolutions, violation of international laws, hypocritical application of rules and morality, fake democracy and fake prosperity at home… the US is in big trouble. And so is Europe. My article originally published here: https://sputniknews.in/20240122/how-america-is-destroying-itself-and-the-world-order-62…

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How to Make America Great in 4 Steps 20:23

7M ago20:23

20:23

1. Increase wages 2. Reduce cost of living 3. Stop the endless wars 4. Encourage good values

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2024 Prediction: Year of Decolonization and Dedollarization 10:11

7M ago10:11

10:11

U.S. overplayed its hand, weaponized the dollar, lost the war in Ukraine, and is getting mired in another disastrous Middle East war. The Global South has had enough

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Why USA wages perpetual wars — because it’s perfect 8:14

8M ago8:14

8:14

Americans are wealthy, healthy, happy and smart. And they just want to spread their happiness to the rest of the world.

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Why US GDP-per-capita is misleading 4:11

10M ago4:11

4:11

Look at INCOME-per-capita. That’s only $38,000 a year. Also, GDP is based on spending and doesn’t reflect real wealth. Now look at China, where people have saved up $18 trillion in bank accounts. Who’s wealthier?

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Ep 036 The Green Movement Monster (feat. Ben Pile) 1:44:52

1y ago1:44:52

1:44:52

On this episode we are joined by Ben Pile, a researcher, commentator and blogger. He is the co-founder and main writer of the Climate Resistance blog, which claims to be “challenging the climate orthodoxy.” We discuss: 15 minute cities, British monarchy, energy, racism of the Green Movement, Greta Thunberg and more!Follow Ben on Twitter: https://tw…

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The Most Misunderstood Sector of the Economy — Manufacturing 29:25

1y ago29:25

29:25

Some in the US are now starting to realize that decoupling from China is not so easy after all. The dream of offshoring or near-shoring has been downgraded to de-risking. Why? Manufacturing is more than just cheap labor and assembly. Let’s explore all the myths and demystify manufacturing in this podcast. Manufacturing underpins economic growth, so…

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Ep 035 Debunking the Eco-Terrorist Zeitgeist (feat. Matthew Ehret) 1:20:50

1y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

On this episode we talk to Matthew Ehret, journalist, artist, Senior Fellow of American University in Moscow. We cover topics like: Ted Kaczynski, eco anarchism/terrorism, deep green resistance, Planet of the Humans & How to Blow Up a Pipeline, weaponized masses, Fabian socialists and Jacobin terror, Hamilton vs Jefferson, giving rights to animals …

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Ep 034 There are No Limits to Scientific Abundance (feat. Cynthia Chung) 1:09:46

1y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In this episode we talk to Cynthia Chung, President of the Rising Tide Foundation and a writer at Strategic Culture Foundation. Topics include: geopolitics, Davos/World Economic Forum, China, debunking Malthus & Darwin from a scientific pov, wind & solar vs nuclear & fossil fuel; debunking scientific technology myths about: genetic modification of …

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Ep 033 Small Is Not Beautiful: Debunking E.F. Schumacher 1:21:03

1y ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered by E.F. Schumacher is one of the most influential books you've never heard of. In this episode we discuss the full background, context and legacy of this small-but-mighty philosophical work that has ties to the degrowth movement, influenced people such as Jimmy Carter, King Charles, Bill McKibben,…

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Bretton Woods III - How to save the US dollar and American Empire 12:26

1y ago12:26

12:26

The US economy is in shambles. Exploding debt, inequality, stagnant wages, dying small towns all over America, homelessness, drug addiction… the problems go on. And then there is dedollarization movement, which threatens the dollar’s relevance. The only way to stop this a huge war or wars, which would cripple Russia and China, and devastate Europe.…

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Ep 032 The Anti-Industry Industry (feat. Robert Bryce) 1:05:32

1y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

In this episode we're joined by writer, film producer, and podcaster Robert Bryce to talk about the decadence of American society, the anti-industry industry, "environmental" NGOs fighting an asymmetric warfare and steamrolling rural communities, the disconnect between policy and physical reality, vandalism of environmental activists, and more!Read…

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Peter Zeihan is the Jim Cramer of Geopolitics 41:03

1y ago41:03

41:03

Peter Zeihan is so wrong about everything that this is my longest podcast — 40 minutes long! He’s wrong about deglobalization, the coming collapse of China, reshoring or friend-shoring of manufacturing, the future of US dollar, and definitely his rewriting of the American Empire’s past.

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Ep 031 Africa Needs Fossil Fuel (feat. Jusper Machogu) 1:16:21

1+ y ago1:16:21

1:16:21

We're joined by Jusper Machogu, an agricultural engineer and farmer in Kenya to talk about: climate alarmism, fertilizer, farming, climate scam, co2, The UN, sustainable development goals, why organic farming doesn't work, nuclear and renewable energy and more!Read Jusper's latest op-ed: https://www.newsafrica.net/article/us-vice-president-lectures…

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Peace and Dedollarization 6:31

1+ y ago6:31

6:31

There has been a “pandemic of peace” in the news lately, starting with the historic peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran. More surprisingly, it was brokered by China! Then there has been an exponential increase in trade deals that embrace dedollarization — not only Russia and China but also India, ASEAN, Brazil, and African countries. What do a…

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Ep 030 Climate Change Activists Do Not Speak for Indigenous People (feat. John Desjarlais, IRN) 1:12:09

1+ y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

On this episode we are joined by John Desjarlais, the new executive director of the Indigenous Resource Network (IRN). We talk about: indigenous sovereignty, development of resources, nuclear energy, environmentalism, win-win development, value chains and more!Follow IRN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/irn_indigenousCheck out their website: https:/…

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Ep 029 Dawn of a Rational Multipolar World (feat. S.L. Kanthan) 1:21:38

1+ y ago1:21:38

1:21:38

We are joined by S.L. Kanthan to talk about geopolitics, solving border conflicts, climate change, ideology, narratives, and the return to rational thinking and more!Follow Kanthan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kanthan2030Kanthan's Substack: https://slkanthan.substack.com/If you enjoy this content, consider supporting us on Patreon!https://www.pa…

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India’s Future and Strategy in a Multipolar World 5:36

1+ y ago5:36

5:36

To paraphrase Shakespeare, we are living through the best of times and worst of times. We have the potential to create an incredible world, thanks to great advancements in science, technology, trade, global connectivity etc. But we are also on the verge of WW3, thanks to the current war against Russia and the potential war against China. This is te…

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Multipolar World is Here and the Global Centers of Power are Shifting 8:02

1+ y ago8:02

8:02

The geo-economic center of the earth is moving eastward, thanks to Asia, which is now the #1 continent in terms of GDP. China’s miraculous growth in the last four decades has made it the world’s #1 in manufacturing, trade, wealthy middle class population, Fortune 500 firms, patents, scientific publications etc. Countries around the world are lookin…

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Ep 028 War on the Single Family Home (feat. Doomberg) 1:08:59

1+ y ago1:08:59

1:08:59

In this episode we're joined by a member of the wildly popular Doomberg substack publication which focuses on energy, finance, and the economy at-large. We talk about bunk science, the proposed gas stove ban, the attack on single family home ownership, the American Dream, our anti-human Malthusian institutions, and more!You can find the Doomberg te…

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The End of Dollar Hegemony 15:54

1+ y ago15:54

15:54

The USA has enjoyed the “exorbitant privilege” of dollar for many decades. As the currency of choice for global trade and foreign exchange reserves, the USD bestowed Americans with wealth and power. Let’s discuss what those powers are, how the US elites abuse them, and how the world is now revolting against this unfair monopoly. A multipolar world …

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Ep 027 Environment & Energy in China (feat. David Fishman) 1:14:15

1+ y ago1:14:15

1:14:15

In this episode we're joined by David Fishman, energy analyst with a focus on China's power grid to talk about mountains covered in solar panels, energy culture wars, urban vs rural divide, pragmatic energy grid development, paternalistic energy policies, USA, China & Africa, and more!David on Twitter https://twitter.com/pretentiouswhatDavid on Sub…

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India — The Crown Jewel of the American Empire? 12:04

2y ago12:04

12:04

While Indian politicians protect the dairy industry from foreign competition, they have allowed the US to take over India’s e-commerce, 5G, mobile payments, social media etc.

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Ep 026 The People's Culture vs. The Algorithm (feat. Louis CK) 1:28:41

2y ago1:28:41

1:28:41

On this episode we talk to Louis CK about art, algorithms, how comedy has changed with social media, moral authority, grassroots comedy vs. mainstream, Chinese culture, prosperity, communism vs. capitalism, donuts and more!Louis' website: https://louisck.com/By Space Commune

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50 Reasons Why China Succeeded 30:25

2y ago30:25

30:25

Most people have their favorite talking point regarding China’s success — cheap labor, communist dictatorship, stealing IP, protectionism etc. While the stereotypes have some truth, the true reasons underpinning China’s success are more holistic and sophisticated. Here are 50 reasons, in no particular order of importance. Other developing countries…

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Why the US must crush Russia and China — Bretton Woods III 12:43

2y ago12:43

12:43

Bretton Woods I led to gold-backed dollar that reigned as the global trade/reserve currency till 1971. Then it collapsed. The US dollar was revived with Petrodollar — we can call it Bretton Woods II. Now, the primacy of dollar is under threat again, thanks to exploding debt and rise of a multipolar world. The US needs Bretton Woods III to cancel al…

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Death of Globalization — Another Lie from Peter Zeihan 13:28

2y ago13:28

13:28

While the conflicts with Russia and China create some decoupling, the overall trend is globalization and some selective “re-globalization.”

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The Road to Becoming a Developed Nation — Economic Strategy for India 19:19

2y ago19:19

19:19

The next 20 years are the most crucial for India. With a booming workforce and a young population, India can grow rapidly and become a developed nation. However, the challenges are numerous! India needs meticulous planning and flawless execution.

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How Should India Manage the “China Threat”? 11:07

2y ago11:07

11:07

India-China relations have been terribly strained over the last two years. Anti-China sentiments are high in China. However, in an emerging multipolar world, India needs a pragmatic and strategic foreign policy.

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Ukraine War: Russia Survives, EU Dies, China Gains, and USA Wins Big 10:12

2y ago10:12

10:12

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://worldaffairs.blog/2022/09/04/ukraine-war-russia-survives-eu-dies-china-gains-and-usa-wins-big/

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How China Succeeded — 50 Reasons 18:59

2y ago18:59

18:59

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://worldaffairs.blog/2022/08/11/how-china-succeeded-45-reasons/

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Why China's GDP-per-capita is Misleading 4:11

2y ago4:11

4:11

China's GDP-per-capita is one-sixth that of the US. And technically China is still a developing nation, although it's supposed to cross the threshold by the end of 2022. However, this metric is very misleading and hides China's power and wealth. Here's why.

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Why China’s GDP-per-capita is Misleading 4:11

2y ago4:11

4:11

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://worldaffairs.blog/2022/08/25/why-chinas-gdp-per-capita-is-misleading/

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India has 20 years to get out of the middle-income trap. Here’s how to do it. 12:58

2y ago12:58

12:58

India is at inflection point. The next 20 years will be the most decisive two decades. If India gets its act together, it can get out of the middle-income trap and reach the escape velocity. However, there needs to be fundamental changes in politics, economics and culture. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://worldaffairs.blog/2022…

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Ep 025 The Inalienable Rights of Man (feat. Diane Sare) 1:08:19

2y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

In this episode we are joined by Diane Sare who is in the midst of her campaign as an Independent running for US State Senate in New York State against Chuck Schumer. In this episode we discuss the crazy, backwards primary process, her fight against Schumer, Malthusianism, nuclear energy, the co2 shortage, Glass-Steagall, speculative banking vs leg…

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Ep 024 Managing Mindscapes: The War for Hearts and Minds (feat. Gabriel Rockhill) 1:31:27

2y ago1:31:27

1:31:27

We're joined by philosopher, cultural critic and political theorist Gabriel Rockhill to discuss: The CIA & Congress for Cultural Freedom, Intellectual commodity fetishism, the distribution of ideas, the compatible left, actually existing socialism, cultural production, the war for hearts and minds, information war on China, petty-bourgeois melancho…

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Ep 023 Wordcel Supremacy (feat. Logo Daedalus) 1:12:51

2y ago1:12:51

1:12:51

In this episode we're joined by author, poet and legendary internet shitposter Logo Daedalus (R. Cam). We cover: the wild west internet days, decentralization, touching grass, the narrative, wordcels vs shape-rotators, Disney, intellectual property, China and more!Visit Logo's website: https://www.readbooksvlt.com/Follow Logo on Twitter: https://tw…

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Ep 022 What if You're Just Some Guy? (feat. Emmet Penney) 1:35:09

2y ago1:35:09

1:35:09

Emmet Penney returns to the Space Commune Podcast to cover topics: The battle between renewables vs. nuclear, Build Public Renewables Act in New York State, how to stop industrial decline, crisis rhetoric vs. the yolk of discipline, philosophical and socio-political discussion about energy, climate and the future.Follow Emmet on twitter: https://tw…

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Ep 021 Abolish the CIA (feat. Geoff Young) 1:11:21

2y ago1:11:21

1:11:21

In this episode we talk to Geoff Young who just won the Democratic Primary for Kentucky Congressional District 6. Geoff is running as an American Patriot who wants to abolish the CIA, address economic issues, cooperate with Russia & China, and more!Geoff's website: https://www.young4ky.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeoffYoung4KYDonate: https://s…

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Ep 020 Climate Grief & Anti-Communism (feat. PACD Podcast) 1:25:00

2y ago1:25:00

1:25:00

PACD podcast crossover episode we cut it up with Peter and Ms. ACD about climate grief, anti-communism, self immolation, eco activism, the whales of Buddhism, gurus, going viral, Malthusianism, reducing your carbon footprint, end of history, degrowth, and more!Listen to the PACD Podcast: anchor.fm/PACDWatch the PACD Podcast: www.youtube.com/PACDpod…

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Ep 019 Homestead Fantasy: Slow Food & Back to the Land (feat. Alex Smith) 1:32:19

2+ y ago1:32:19

1:32:19

In this episode we talk to our guest Alex Smith of The Breakthrough Institute about his controversial article for Jacobin criticizing Alice Waters and the Slow Food Movement. We discuss romanticized agrarianism, cottagecore, urban agriculture, fantasy, feral hogs, conscious consumerism, big Ag, back to the land, small is beautiful, wholesomeness, d…

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Ep 018 Cooperation & Collaboration: One Mankind (feat. Daniel Burke) 1:35:20

2+ y ago1:35:20

1:35:20

Alex and Fox talk to Daniel Burke, an activist with the LaRouche Organization and Schiller Institute. We cover topics ranging from the financial bubble, Malthusians, degrowth, The Great Reset, China's Belt and Road Initiative, beauty and reason, energy flux density, the unfolding of the universe - and more!Follow Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.…

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Ep 017 Debunking the 100% Renewables Myth (feat. Meredith Angwin) 1:46:59

2+ y ago1:46:59

1:46:59

We talk to Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid, The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid and energy consultant. We chat about ISOs & RTOs, beating the peak, passing the energy buck, fragilizing the grid, the myth of of 100% renewables, baseload energy, energy fiefdoms and more!As a working chemist, Meredith Angwin headed projects that low…

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Ep 016 Patriotism and Public Land (feat. Andean Comintern) 1:29:12

3y ago1:29:12

1:29:12

In this episode we talk to Carlos aka Andean Comintern about American Patriotism, Land Back vs. Land Reform, Evo Morales, Buen Vivir, Degrowth and more!Follow Carlos on Twitter! https://twitter.com/andeancominternBy Space Commune

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Ep 015 How to De-Wetikoize (Feat. PACD Podcast) 1:13:13

3y ago1:13:13

1:13:13

In this PACD podcast crossover episode we cut it up with Peter and Ms. ACD about Greta Thunberg, indigenous wisdom, the R word, degrowth, and more!Listen to the PACD Podcast: https://anchor.fm/PACDWatch the PACD Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/PACDpodWatch the new Space Commune film "Consumerism: Can we buy a better world?" https://youtu.be/0VbWe5…

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Ep 014 RIP Indian Point (feat. Duncan Bryer) 1:28:55

3y ago1:28:55

1:28:55

In this episode we talk to Duncan Bryer, lifelong New Yorker and former policy director for a New York State Senator about the closure of Indian Point nuclear power plant, which supplied about 1/4 of NYC's energy. We discuss the politics around New York energy policy, environmental racism and more!Read Duncan's article:https://www.gothamgazette.com…

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Ep 013 Optimistic Collectivism: A Brotherhood of Humanity (feat. Caleb Maupin) 1:17:04

3+ y ago1:17:04

1:17:04

On this Earth Day episode we talk to Caleb Maupin about the academic roots of the New Left, capitalist proxy wars, optimistic collectivism vs. degrowth Neo-Malthusian pessimism, a world based on brotherhood of humanity and more!Caleb's website: https://www.calebmaupin.com/Caleb's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ClevelandFISTCaleb on T…

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Ep 012 Nuclear & the Power Grid: How it Works and Who Benefits (feat. Emmet Penney) 1:35:20

3+ y ago1:35:20

1:35:20

In this episode we talk to Emmet Penney of ex.haust podcast about nuclear, the grid and the inner workings of how energy agendas are pushed through the political sphere. Emmet is co-author of "We Need a Nuclear New Deal, Not a Green New Deal" published on the Bellows last September https://www.thebellows.org/we-need-a-nuclear-new-deal-not-a-green-n…

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Ep 011 Destroying Degrowth with Facts and Logic (feat. Matt Huber) 1:10:00

3+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

We're joined by Matt Huber, Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment at Syracuse University. Huber has been one of the few academics to critique "degrowth" ideology from a socialist perspective. In this episode talk about the overlap between degrowth, localism and the PMC, and more!Read Matt's writing: https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/geo/Hu…

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