Charting The Rise Of A Multipolar World Order Philip Pilkington is an unorthodox macroeconomist. Andrew Collingwood is an equally skeptical journalist. Lately, both have realised that - post-Ukraine, post-Afghanistan withdrawal - the old, unipolar, US-led world order is in its death throes. In its wake, something new is being born. But what shape will that take? That will depend on a combustible combination of economics and geopolitics; trade and military muscle. Each week, our duo take thre ...
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Economist and Substack writer Noah Smith and investor Erik Torenberg make sense of what’s happening in the news, technology, business, and beyond, through the lens of economics. Econ 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
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CNBC Tech: “Beyond the Valley” brings you all the latest from the vast, dynamic world of tech — outside the Silicon Valley.
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The audio magazine of WACKER shows the many exciting roles chemistry plays in everyday life. Each instalment will give you interesting insights into how chemistry ensures perfectly functioning products in all areas of life. Whether it is drugs, computers, cleaning agents, clothing or toys - WACKER products play a vital role almost everywhere. More: www.wacker.com/podcast
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On the Global Counsel podcast, you can hear the GC team discuss and debate topical developments in public policy and regulation from around the world.Global Counsel is an advisory firm working with clients around the world to gauge political developments and how these impact both business risk and opportunity. For more information about Global Counsel, visit our website: www.global-counsel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Ecosystem Show is a weekly audio world tour exploring entrepreneurial ecosystems around the globe. Open innovation depends on a thriving ecosystem, and we’re here to show you what that looks like in some very different places! Each week, guided by a small group of local stakeholders, we investigate the history, current state, superpowers and challenges of a specific region. Diana Joseph, Silicon Valley Innovation Consultant and CEO of the Corporate Accelerator Forum, ground zero for open ...
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Inspiration, Empowerment, and Learnings from people's journeys. Our guests share their transformational stories through pivotal moments in their lives that helped them transform into who they are today. We will talk about the life challenges they faced and the tools they used that you can apply to win your life. Real-Life Pivotal Moments Podcast is for your self-development journey to overcome your life challenges towards your best self through people's stories and journeys with different pe ...
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Premium Episode: The Silicon Archipelago, The Silicon Archipelago Germany and the Rise of Socialist Nationalism Budget Beatdown, Turning Turk
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As Pavel Durov remains in French hands, we’re wondering whether Europe can finally develop its own Silicon Valley simply by mass detention of top entrepreneurial talent. Or whether perhaps this is the desperate last whelp of a society increasingly bypassed by the global tech economy. Meanwhile, in Germany, the story of the day is that the AfD have …
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U.S. firms like Nvidia get the attention. But what's China doing in AI?
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NATO's New Secretary General, The Youth In Asia, The Weeks Of The Jackal
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There’s a changing of the guard at NATO. Down comes the regimental banner of Jens Stoltenberg. Eyes right, salute, the former Dutch PM Mark Rutte. Some say the Treaty Organisation has never been more relevant. But is that a bit like the man who jumps from the 23rd floor still looking very well as he passes the 3rd floor? Meanwhile, a new OBR foreca…
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In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore the complexities surrounding fracking, China's economic growth and challenges, and tackle a controversy in Springfield involving false claims about Haitian immigrants and the larger implications for U.S. immigration policy. -- 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Net…
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Are hydrogen planes the future? Behind one man’s mission to change the way we fly
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At what age should kids be allowed smartphones? The debate is raging
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As an increasing number of parents become concerned about the negative effects of social media and smartphones, the debate is raging over when kids should be allowed to have a device. Joe Ryrie, the co-founder of Smartphone Free Childhood, a movement that began over WhatsApp, discusses the topic with CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal. See Privacy…
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Preparing for a Second China Shock and Bad Economists with Brad DeLong
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In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Brad DeLong tackle pressing topics such as the potential for a 'China Shock 2', the effectiveness of missile defense systems, and the shifting role of economists since the Great Recession. They also explore the nuances of economic theory, policy implementation, and real-world outcomes, particularly in a fast-paced…
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Special Episode: Super Mario Is Draghi Draghi Draghi
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Touted in Eurocrat circles as a document that can square the circles and circle the wagons. Praised to the hilt by the Commission, hotly anticipated by industry, to some this is Europe's last best attempt to recant and repent before it is zapped by Asian competition and the ongoing energy drought. This week, we've cleared the decks to rake over the…
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The Global Month Ahead: The new European Commission, UK party conferences, Germany's regional elections, United Nations General Assembly Week
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This month, in our 'Back to school' edition, Isabelle Trick is joined by Global Counsel colleagues across our offices to discuss the new European Commission, UK party conference season, Germany's regional elections, and the United Nations General Assembly week. Tom White, our Europe Director explores the formation of the new European Commission, th…
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The New Axis, Neoliberalism, and Germany [Mailbag]
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In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg summon their next dream guest and tackle some listener questions, including the role of economists in predicting outcomes, China's industrial strategy, the new axis, the state of Germany and Britain, and the legacy of neoliberalism. -- 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Ne…
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Special Episode: Thomas Fazi on the ECB, Pavel Durov, and America's End of Empire Moment
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Thomas Fazi has been watching the EU implode for over a decade. He's widely known as a contributor to UnHerd and Compact, and for his 2014 book: Battle For Europe: How An Elite Hijacked A Continent. His work on the corruption of European institutions stretches back to the 2011 Sovereign Debt Crisis. Multipolarity has been consistently arguing that …
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on AI's Moat, Risk, and SB 1047
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This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg are joined by Dario Amodei, CEO and Co-founder of Anthropic. Dario talks about the economics of AI development, the comparative advantage of AI companies like Anthropic, AI safety, and his stance on California's SB 1047 bill. They also discuss the impacts of AI on global power dynamics, competition between t…
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Kamala Chameleon, Biden’s Building Binge, Another BRIC in the Wall
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As Ukraine punches into Kursk, and the world asks whether this is this more Kaiserschlacht, or more Ardennes Offensive, cooler heads are focused on the bigger picture. Word is Kamala Harris is going to sack Jake Sullivan. Given that Trump would have sacked him anyway, we’re now into a world where the pro-Ukraine top team is, fait accompli, gone. Wh…
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Kamala/Trump Policy Discussion: Housing, Immigration, Tariffs
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In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore the the policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, complexities of housing affordability and wealth storage, challenges in immigration policies, and critique the effectiveness of tariffs. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com…
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Pro video gaming: How eSports is taking off with big dollars behind it
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The first Esports World Cup took place in Saudi Arabia in 2024 as the industry looks to take professional gaming mainstream. With eSports becoming more professional and prize pools increasing, there is hope from insiders that the world of video games will be more widely accepted as a sport. Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup, joins CNBC's …
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Once Shy Twice Bitten, Domino Theory Revisited, The Ascent of Musk
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Kamala Harris is ahead in six key swing states - according to several major polls. All of which are categorically wrong. Could the ghost of the Shy Trumper be about to smite the Dems for the third election running? And why are the usual media suspects pretending it isn’t a thing, never has been, never could be? Meanwhile, in Malaysia and Indonesia,…
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This week on Econ 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the differentiation between technology and 'tech' as an investment category, the future of AI, potential profitability of AI companies, and the challenges faced by VC investors in the AI space. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.type…
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Apple didn’t mention China in its big AI launch. Why?
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Apple is gearing up for the launch of Apple Intelligence, its AI suite of products that it wants to roll out across its devices, including the iPhone. But absent from the announcement was mention of China, one of Apple’s biggest markets. CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty discuss some of the biggest challenges Apple faces in China, when it comes t…
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Premium Episode: The Japanese Stock Market Crash, Captain AnCap & The Legend Of El Dorado, The British Race Riots
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The bears are coming. As Japan posts the biggest one day stock market losses since Black Monday, we’re asking whether this dip is a passing blip – or the big ka-blam? Meanwhile, Argentina’s reserves include almost two million ounces of gold, valued at $4.5 billion. But lately, there’s a question that’s on everybody’s lips: where is it? The gold see…
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Explaining Kamala’s VP Pick, the US Economy, Venezuela’s Fall and China’s Rise
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This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the implications of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' VP pick, the stock market chaos of Monday August 5th, the state of the U.S. economy, the economic collapse of Venezuela, and the growth of East Asian countries. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.ty…
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Japan's quest for the most powerful microchip leads semiconductor revival
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Back in the 1980s, Japan occupied more than half of the global semiconductor market. Since then, however, other countries have led the way, as they scramble to secure their chip supply chains. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty are joined by Fei Xue, senior analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit, to discuss how Japan's government are planning …
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Special Edition: Gladden Pappin on Orbán's Big Speech
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Last weekend, Viktor Orbán travelled to the town of Băile Tușnad, deep in the Transylvanian mountains of Romania, to attend a 'music and ideas' festival. He was on the bill. Amongst the ethnically-Hungarian diaspora who live in the region, Orbán is a regular visitor. In fact, the Tusványos festival was started by Fidesz back when the party was effe…
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AI, Software, and White-Collar Jobs
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In today's episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg tackle pressing listener questions focused on the economic impact of AI, software, immigration, and more. They also cover the potential for economic development in poor countries and the evolving nature of industrial policy in the US and China. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turp…
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Samsung bets on the Galaxy Ring and AI as its next big thing
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Samsung recently revealed the Galaxy Ring, its first foray into the smart ring category of products. The South Korean tech giant is also betting artificial intelligence alongside its huge suite of products from smartphones to smartwaches, will keep users locked into its world of products. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal are joined by Ben Wood f…
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