Best Christopher Valentine Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Europe's Auto Industry, with Valentin Mory (Natixis) 24:35

5d ago24:35

24:35

Join us to dive into the challenges and transitions facing Europe’s car industry. Together with Valentin Mory, mobility expert from Natixis, we explore the shifting landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), China's lead in battery technology, and the future of internal combustion engines. Will Europe keep pace with China’s rapid electrification? Can ca…

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Season 14 Episode 14- Joe Posnanski, Marco Messina 1:48:05

6d ago1:48:05

1:48:05

Steve interviews Joe Posnanski (00:14:54) from joeblogs.joeposnanski.com. Joe is back to promote his sixth book to be featured in The Sports-Casters book club. Why We Love Football is the next in a line of books Joe has written dating back to the Baseball 100. Joe talks about making the list, leaving out Tracy Porter's pick-six, Steve Gleason's pun…

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Life Through Numbers: Numerology, Divine Contracts & the Soul's Journey with Rev. Sue Frederick 49:31

11d ago49:31

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Rev. Sue Frederick is an ordained Unity Minister, clairaudient, Soul Regression Therapist, and master numerologist. She channels messages and prayers from the angelic realm and receives wisdom from guides to help people heal grief and find purpose. She uses Sacred Numerology and mystical information in her books and teachings. Rev Sue Frederick is …

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Season 14 Episode 13- Jay Mariotti, Christopher Parker 2:04:50

12d ago2:04:50

2:04:50

Steve interviews Jay Mariotti (00:16:12) from jaymariotti.substack.com. Jay is back on the podcast and of fire after having just returned from a trip to Chicago to watch the pathetic White Sox. Jay goes off on poor ownership in baseball, the Chicago Bears, and the first few weeks of the NFL season. After Steve is fooled by a pinned article, Jay doe…

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Europe's Growth and Productivity Slowdown Since 2009 23:52

12d ago23:52

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Have you ever wondered why Europe's economic growth seems stuck in slow motion? Join us as we explore the mystery of Europe's lagging economic growth. We break down the complex factors at play from sluggish investment to slow productivity growth, discuss the struggle to keep pace with the US tech boom, and Europe's shortcomings in fostering innovat…

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New Insights into the Gains from International Trade, with Andrei Levchenko (University of Michigan) 38:38

20d ago38:38

38:38

Join Dirk Schumacher and Klaus Adam on "The Week That Was in Europe" as they welcome Professor Andrei Levchenko, a leading expert on international trade, to discuss new insights into the gains from international trade, the benefits & drawbacks of tariffs + export subsidies, and international technology transfer. Tune in to "The Week That Was in Eur…

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Crystalline Sound Healing with Jeralyn Glass 54:35

25d ago54:35

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An internationally-acclaimed singer and a pioneering figure in the realm of Sound Healing, Jeralyn Glass is renowned for her groundbreaking work with Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. Starting her career on Broadway, she graced opera and concert stages across the globe before making her mark in the world of holistic healing and music medicine. Uniting…

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Review of the ECB Meeting - September 2024 12:23

26d ago12:23

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We provide our perspective on the ECB’s policy meeting: markets expected the ECB's rate cut, the real focus was on the path for interest rates going forward.By Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher

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24 Inch Podcast 53: vs. Haku, 1988 1:38:23

29d ago1:38:23

1:38:23

On the 53rd episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 8), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the season premier of Saturday Night's Main Event on 10-29-1988. On this night, Hulk Hogan wrestles Haku with the lovely Miss Elizabeth at his side. At the top, it's just Paula and Steve. We learned Paula has started third grade, a…

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Germany's Economy: Stuck in Post-Pandemic Limbo? 15:20

1M ago15:20

15:20

In this week's episode of The Week That Was in Europe, hosts Dirk Schumacher and Klaus Adam return from their summer break to analyze Germany's economic underperformance. Why has Europe’s largest economy stagnated post-pandemic, while its neighbors surge ahead? From sluggish consumer spending to declining investments and rising energy costs, they e…

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Season 14, Episode 12- Nerd Sesh (Carson Breber, Logan Camden) 1:55:23

1M ago1:55:23

1:55:23

Steve interviews Carson Breber and Logan Camden (00:15:02) from Nerd Sesh. The boys join us to talk about meeting at Arizona St, creating content for YouTube, and sports in the 21st century. The guys also explain their love for sports history, appreciating players from all eras, and Carson explains how he became a Bills fan. There is some sports tr…

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Explore the Art and Science of Hand Analysis with Richard Unger 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Richard Unger is the Founder and Director of the International Institute of Hand Analysis and is one of the foremost authorities on hand analysis in the world today. His unique system of Life Purpose Analysis is the culmination of fifty years of intensive research including the reading of over 60,000 pairs of hands. Richard is the author of LifePri…

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Season 14 Episode 11- Stewart Mandel, Aaron Schatz 1:26:22

2M ago1:26:22

1:26:22

Steve interviews Stewart Mandel (00:13:10) from The Athletic. Stewart joins us to preview the 2024 College Football season. Stewart explains what teams are in what conferences, how the new playoff is going to work, and other changes new to college football this season. Mandel also talks about that snake Lincoln Riley and tells us if USC will (they …

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Illuminating Darkness through Shamanism with Sandra Ingerman, MA 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Sandra Ingerman, MA, who is a world-renowned teacher of shamanism and is recognized for bridging ancient cross-cultural healing methods with modern culture. She’s taught for 40 years, including workshops worldwide on shamanic journeying, healing, and reversing environmental pollution using spiritual methods. Sandra is a licensed marriage and family…

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Awakening Through Loss: Spiritual Evolution After Her Brother’s Death with Rebecca Austill-Clausen, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Rebecca Austill-Clausen is an Occupational Therapist, Reiki Master, award-winning author, and inspirational speaker. She has extensive experience in Reiki, after-death communication, shamanism, meditation, sound healing, nature spirits, and automatic writing. Becky had a life changing Shared Death Experience and then a remarkable Spiritual Transfor…

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Season 14 Episode 10- Kostya Kennedy, Giles Richards 2:03:20

2M ago2:03:20

2:03:20

Steve interviews Kostya Kennedy (00:22:32) former senior writer for Sports Illustrated. Kostya joins us to talk about his book, 56: Joe DiMaggio and the Last Magic Number in Sports. Kostya makes his debut to talk about Joe DiMaggio, the Italian-American experience, DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak and his life after baseball. Kostya explains his a…

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S2E13: Religious Trauma, Healing Communities, & Saying Hello to Deconstruction — with Maggie Harrigan 1:19:21

2M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Maggie Harrigan, host of the podcast Hello Deconstructionists and creator behind the Instagram account of the same name joins Nate and Gail for a fun conversation about healing from religious trauma, deconstruction, and the power of storytelling in building community after leaving evangelicalism. TRIGGER WARNING: there are a ton of references to co…

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24 Inch Podcast 52: vs. MachoMan/Adrian Adonis, 1986 1:39:12

3M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

On the 52nd episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 7), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the WWF house show at the Boston Garden from 08-09-1986. On this night, Hulk Hogan tags with George "the Animal" Steele to take on the Macho Man Randy Savage and Adrian Adonis. At the top, Dave, Paula and Steve are all together for…

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The French Elections Unpacked, with Hadrien Camatte (Natixis) 28:31

3M ago28:31

28:31

Today, we dive into the aftermath of the French parliamentary elections – a pivotal event that has captured the attention of financial markets and the broader public across Europe. To help us navigate the complexities of the outcome and the future implications, we have a special guest, Hadrien Camatte. Hadrien is an expert on the French economy at …

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Animal Whisperer: Unlocking Animal Communication with Penelope Smith 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Communicating with animals telepathically throughout her life, Penelope Smith discovered in 1971 that animals could be relieved of emotional traumas and other problems through the same counseling techniques that helped humans. Her visionary work as a pioneer teacher of interspecies telepathic communication since the 1970s has helped launch the care…

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The Impact of AI on Finance & Central Banks, with Hyun Shin (BIS) 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

We dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the financial sector and central banks. AI's rapid advancements and diverse applications are creating a veritable AI bonanza, reshaping the economy and financial systems globally. Join us as we explore these changes with Hyun Shin from the Bank for International Sett…

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Euro Area Inflation Expectations, with Ricardo Reis (London School of Economics) 33:35

4M ago33:35

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In today's epsiode, we dive deep into the economic dynamics shaping the Eurozone focusing on a critical issue: inflation expectations. We uncover what financial markets can reveal about the of future inflation and also discuss evidence coming from investor and household surveys. We're thrilled to have Ricardo Reis join us today. Ricardo is the A.W.…

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Sudden Cardiac Death to Afterlife: Philip Hasheider's Extraordinary 6 Minutes in Eternity 1:00:32

4M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Philip is a farmer, writer and local historian. He’s the author of 30 books on farming, local history and family stories. His essays have appeared in the Wisconsin Academy of Review, The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, Sickle & Sheaf, Seasons on the Farm, Old Sauk Trails, My First Tractor: Stories of Farmers and Their First Love, and The Co…

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The Return of the State in International Lending, with Christoph Trebesch (Kiel Institute) 29:22

4M ago29:22

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In today's episode we dive into the complex world of state-based international lending. Recent years have seen a resurgence in cross-border state lending, highlighted by the significant financial support Ukraine has received from Western countries and China's growing role as a global lender. Additionally, central bank swap lines have become a commo…

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Decoding the European Election Results, with Sophia Russack (CEPS) 24:58

4M ago24:58

24:58

Join us today as we delve into the results of the European elections and their far-reaching consequences. We have the pleasure of speaking with Sophia Russack from the Centre of European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels. Sophia is an expert in European politics and policy making, making her the perfect guest to shed light on the European election …

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Season 14 Episode 9- Andy Martino, Andy McCullough 1:52:03

4M ago1:52:03

1:52:03

Steve interviews Andy Martino (00:12:40) from SNY. Andy joins us to talk about his new book, The Yankee Way. Andy explains why he wrote the book, answers if he thinks it's a Brian Cashman book, and discusses the long history of Yankee superstars. Andy also talks about the future for Aaron Boone and Cashman, explains why he thinks they haven't won s…

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Summer Solstice: Shamanic Wisdom with Itzhak Beery 53:06

4M ago53:06

53:06

Itzhak Beery is a leading shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist, and author of three Amazon bestsellers books. He received 'Ambassador for Peace Award’ from The Universal Peace Federation and the UN. Since 1995, he bridges the spiritual and practical wisdom his indigenous and Western teachers entrusted in him with a powerful contemp…

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Review of the ECB Meeting: June 2024 10:48

4M ago10:48

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The ECB has cut rates by 0.25% in its June meeting for the first time in many years. This happened despite forecasts of inflation having been revised slightly upwards. We review the reasoning behing this decision and the outlook for rates going forward.By Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher

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24 Inch Podcast 51: vs. Greg Valentine, 1984 2:07:50

4M ago2:07:50

2:07:50

On the 51st episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 6), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into the WWF house show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia from 08-04-1984. On this night, Hulk Hogan defends the WWF title against Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. At the top, Paula joins us to get the show moving. Paula discusses her upcomin…

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Europe's Single Market Under Stress – with Roman Arjona (European Commission) 37:36

4M ago37:36

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Join us for an insightful discussion with Roman Arjona, Chief Economist at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. We'll delve into the current state and future of Europe's Single Market, exploring how it compares to the US and the challenges it faces in a changing global trade landsca…

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S2E12: The Incarceration of Japanese America — with Scott Okamoto 1:59:46

4M ago1:59:46

1:59:46

To wrap up AAPI History Month, friend of the show Scott Okamoto joins Gail and Nate to share about his family's history during the years that Japanese Americans were incarcerated in concentration camps in the western part of the US and Canada. Also, as one of the hosts of the podcast Asians in Baseball, Scott needed to be tested on his knowledge of…

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Healing Masculinity in a Changing World with Dr. Gary Barker 51:03

5M ago51:03

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Gary Barker, PhD, has been a global voice in engaging men and boys in advancing gender equality, gender justice and positive masculinities for three decades. He is the CEO and co-founder of Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice (formerly Promundo-US), a major contributor to international activism on male allyship in gender equality.…

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The ECB Rate Outlook for June & Beyond 16:56

5M ago16:56

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Join us as we discuss the outlook for ECB policy rates for the upcoming June policy meeting and thereafter. We put perspective on recent Euro Area growth numbers, consumer spending dynamics, and the inflation outlook. While a June rate cut looks likely, uncertainty about policy rates beyond June appears substantial. Currently available data suggest…

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24 Inch Podcast 50: vs. Hercules, 1986 1:56:33

5M ago1:56:33

1:56:33

On the 50th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 5), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into Saturday Night's Main Event from 11-28-1986. On this night, Hulk Hogan defends the WWF title against Hercules. At the top, Paula is back. Paula explains why she missed the last show, talks about her dance recital, and has a few ema…

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Unlocking Your Life's Potential Through Astrology with Christopher Witecki 1:06:07

5M ago1:06:07

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Christopher Witecki is an astrologer and spiritual life coach who has served the public for over 17 years, guiding them with his wisdom of astrology. Christopher is the host of his YouTube Channel Sirius JoY, where he hosts his weekly series Namaste Today. Christopher pioneered a new arm of astrological study he coins “step astrology” where he comb…

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Fiscal Policy Challenges in Germany - with Thiess Buettner 32:09

5M ago32:09

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Join our interesting discussion with Prof. Thiess Buettner, Chairman of the Independent Advisory Board of the German Stability Council, about fiscal policy challenges in Germany.By Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher

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Risks of a High Debt and High Interest Rate World - with Vitor Gaspar (IMF) 36:02

5M ago36:02

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Countries across Europe and the United States have witnessed a significant surge in government debt and interest rates in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Join us as we engage in a conversation with Vítor Gaspar, Director of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department, about possible stability risks confronting government finances and the need to ma…

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Season 14 Episode 8- Field Yates, Jay Mariotti 1:31:39

5M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

Steve interviews Field Yates (00:11:52) from ESPN. Field is fresh off covering the draft in Detroit and has opinions on the Atlanta Falcons strange pick, the Buffalo Bills trading with the Kansas City Chiefs, and the New Orleans Saints pick of Spencer Rattler. Also, Field talks about how the first round of the draft was chalky and void of surprises…

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Season 14 Episode 7- Brad Balukjian, Al Strachan (FEB 2023) 1:57:37

5M ago1:57:37

1:57:37

Steve interviews Brad Balukjian (00:16:38) the author of a new book called, The Six Pack. Brad joins us and talks about the origins of his new book and his time working with The Iron Sheik. Brad talks about the Sheik on Howard Stern, discusses his demons, and explains why his book with Sheik was never finished. Brad also talks about his life as a w…

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Ushering Souls to the Afterlife with Father Nathan Castle, O.P. 1:00:12

5M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Father Nathan Castle, O.P., is from Groves, Texas. Father Nathan received MA and MDiv degrees from the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. He served in campus ministries at the University of California Riverside, Arizona State University, and Stanford and is currently in residence a…

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The Neutral Interest Rate: A Moving Target 18:31

6M ago18:31

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The neutral rate is relevant for understaning the stance of monetary policy and for the fiscal outlook, as it determines the financing conditions for government debt. We explain how the neutral rate is defined, discuss its economic determinants and provide estimates of how it has changed since the pre-pandemic period. Increased government debt supp…

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24 Inch Podcast 49: Wrestlemania VII 2:20:11

6M ago2:20:11

2:20:11

On the 49th episode of the 24 Inch Podcast (Season 4 Episode 4), Steve Bennett and Dave Rowlands take a deep dive into WrestleMania VII. On this night, Hulk Hogan challenges SGT. Slaughter for the WWF Heavyweight Championship.At the top, Steve explains he was sick and is late putting this up. After the break, Steve brings on Dave and welcomes him t…

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Dark Clouds Over Euro Area Fiscal Policy 22:20

6M ago22:20

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We review the fiscal position of France, Germany, Italy and Spain, discuss the need for consolidation and how it could be implemented with minimal harm to output.By Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher

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The Power of Sacred Geometry with Gregory and Gail Hoag 1:05:30

6M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Gregory and Gail Hoag are leaders in the world of Sacred Geometry. They are best-selling authors of Sacred Geometry: The Universal Language of Divine Alignment. With over four decades of dedicated expertise in the realm of Sacred Geometry, they have pioneered groundbreaking technologies and new discoveries that have transformed the lives of tens of…

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Review of the ECB Meeting: April 2024 12:14

6M ago12:14

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Provided wage growth moderates and inflation develops as expected, the ECB will start cutting interest rates in June. We discuss the uncertainties around this outlook and recent headwinds on the inflation front.By Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher

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Quantum Spirituality with Peter Canova 52:04

6M ago52:04

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Peter Canova is a highly successful, multi-lingual, international businessman who, after a series of life-changing spiritual experiences, began studying and writing on spirituality and consciousness. In his book Quantum Spirituality, the renowned linguist, historian, and spiritual philosopher elucidates the profound and astonishing alignment betwee…

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The EU’s Disastrous Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), with Harald Fadinger 38:22

7M ago38:22

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We discuss with Prof. Harald Fadinger (University of Mannheim) how the EU taxes the carbon content of imported goods via its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). We critically review the effectivenes of CBAM to prevent "carbon leakage", i.e., the international reallocation of production to locations with low carbon prices, and its effect on t…

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Season 14 Episode 6- Stephen J. Nesbitt, Keith O'Brien, Keith Baker 2:30:13

7M ago2:30:13

2:30:13

Steve interviews Stephen J. Nesbitt (00:11:48) from The Athletic. Stephen is making his debut on the podcast, joining us to preview the Major League Baseball Season. Stephen explains his recent column that ranks all of the baseball teams from 1995-2023 and his column that details each fan base's optimism for the upcoming season. Stephen also talks …

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Understanding Postpartum Health with Dr. Emilie Wilson 30:36

7M ago30:36

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Dr. Emilie Clasgens Wilson got her Naturopathic Doctorate and Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine in Seattle, WA. Her professional career includes specialties in mental health, psycho-neuro-endocrinology, and helping women lose weight and balance their hormones naturally. She’s fascinated by the intersection of science and spirit…

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Overcoming Weak Growth in Germany, with Veronika Grimm 42:19

7M ago42:19

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We discuss with Veronika Grimm (German Council of Economic Experts) about lifting Germany's long-run growth potential. We focus on measures that increase labor supply, human capital formation and the role of long-run electricity prices.By Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher

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