Best Geopolitical Economy Report Podcasts (2025)

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US influence in Latin America grows: Nazi-tied, pro-Israel, anti-China candidate wins Chile election 37:46

2h ago37:46

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The winner of Chile's presidential election, José Antonio Kast, is the son of a German Nazi official. He is a US-backed far-right extremist who loves Donald Trump, Israel, and fascist former dictator August Pinochet. He is also very anti-China, and will assist in Washington's attempt to impose its imperialist Monroe Doctrine. Ben Norton explains.VI…

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Attacks Indicate Loss Of Control, Never Interfere With An Enemy…., Be Prepared – Ep. 3796 1:34:49

14h ago1:34:49

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What Does The [DS] Do When Bad New Is About To Break? White Hats Are In Control – Ep. 3795 1:36:49

1d ago1:36:49

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Andy Schoonover – Scam Is Over, The Old Health Care System Is Being Replaced With The New 41:53

1h ago41:53

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Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a healthcare solution revolutionizing how Americans pay for medical care by replacing traditional insurance with a community-funded model. Andy previously served as CEO of VRI, a healthcare technology company he helped grow fourfold. Inspired by a personal experience with a denied medical bill …

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[DS] Will Intensify Attacks, Trump Initiates Cyber Attack Strategy, Leverage, Control – Ep. 3794 1:33:45

3d ago1:33:45

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UNBOXING’s End-of-Semester Wrap Up 59:40

5h ago59:40

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UNBOXING's end-of-semester wrap: finals, feedback & feels. PLUS: Pwns, owns & holiday vibes! -- Never miss an update and listen to your favorite UNBOXING episodes wherever you get your podcasts: ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple⁠ For the true fans, subscribe to our newsletter for weekly email updates and more!…

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[DS] Division Push Is Crumbling,Trump Sets The Midterm Direction,People Have The Power – Ep. 3793 1:59:00

1d ago1:59:00

1:59:00

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Scaling in the AI Era with PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada 47:07

16h ago47:07

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Jennifer Tejada is CEO of PagerDuty, a public company serving 30,000+ customers worldwide. She joined Village Global GP Ben Casnocha for a masterclass on scaling in the AI era, followed by live feedback sessions with four founders building AI-native companies. Takeaways: Enterprise sentiment has shifted from “fear of missing out” to “fear of gettin…

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What is Socialism with Chinese Characteristics? This is how China's economic model works 1:10:04

4h ago1:10:04

1:10:04

How does China's economic model work? Political economist Ben Norton explains the ideas behind Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, discussing China's socialist market economy, historical development, reform process, poverty reduction, industrial policy, and more.VIDEO with charts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E89qUXTX-kTopics0:00 Intro…

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The ins and outs of sustainable supply chains 1:17:21

5d ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Contributor(s): Professor Rocco Macchiavello | Join Rocco Macchiavello in his inaugural lecture as he explores the economics of sustainable supply chains.Presenting insights from over a decade of research, Professor Macchiavello will examine how companies can organise supply chains that are sustainable and resilient, creating value for stakeholders…

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Guest Host Iza Ding with Deborah Seligsohn: Inside COP30 in Belem, Brazil, and China's Climate Leadership 2:05:54

6d ago2:05:54

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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to have Iza Ding as guest host. Iza is a professor of political science at Northwestern University and a good friend whose work on Chinese governance I greatly admire. She's joined by Deborah Seligsohn, who has been a favorite guest on this show many times. Deb is an associate professor of political science at Vil…

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[DS] Wants War, Trump Wants Elections In Ukraine, SC Destroys The [DS] Power Structure – Ep. 3792 1:27:25

2d ago1:27:25

1:27:25

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Currency crossroads: The dollar, the Euro, and the future of global power 36:30

6d ago36:30

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As global monetary dynamics shift, the challenge for business leaders is no longer just about managing exchange rates but about strategy, resilience, and long-term competitiveness. Hélène Rey, Lord Bagri Professor of Economics at London Business School, joins Sergei Guriev, Professor of Economics and Dean of London Business School, to explore how t…

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Common law: a better foundation for Liberalism 1:30:25

2d ago1:30:25

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Contributor(s): Professor John Hasnas | In conventional political philosophy, law is understood as consciously created rules that are a necessary mechanism for regulating the excesses of the free market. Although coercive in nature, law is seen as a necessary defence against anarchy. But is the situation that simple?In his examination of the purpos…

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[DS] Division Agenda Confirmed, Trump Sets Plan In Motion To Take Back America – Ep. 3791 1:46:25

1d ago1:46:25

1:46:25

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Women in economics: progress, challenges and perspectives 1:23:55

1d ago1:23:55

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Contributor(s): Janet Henry, Clare Lombardelli, Professor Almudena Sevilla | Despite decades of progress, women remain underrepresented in the field of economics. This event explores the gender disparities in the discipline and what this means for economics and society.Our speakers share research on women in economics, insights from their own exper…

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TW002: Conflicts, Vietnam’s Pivot, Smart Authoritarianism, and London’s Pressure Point: Weekly Review 4:21

1d ago4:21

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🎙️ Threatscape Weekly – Episode Description (Dec 7, 2025) Conflicts are multiplying, alliances are shifting, and innovation is reshaping the balance of power. The world isn’t slowing down, and neither should your understanding of it. In this week’s Threatscape Weekly, Winn Trivette II unpacks the headlines that matter most: Armed Conflict Survey 20…

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This is the US empire's new strategy for global dominance 1:09:03

2d ago1:09:03

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The Donald Trump administration revealed the US empire's new plan for global dominance in the 2025 National Security Strategy. The goal is to impose hegemony in the Western Hemisphere, reviving the colonial Monroe Doctrine, to move supply chains out of Asia and bring manufacturing into Latin America via "nearshoring", in order to economically decou…

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Monroe Doctrine Has Been Resurrected, Countries Are On Notice, End Of The Old Guard – Ep. 3790 1:30:22

2d ago1:30:22

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From Rockstar Chaos to the Game Awards Canon 59:19

1h ago59:19

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GTA VI delayed (yet again) & union-busting allegations at Rockstar? PLUS: Our thoughts on the Game Awards preview. -- Never miss an update and listen to your favorite UNBOXING episodes wherever you get your podcasts - ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple⁠ For the true fans, subscribe to our newsletter for weekly email updates and more!…

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Ukraine’s Oil Strikes Hit Russia’s War Economy 2:13

8d ago2:13

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Ukraine has escalated its campaign against Russia’s energy infrastructure, striking oil facilities that underpin Moscow’s war economy. These attacks are designed to degrade Russia’s revenue streams, disrupt logistics, and weaken the Kremlin’s ability to sustain prolonged military operations. Listen on for more about the effects of Ukraine's targeti…

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J6 Pipe Bomber Arrested, Do You See What The FBI Is Doing? Trump Is Curing America – Ep. 3789 1:37:29

12d ago1:37:29

1:37:29

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Fed Decision Pressure: Flying Blind on Old and Missing Data 45:21

8d ago45:21

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In Episode 50 of The Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs dig into one of the most unusual policy setups of the year as the Federal Reserve prepares to make a major rate decision while relying on delayed, outdated, and incomplete data. With the October jobs report missing, November’s report pushed back nearly two weeks, and consumer confi…

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Report: China's Centralization Spurs Innovation, Tilts Military Balance 3:17

12d ago3:17

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According to an article by Professor Jennifer Lind at Dartmouth College, China’s governance model of “smart authoritarianism” blends tight political control with inclusive economic policies to accelerate innovation. Inspired partly by Singapore’s experience, the CCP adapted authoritarian tools for a globalized information age. Get your full geopoli…

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Economic impacts and legacies of British rule in India 1:27:02

6d ago1:27:02

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Contributor(s): Professor Bishnupriya Gupta | In her latest book An Economic History of India: Growth, income and inequalities from the Mughals to the 21st century, Bishnupriya Gupta builds a new framework for understanding the economic impacts and legacies of British Rule, which she will discuss in this public event.Using concepts and theories fro…

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[DS] Pushing War With Russia, Trump Voids Biden/Obama Agenda, It’s Like It Never Existed – Ep. 3788 1:46:26

7d ago1:46:26

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Murder House: Zhong Na on the Silicon Valley Tragedy That Exposed the Cracks in China's Meritocracy 49:58

13d ago49:58

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This week on Sinica, I speak with Zhong Na, a novelist and essayist whose new piece, "Murder House," appears in the inaugural issue of Equator — a striking new magazine devoted to longform writing that crosses borders, disciplines, and cultures. In January 2024, a young couple, both Tsinghua-educated Google engineers living in a $2.5 million Silico…

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Trump frees one of world's worst drug traffickers - while meddling in foreign elections 25:06

10d ago25:06

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Donald Trump pardoned and freed from prison one of the world's worst drug dealers, the former dictator of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández (JOH), who was convicted of trafficking 400 tons of cocaine and machine guns into the US. Ben Norton explains how the United States has meddled in Honduran elections, backed fraud, and supported a military coup.…

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SIPRI: Arms Producers Surge as States Rush to Modernize 2:47

13d ago2:47

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The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reported that the world’s top 100 arms producers saw combined revenues surge in 2025 as states accelerated modernization and expanded arsenals. The surge reflects heightened geopolitical tensions, with NATO members boosting procurement in response to Russia’s war economy, while Asian stat…

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Trump Is In the Process Of Freeing The World From The [DS] Grip, Liberation Day Is Approaching – Ep. 3787 1:29:38

2d ago1:29:38

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From Reactive to Proactive: Hanoi’s Diplomatic Pivot 3:19

14d ago3:19

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we unpack Vietnam’s bold strategic pivot. Ahead of its 14th National Congress, the Communist Party of Vietnam has elevated foreign affairs to a “core, frequent” mission—placing diplomacy on par with defense and internal security. This is more than bureaucratic language. It signals Hanoi’s intent to move from…

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Why I am an anarchist: insights into British anarchist thought and politics 1:24:57

11d ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Contributor(s): Dr Sophie Scott-Brown | Anarchism has had a more powerful impact on political life than most people realise. What are the roots of this radical tradition? How has it had this impact? And what is the contemporary case for embracing it?By Dr Sophie Scott-Brown

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We Have One Chance To Eliminate The [DS],It Must Be Done Right,Pieces Are Coming Together – Ep. 3786 1:42:28

15d ago1:42:28

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135 Conflicts and Counting: Inside the Armed Conflict Survey 2025 3:06

8d ago3:06

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we unpack the launch of the Armed Conflict Survey 2025. The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports 135 active conflicts worldwide — one of the highest totals in three decades — with the average conflict lasting 30 years. Fatalities surged 20 percent year on year, claiming nearly 240,000 lives …

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Russia’s armed icebreaker raises Arctic security stakes 2:29

4d ago2:29

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we examine Russia’s commissioning of the Ivan Papanin — the first of a new class of combat icebreakers. Unlike traditional scientific vessels, the Papanin is armed with naval guns, missile positions, advanced radar, and a helipad for anti‑submarine operations. Analysts warn that this marks a deliberate shift…

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Should the UK have a wealth tax? The Wealth Tax Commission five years on 1:28:26

12d ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Contributor(s): Professor Arun Advani, Emma Chamberlain, Dr Andy Summers | In 2020, the Wealth Tax Commission brought together world-leading academics, policymakers and tax practitioners to ‘think big’ about tax policy. Published in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the public finance crisis it triggered, the Commission examined the viability o…

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TW001: Ports, Sushi, Hybrid War, and Icebreakers: How States Weaponize the Global System 4:44

16d ago4:44

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This Threatscape Weekly unpacks why six “disconnected” headlines all point to the same pattern: states turning critical systems into tools of power. Ports, sushi, icebreakers, and cables aren’t random headlines—they’re the operating system of global power. This Threatscape Weekly links China’s refusal to loosen its grip on Greece’s Piraeus Port, Ta…

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Trump Is Dismantling The [DS] WW, Trump Is Setting The Stage To Bring The [DS] To Justice – Ep. 3785 1:34:30

5d ago1:34:30

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U.S. officials downplay recession risk, while analysts see a possible 2026 reacceleration. 2:11

5d ago2:11

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we examine the divergence between official optimism and market caution in the U.S. economy. Treasury signals confidence that recession risk is low, while independent analyses point to a possible 2026 reacceleration. Yet the Federal Reserve remains uneasy, citing unusual trends in inflation, labor markets, an…

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Italy Flags Intensified Russian Hybrid Operations 1:56

13d ago1:56

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we examine Italy’s warning on intensified Russian hybrid operations. Coordinated influence campaigns, probing of industrial control systems, and proxy actors amplifying narratives are all part of a strategy designed to destabilize without firing a shot. This broadens the threat surface far beyond kinetic fro…

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Sushi just became a geopolitical weapon. 1:35

13d ago1:35

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we unpack how sushi became a geopolitical signal. Hours after Beijing banned Japanese seafood, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching‑te posted sushi photos — a subtle but deliberate act of alliance signaling. This is soft power in motion. From seafood bans to cultural blackouts, China is flexing economic coercion, wh…

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Beijing just drew a red line in the Mediterranean. 1:26

6d ago1:26

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we examine Beijing’s red line in the Mediterranean. China refuses to sell its controlling stake in Greece’s Piraeus Port despite U.S. diplomatic pressure — turning infrastructure into strategy. COSCO’s 67% stake, acquired during Greece’s debt crisis, is now a geopolitical flashpoint. As Washington expands it…

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Hyperwarfare Is No Longer Hypothetical 1:24

6d ago1:24

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we examine why hyperwarfare is no longer hypothetical. Military strategists warn that autonomous weapons are bypassing human oversight, with Israel’s Lavender AI cited as a precedent for rapid, lethal targeting without pause. Autonomous systems are now capable of initiating lethal force without human review,…

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Palantir executives sell their shares as the stock crashes - but they smear critics as 'crazy' 23:00

13d ago23:00

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The most overvalued stock on Earth may be that of Palantir, the corporate Big Brother that is getting huge contracts from the Trump administration and helps the US government wage war and carry out mass surveillance. Executives have been selling billions of dollars worth of shares, yet CEO Alex Karp attacks short-sellers like "Big Short" investor M…

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AI Cyberattack Breaks the Human Barrier 1:25

7d ago1:25

1:25

In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we examine the world’s first fully autonomous cyberattack. A China‑linked group deployed generative AI to strike European infrastructure — adapting in real time, bypassing defenses, and operating with minimal human input. This marks the first known cyberattack executed without direct human control, rewriting…

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[DS] Begins The Color Revolution, Trump Has Created The Counterinsurgency For This Moment – Ep. 3784 1:14:40

13d ago1:14:40

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US endorses Pacific Triangle to counter China and North Korea 1:12

7d ago1:12

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we examine Washington’s endorsement of a new Pacific Triangle. Linking South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines, the trilateral bloc is designed to counter China’s assertiveness and North Korea’s provocations. At a summit in Manila, defense officials emphasized deeper coordination on maritime security, joint …

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Venezuela’s Post-Maduro Mirage 1:12

7d ago1:12

1:12

In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we examine Venezuela’s post‑Maduro mirage. Removing Nicolás Maduro alone will not deliver stability when entrenched military control, fractured opposition coalitions, and wavering regional support all stand in the way. Analysts warn that even a successful transition could spiral into chaos without a robust, …

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China’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier 1:35

7d ago1:35

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In this episode of Threatscape Briefing, we unpack China’s leap into nuclear carrier capability. Satellite imagery confirms active construction of the Type 004 supercarrier at Jiangnan Shipyard, with reactor covers signaling nuclear propulsion. Unlike conventionally powered carriers, the Type 004 can operate far beyond the first island chain withou…

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Fiscal threats in a changing global financial system 1:03:13

11d ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Contributor(s): Pablo Hernández de Cos | Sovereign debt levels have increased considerably since the Great Financial Crisis, reaching historical post-World War II highs in many advanced economies. This has been accompanied by a growing presence of non-bank financial institutions in sovereign bond markets. This combination generates new financial st…

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