Best Red Wall Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Prithwiraj Choudhury, "The World Is Your Office: How Work from Anywhere Boosts Talent, Productivity, and Innovation" (Harvard Business Review Press, 2025) 1:00:00

1d ago1:00:00

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As the debate around remote versus in-office work rages on, leaders in a wide range of industries continue to implement radically flexible work practices. Though there has been some pushback, many employers are still allowing most, if not all, of their employees to work from anywhere. The reason is that they understand that geographic flexibility o…

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Atinuke O. Adediran, "Disclosureland: How Corporate Words Constrain Racial Progress" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 33:46

1d ago33:46

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The 2020 murder of George Floyd sparked mass protests that challenged many institutions, including large for-profit companies, to reflect on how to address racial inequality. Large corporations began making systematic public statements to show alignment with causes that impact people of color. These statements were also used to protect corporate re…

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What happens when walls go up in a connected world? 17:39

3d ago17:39

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Global supply chains have become the invisible architecture supporting our modern world, seamlessly connecting resources, manufacturers, and consumers across continents. Yet as trade tensions rise and tariffs become political weapons, this delicate ecosystem faces unprecedented challenges. We take you behind the scenes of three everyday products to…

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Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change 1:05:44

9d ago1:05:44

1:05:44

In our fast-changing world, leaders are increasingly confronted by messy, multifaceted challenges that require collaboration to resolve. But the standard methods for tackling these challenges—meetings packed with data-drenched presentations or brainstorming sessions that circle back to nowhere—just don’t deliver. Great strategic conversations gener…

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Charles A. O'Reilly, III and Michael L. Tushman, "Lead and Disrupt: How to Solve the Innovator's Dilemma, Second Edition" (Stanford Business Books, 2021) 1:06:23

11d ago1:06:23

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Lead and Disrupt: How to Solve the Innovator's Dilemma Second Edition 2nd Edition by Charles A. O’Reilly III and Michael L. Tushman The second edition of this classic analyzes why mature organizations find it so difficult to innovate. This question has become ever more important as organizations face continuous disruptive changes. O’Reilly and Tush…

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Heuristics in Action: When Experience Meets Decision-Making 21:37

11d ago21:37

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Ever relied on a mental shortcut only to stumble because it wasn't quite right for the situation? That's precisely what we dive into in this episode about heuristics—those mental rules of thumb that help us navigate complex decisions in supply chain management. The 80-20 rule, ABC inventory classification, recent supplier performance—these are just…

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The Pulse: Trump-Musk Bromance Shatters, Tariff Uncertainty And Global Trade Shrinkng 22:25

12d ago22:25

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The fallout between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has sent Tesla shares tumbling, while global trade tensions escalate with doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. • Trump-Musk relationship deteriorates after disagreement over budget bill • Tesla shares down 14% this week, 37% since December • Trump doubles steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% • E…

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Corporate Memory, Curated 1:08:00

16d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Stephen Chambers of the historical consulting firm The Winthrop Group earned his BA, MA, and PhD in history. Throughout graduate school, he pursued interests in applied history—often doing the opposite (his words!) of what he was supposed to be doing as a future academic. He also wrote historical fiction and science fiction as a way to reflect on t…

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Red Tape: The Hidden Cost in Supply Chains 25:20

16d ago25:20

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Red tape isn't just an administrative nuisance—it's a critical cost factor that's reshaping global supply chains. When governments introduce regulations that create friction, the consequences ripple through entire industries, affecting businesses and consumers alike. Brexit offers a powerful case study of regulatory impact on supply chains. Seven y…

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Court Battles, Chip Giants, and Supply Chain Chaos Define the Week 24:56

18d ago24:56

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Trade wars, court battles, and corporate upheaval dominate this week's global supply chain landscape as businesses navigate unprecedented volatility. At the center of it all: Donald Trump's controversial tariff regime faces significant legal challenges that could reshape international commerce. The Federal Court of International Trade delivered a b…

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Amit Ron and Abraham A. Singer, "Everyone's Business: What Companies Owe Society" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 54:35

20d ago54:35

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The ethics of the company in a highly politicized time. Businesses are increasingly social actors. They fund political campaigns, take stances on social issues, and wave the flags of identity groups. As a highly polarized public demands political alignment from the businesses where they spend their money, what's a company to do? Everyone's Business…

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John Horn, "Inside the Competitor's Mindset: How to Predict Their Next Move and Position Yourself for Success" (MIT Press, 2023) 1:45:13

21d ago1:45:13

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Inside the Competitor's Mindset: How to Predict Their Next Move and Position Yourself for Success (MIT Press, 2023) offers a roadmap to help leaders predict, understand, and react to their competitors’ moves. It is a valuable tool to help companies stay ahead of their competitors when the competition is intensifying. To make the right choice when a…

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Supply Chain Strategies That Work When Global Politics Don't 18:16

24d ago18:16

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Global trade is facing unprecedented disruption from tariff wars and geopolitical conflicts, forcing businesses to radically rethink their supply chain strategies for survival and competitive advantage. Companies are implementing innovative approaches to build resilience against unpredictable trade policies and regional conflicts that threaten busi…

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Gennifer Weisenfeld, "The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern Japan" (Duke UP, 2025) 44:44

24d ago44:44

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Commercial art is more than just mass-produced publicity; it constructs social and political ideologies that impact the public’s everyday life. In The Fine Art of Persuasion: Corporate Advertising Design, Nation, and Empire in Modern Japan (Duke University Press, 2025), Gennifer Weisenfeld examines the evolution of Japanese advertising graphic desi…

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The Global Supply Chain Pulse: Inflation, Security Threats, and Brexit's Reset 27:59

28d ago27:59

27:59

Inflation figures in the UK have reached a concerning milestone, with the Consumer Price Index hitting 3.5% in April – the highest level in over a year. But as Tony Hines reveals, this official figure masks an even more troubling reality when examining the Retail Price Index at 4.5%, which better reflects everyday expenses by including housing cost…

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Beyond Efficiency: The Future Episodes You Won't Want to Miss 2:36

28d ago2:36

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Ready to transform your supply chain decision-making? Tony Hines offers an exciting preview of what's coming soon on Chain Reaction, the top-rated supply chain management podcast recognized by Feedspot. First up, we're diving deep into the world of heuristics – those mental shortcuts we all use when making decisions under pressure. But here's the c…

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Lizhi Liu, "From Click to Boom: The Political Economy of E-Commerce in China" (Princeton UP, 2024) 59:37

30d ago59:37

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Alibaba. Tencent. JD. Pinduoduo. Run down the list of China’s most valuable companies and you’ll find, for the most part, that they’re all e-commerce companies—or at least facilitate e-commerce. The sector created giants: Alibaba grew from just 5.5 billion renminbi of revenue in 2010 to 280 billion last year. But how did Chinese e-commerce firms sh…

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The Boss, Tariffs, and Flying Taxis: How Trump's Policies Are Disrupting World Trade 20:03

1M ago20:03

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Bruce Springsteen didn't mince words when he called Trump "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous" at his Manchester concert this week. As it turns out, The Boss might have a point when it comes to trade policy. The chaos unleashed by Trump's tariff regime is sending shockwaves through global supply chains, and American consumers will soon feel the p…

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Appetite for Chaos: Why some voters just want to watch the world burn 43:38

1M ago43:38

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Host Rafael Behr is joined by political scientist Prof. Michael Bang Petersen, whose research challenges the common belief that those who share misinformation are simply uninformed or gullible. Instead, Petersen suggest that many of these individuals are politically savvy and highly motivated, not by truth, but by the usefulness of information in a…

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Global Trade Shifts 23:13

1M ago23:13

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The global trade chessboard is being dramatically reshaped as nations navigate economic relationships against a backdrop of geopolitical tension and protectionist policies. This week's Chain Reaction Pulse examines how Trump's tariff strategies continue to send ripples through international commerce, from his desire to "protect" the US film industr…

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Darryl Campbell, "Fatal Abstraction: Why the Managerial Class Loses Control of Software" (W. W. Norton, 2025) 1:09:28

1M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

A tech insider explains how capitalism and software development make for such a dangerous mix. Software was supposed to radically improve society. Outdated mechanical systems would be easily replaced; programs like PowerPoint would make information flow more freely; social media platforms like Facebook would bring people together; and generative AI…

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Bitcoin becoming global reserve asset 'sooner' than most think - David Bailey 36:40

1M ago36:40

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David Bailey is the CEO of Bitcoin Inc. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by David Bailey to discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states and institutions, with Bitcoin heading towards becoming a reserve asset and political force. They also discuss Michael Saylor's Microstrategy, and Bitcoin's separation from the broader…

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Sandra Matz, "Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior" (HBRP, 2025) 41:31

1M ago41:31

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A fascinating exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology—from the pioneering expert on psychological targeting. There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our genetic code, and take a deep dive into our psychology. As algorithms…

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Jessica Smith on Engineering and Public Accountability in Energy Industries 1:15:56

2M ago1:15:56

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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Jessica Smith, Professor in the Engineering, Design, and Society Department and Dean’s Fellow for Earth and Society Programs of the Colorado School of Mines, about her work on engineering and public accountability in energy and mining industries. The pair discuss Smith’s long-held interests in mining and …

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The Hidden Costs of Policies: Energy, Tariffs, and Global Supply Chains 24:26

2M ago24:26

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The high cost of energy in the UK is crippling businesses including the historic Moorcroft pottery, while political decisions about transparency, tariffs, and trade have far-reaching consequences for global supply chains. • UK energy prices rank among highest globally due to marginal pricing system, limited infrastructure, environmental levies, and…

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Ipek A. Celik Rappas, "Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location" (Cornell UP, 2025) 44:59

2M ago44:59

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Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly t…

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"Brand Strategy, Diet Culture and Cultural Histories of Desire" with Jessica Hamel-Akré 53:17

2M ago53:17

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I spoke with Jessica Hamel-Akré about her journey from literary scholar to historian to director of qualitative research at the consulting firm LoveBrands, and her work at the intersection of academia and industry. We discussed her fascinating 2024 book, The Art of Not Eating: A Doubtful History of Appetite and Desire (Atlantic Books), and how her …

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Barry Silbert on crypto's evolution and why Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin 36:06

2M ago36:06

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Barry Silbert is the Founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group and Yuma. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Barry Silbert to discuss his journey through the evolution of the crypto market, how his experience with the 2008 financial crisis shaped his approach to investing, and why he thinks Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin. OUTLIN…

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'Post-Pandemic Politics' – Did Covid change everything? Did it change anything? 55:19

2M ago55:19

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A conversation between Rafael Behr and writer and broadcaster David Aaronovitch, about ripples from the pandemic that still shape politics, with a digression on the ways that Britain is not America and whether that makes 'Maga-populism' less contagious. Links David Aaronovitch's substack - https://davidaaronovitch.substack.com BBC's Briefing Room p…

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Gold revaluation could lead to US treasury buying Bitcoin sooner than expected - Coinbase Exec 48:20

2M ago48:20

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Sebastian Bea is the President of Coinbase Asset Management. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Bea to discuss how Bitcoin's recent market behavior is driving increased institutional interest and portfolio integration, signaling a potential shift in Bitcoin's role from a high-volatility tech proxy to a store of value like gold. Bea and…

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Dessy T. Levinson, "From Overwhelm to Flow: Sailing the Seas of Self with Courage, Meaning, and Resilience" (Crate Mind, 2025) 35:12

2M ago35:12

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Why do our attempts to control uncertainty often leave us feeling more adrift? What if our greatest source of stress could become our deepest well of creativity? Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and two decades of experience across advertising and venture capital, Dessy T. Levinson offers a radical reframing of how we relate to intensity. Fro…

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Make America Poor Again: The Real Cost of Tariff Madness 20:50

2M ago20:50

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The global economy stands on shaky ground as the Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies send shockwaves through international supply chains. Behind closed doors at the White House this week, retail giants Walmart, Target, and Home Depot delivered a stark warning: continue with these excessive tariffs, and American supermarket shelves wil…

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Joe Sutherland, "Analytics the Right Way: A Business Leader's Guide to Putting Data to Productive Use" (Wiley, 2025) 52:22

2M ago52:22

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Organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, and their ability to put that data to productive use should be a key source of sustainable competitive advantage. Yet, business leaders looking to tap into a steady and manageable stream of “actionable insights” often, instead, get blasted with a deluge of dashboards, chart-filled slide de…

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How Global Trade Tensions Are Disrupting Business and Markets Worldwide 20:20

2M ago20:20

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Batman and Commissioner Gordon can't save Gotham City from tariffs—and the real world is facing similar chaos. The Trump administration's aggressive tariff policies, implemented without a comprehensive industrial strategy, have unleashed unprecedented disruption in global markets and supply chains since March 2nd. American businesses face impossibl…

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Austin Federa's DoubleZero is rewiring the internet to supercharge crypto 44:51

2M ago44:51

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Austin Federa is a co-founder of DoubleZero. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Federa to discuss how the current public internet infrastructure bottlenecks blockchain performance, and how DoubleZero looks to address this by leveraging underutilized fiber optic cables to create a dedicated global network to support higher performance. …

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Mike Ganino, "Make a Scene: Storytelling, Stage Presence, and the Art of Being Unforgettable in Every Spotlight" (Authors & Co., 2025) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Today I spoke with Mike Ganino about his new book Make a Scene, Storytelling, Stage Presence, and the Art of being Unforgettable in every Spotlight (Authors & Co., 2025) “The most powerful asset whether you want to lead a team, whether you want to pitch a deal, whether you want to close business, whether you want to interview for a new job, your mo…

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Five Years: Our Brains Hurt A Lot 45:27

2M ago45:27

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An anniversary episode in which host Rafael Behr and producer Philip Berman look back over a tumultuous time and ponder what they have learned from putting politics on the couch. Links to Politics on the Couch episodes discussed in this podcast Anti-vaxxers – fear, anxiety and the psychology of misinformation The authoritarian personality - why som…

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The Pulse -Trade Wars and Supply Chain Chaos 21:37

2M ago21:37

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Trade wars have reached new heights with Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods soaring as high as 245%, causing unprecedented disruption to global supply chains and shipping routes. • US tariffs on Chinese goods have escalated rapidly, from 10% on April 2nd to cumulative rates reaching 245% by mid-April • China has responded with retaliator…

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John Wu on Avalanche’s edge in the race for enterprise adoption 35:00

2M ago35:00

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John Wu is the President of Ava Labs. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Wu to discuss Avalanche’s growing institutional appeal, the rise of blockchain gaming, and how his background in traditional finance shaped his approach to building in crypto. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Sponsor break 02:11 - John Wu’s tradfi background 0…

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Tariffs, tokenization and institutional adoption with Flowdesk CEO Guilhem Chaumont 36:15

2M ago36:15

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Guilhem Chaumont is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flowdesk. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, joined Chaumont at the Flowdesk office in Paris to discuss market volatility driven by tariffs, crypto’s convergence with traditional finance, and the evolving role of digital assets in institutional portfolios. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:43 – Sponsor bre…

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Reading Parties: A Discussion with Ben Bradbury, Founder of "Reading Rhythms" 51:27

2M ago51:27

51:27

In this podcast interview, Richard Lucas hosts Ben Bradbury, founder of Reading Rhythms, to discuss the back story leading to founding Ben's his unique reading-themed events. Ben sharing his entrepreneurial journey, including early influences and the inspiration behind Reading Rhythms, which aims to reduce loneliness through shared reading experien…

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Wall Street Billionaire and Philanthropist Gives Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious 41:00

2M ago41:00

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Robert Rosenkranz was described by Bill Bowder as “the most powerful titan on Wall Street you’ve probably never heard of." As CEO of Delphi Capital Management the value of its assets under management grew to U$20 billion, and its value grew 100 fold. While his book The Stoic Capitalist (Bloomsbury, 2025) – has the tag line “advice for the exception…

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The Pulse: Trade, Tariffs,AI, Data Centers, and Rising Electricity Costs 20:50

2M ago20:50

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Data centers form the backbone of our digital world, but their rapidly growing energy demands could reshape electricity markets worldwide. By 2030, these facilities are projected to consume a staggering 945 terawatt hours annually, potentially driving up costs for everyone as utility companies struggle to meet demand. While some regions are already…

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Daryl Fairweather, "Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work" (U Chicago Press, 2025) 36:04

2M ago36:04

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The secret insights of economics, translated for the rest of us. Should I buy or rent? Do I ask for a promotion? Should I tell people I’m pregnant? What salary do I deserve? Should I just quit this job? Common anxieties about life are often grounded in economics. In an increasingly win-lose society, these economic decisions—where to work, where to …

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Nick Matthew on memecoins, stablecoins & crypto’s shift to ‘fintech 2.0’ 35:29

2M ago35:29

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Nick Matthew is an investor with Standard Crypto. In this episode, Matthew joins The Scoop to discuss the current state of the crypto market, noting that investment opportunities still exist despite macro downturns. Matthew also contrasts the rise of stablecoins with memecoins, and the potential for crypto to consolidate and shift its evolution tow…

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John Kay, "The Corporation in the 21st Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told about Business Is Wrong" (Yale UP, 2025) 55:15

2M ago55:15

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John Kay's The Corporation in the 21st Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told about Business Is Wrong (Yale UP, 2025) is an accessible and entertaining reappraisal of what business is for and how it works. Full of history and written in a compelling narrative style, this book describes a shift in the underlying assumptions of the relationship…

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Will Potter, "Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable" (City Lights Books, 2025) 38:18

3M ago38:18

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Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth, from Farm to Fable (City Lights Books, 2025) is a groundbreaking investigation of factory farms and the unprecedented measures being taken to hide their impact -- on animals, public health, and the environment -- from the public. Hiding behind the little red barns that dot the landscape of rural America and decor…

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The Pulse: Trade Wars Unleashed, Tesla Tumbles, Disruptions 15:06

3M ago15:06

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Tesla sales have plummeted to their lowest level in three years amid backlash against Elon Musk's controversial role in Trump's administration. The electric car maker delivered 337,000 vehicles in Q1 2025, a 13% drop year-over-year, while protests and boycotts spread globally as investors like Ross Gerber call the Tesla brand "broken and may not be…

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Liberation or Devastation? Unraveling Trump's New Global Tariff Strategy 23:02

3M ago23:02

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Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs have landed with seismic impact on global markets, introducing economic chaos rather than the "golden age" promised in his White House Rose Garden speech. What we're witnessing is nothing short of a fundamental restructuring of global trade relationships, with consequences that will ripple through supply chains worl…

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History and Geopolitical Risk Analysis with Tinatin Japaridze 1:13:36

3M ago1:13:36

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I sat down with Tinatin Japaridze to explore how history shapes her work as a geopolitical risk analyst at the Eurasia Group. We discussed the role of historical context in forecasting geopolitical risks and how historical training fosters deep curiosity about the world. Tinatin shared her unconventional path to the field—one that took her from com…

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