Best J & J Access & Security Podcasts (2025)

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Trump’s First 100 Days and What Comes After | Neil Howe 1:47

2d ago1:47

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Episode 413 is the second episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak…

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The Truth About Electronic Locks On Homes 18:43

4d ago18:43

18:43

Cody joins the podcast squad this week. The guys discuss the pros and cons of electronic locks in residential situations, and give you a piece of advice to avoid having one destroyed in the event of a lockout. Website: https://jjlocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JandJQCBy J & J Access & Security

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Will the U.S. Dollar Survive the Breakdown of the International System? | Paul Blustein 44:08

5d ago44:08

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In Episode 412 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with financial journalist and economic historian, Paul Blustein about the U.S. Dollar’s historical resiliency in the face of international shocks and crises, and whether Dollar hegemony can survive the breakdown of the international capital and trading system. In the first hour, Kofinas and Bl…

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The Economic Fallout from Trump’s China Tariffs | Shehzad Qazi 42:14

12d ago42:14

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In Episode 411 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Shehzad Qazi of China Beige Book about the impact Trump’s China tariffs are having on the U.S. and Chinese economies and prospects for a grand bargain. Demetri and Shehzad discuss: The material impact that the trade war has had thus far on both economies The companies and sectors most lik…

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Capital Wars and the Death of Fiscal Illusions | Paulo Macro & Le Shrub 48:00

16d ago48:00

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In Episode 410 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with investors Paulo Macro and Le Shrub about the consequences of a breakdown in the international capital and trading system—and what this means for markets and investor portfolios. The first hour revisits last year’s discussion on “EM-ification,” the breakdown of the rules-based global order…

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Access Control: Connecting The (Proper) Wires 17:40

19d ago17:40

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Accessing secure buildings is a whole new game in the digital age. The guys discuss electronic access control options alongside physical security, and talk about the time Justin's color blindness affected a commercial installation. Website: https://jjlocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JandJQC…

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The Hundred Year Pivot | A New Podcast Series by Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams 39:37

19d ago39:37

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Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams have teamed up to launch “The One Hundred Year Pivot,” a new podcast series that explores the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering currently underway. These transformational changes demand that we develop new maps and investment frameworks to help us navigate the challenges ahead. Ove…

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Are We About to Enter the First White-Collar Recession? | James van Geelen 54:30

26d ago54:30

54:30

In Episode 408 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with James van Geelen, the founder of Citrini Research, which specializes in illuminating and demystifying the transformative “megatrends” poised to shape societies, economies, and the market’s distribution of returns for years to come. James and Demetri spend the first hour of their conversat…

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The Mausoleum Key 18:13

1M ago18:13

18:13

The guys go back to 600 BC and imagine keys from the iron age to today. They also tell the story of making a mausoleum key from scratch, using a solid block of brass stock. Website: https://jjlocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JandJQCBy J & J Access & Security

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Why Fiscal Policy Is What Really Matters For Investors | Kevin Muir 57:32

1M ago57:32

57:32

In Episode 407 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with the Macro Tourist’s Kevin Muir about the power of fiscal spending and why fiscal austerity and trade tariffs will lead to lower asset prices, U.S. equity market underperformance, and a falling U.S. dollar. Kevin and Demetri spend the first hour of this podcast discussing the importance of…

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Navigating the Twin Crises of the 2020s | George Friedman 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

In Episode 406 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with renowned geopolitical analyst and forecaster George Friedman about the pivotal institutional and socioeconomic cycles that shape historical events—and how their convergence is driving the economic and political crises of the 2020s. George and Demetri examine critical turning points in Ame…

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There She Is! 15:15

2M ago15:15

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Today's episode is all about safes! Justin, Ryan, Cricket and Brandon explore the history of safes, and explain different features and functions. Plus, hear how Justin and Brandon help an ATF agent find a dead body! J & J Access & Security Safes: https://jjlocks.com/safes-and-security-services/ Website: https://jjlocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.fa…

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Is the US at Risk of Losing the Long-Game to China? | Rush Doshi 56:35

2M ago56:35

56:35

In Episode 405 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Rush Doshi, former Deputy Senior Director for China and Taiwan on the National Security Council about the state of the U.S.-China competition, the Trump administration’s China policy, and how the United States can compete successfully with China without risking imperial overreach or bankr…

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Living In Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age | Rod Dreher 57:11

2M ago57:11

57:11

In Episode 404 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with religious writer Rod Dreher about the crisis of modernity and how to open our eyes to the reality that life and the world are far more mysterious, exciting, and adventurous than we have been led to believe. Dreher and Kofinas spend the first hour of their conversation engaging on fundamen…

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Cricket Gets A Free Show 17:18

2M ago17:18

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In this episode, Justin, Ryan and Brandon welcome Cricket to the show for the first time. Cricket shares a story about drilling out a lock with an unwanted surprise inside. The guys discuss the art of picking locks. https://jjlocks.com/ Bosnian Bill: https://www.youtube.com/@bosnianbill Lockpicking Lawyer: https://www.youtube.com/@lockpickinglawyer…

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Ending the Ukraine War: A Reset in U.S.-Russia Relations? | Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Michael Kofman 52:53

2M ago52:53

52:53

In Episode 403 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Russia and U.S. national security experts Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Michael Kofman about the Ukraine peace talks between the United States and Russia, and whether they are part of a larger vision by the Trump administration to reset American grand strategy and the global order. Across the…

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Vehicle Fobs And Lockouts 12:02

2M ago12:02

12:02

Jon takes us on a journey back in time, when car locks were mechanical, not electronic. The J & J team discuss changes in vehicle technology and how they've kept up with the changing times, and we learn about Brandon's car insurance mishap! Website: https://jjlocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JandJQC…

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A Turning Point for Value Investing | Mark Holowesko 57:09

3M ago57:09

57:09

In Episode 402 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Mark Holowesko, the founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Holowesko Partners—a Bahamian-based, value-oriented investment firm that allocates capital across a wide range of industries, geographies, and market capitalizations. This episode is part of a series in which Demetri inte…

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Navigating the Fourth Turning: Power, Technology, & Moral Decline | Demetri Kofinas 1:38:42

3M ago1:38:42

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In Episode 401 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas shares his recent appearance on the Grant Williams podcast in which he and Grant discuss how the interplay of political power, technology, and moral decline in society are driving the unraveling of the social order as we pass through the final stages of what Neil Howe has famously described as “The F…

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Taking the Chainsaw to Argentina's Bureaucracy | Federico Sturzenegger 1:07:58

3M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

In Episode 400 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Federico Sturzenegger, the current head of the Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation under President Javier Milei in Argentina. Demetri asks Sturzenegger about Argentina’s political and economic history in the 20th century, comparing its industrial model, capital markets, and …

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In The Eye Of The Keyholder 6:48

3M ago6:48

6:48

The J & J Access & Security team talk about life safety and some of the challenges they've faced when rekeying an entire institution. Plus, we kick things off with a short story about Ryan getting fleas from a job. Website: https://jjlocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JandJQCBy J & J Access & Security

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Is a Libertarian Revolution Underway in Argentina? | Bowtied Mara 46:55

3M ago46:55

46:55

In Episode 399 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas interviews Bowtied Mara about Argentina’s political history, its economy, the local real estate market, the energy sector, and President Javier Milei’s efforts to revive growth, combat inflation, and liberalize the country’s economy. In the first hour, Mara and Demetri explore Argentina’s political h…

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Finding Value in an Upside-down World | Charles Heenan & Geoff Legg 59:24

3M ago59:24

59:24

In Episode 398 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Kennox Strategic Value Fund investment directors Charles Heenan and Geoff Legg about their investment framework and macro worldview. Known for their focus on top-quality, sector-leading companies, Charles and Geoff share valuable insights about what it takes to build and manage a portfoli…

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Don't Open The Door For Strangers 9:02

3M ago9:02

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Picking locks can be a risky business! Justin and Brandon recall a job in which they were hired to pick a lock for the police, and felt a bit under-dressed for the occasion. Website: https://jjlocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JandJQCBy J & J Access & Security

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What’s Driving the Rise in Long-Term Bond Yields? | Jim Bianco 56:42

3M ago56:42

56:42

In Episode 397 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jim Bianco, President and Macro Strategist at Bianco Research, about the macroeconomic factors driving the recent rise in bond yields and a range of other variables shaping the economies of the U.S., Europe, and China, as well as their impact on investors' portfolios. In the first hour, B…

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Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World | Christine Rosen 54:51

4M ago54:51

54:51

In Episode 396 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Christine Rosen about her book, “Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World,” which explores the cultural and emotional shifts that accompany our embrace of technology and its effects on our experience of life as embodied human beings. Christine is a senior fellow at the…

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Grandpa John 20:27

4M ago20:27

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Grandpa John Sr. loved the grandkids, but he loved his dogs more! John Sr. started John's Lock back in 1968. Listen to Justin, Jon, Ryan and Brandon laugh about John Sr. and all the changes that have happened in their security business over the years. Website: https://jjlocks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JandJQC…

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Investing in Argentina, AI, and More in 2025 | Zach Abraham & Chase Taylor 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

In Episode 395 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor about the recent revision in the Fed’s summary of economic projections, the investment opportunities in Latin America, the economic effects of the war in Syria, the state of the outgoing Biden administration, and the economic prospects associated with a secon…

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The Fall of Damascus and the New Geopolitics of the Middle East | Kamran Bokhari 51:10

5M ago51:10

51:10

In Episode 394 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with geopolitical analyst and forecaster Kamran Bokhari about the fall of Damascus and the implications of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster in Syria for the balance of power in the Middle East. Kamran last came on the podcast a year ago to discuss the violence ignited by Hamas’ October 7th attacks, th…

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Will AI Generate a New Growth Wave of Creative Destruction? | Herman Mark Schwartz 59:52

5M ago59:52

59:52

In Episode 393 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Herman Mark Schwartz, a professor in the Politics department of the University of Virginia and the author of three books on economic development, globalization, and the geopolitics of the subprime mortgage crisis. Demetri and Mark discuss an article that he recently co-authored in America…

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National Capitalism & Death of the International Monetary System | Russell Napier 56:47

5M ago56:47

56:47

In Episode 392 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with author, investor, and financial historian Russell Napier, about how to navigate a seminal transition in the global trade and monetary order. This episode aims to provide you with the tools to understand, value, and manage the assets, exposures, and risks in your portfolios and to capitali…

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The End of the German Economic Miracle | Wolfgang Münchau 52:08

5M ago52:08

52:08

In Episode 391 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Wolfgang Münchau, the director and co-founder of Eurointelligence and the author of a phenomenal new book about post-WWII Germany, the rise and fall of the German economy, its industrial sector, and the end of what he dubs “The German Miracle.” Wolfgang Münchau and Demetri spend the first…

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De-banking, Censorship, and the Right to Die | Rupa Subramanya 58:46

6M ago58:46

58:46

In Episode 390 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Rupa Subramanya, a journalist at the Free Press, about the de-banking of political dissidents, censorship, and the “right to die.” Rupa first came on Demetri’s radar for the work she has done writing about what is known as “de-banking:” the closure of people's or organizations' bank accou…

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Why the Fed Risks Losing Control of the Bond Market | Andy Constan 46:26

6M ago46:26

46:26

In Episode 389 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Andy Constan, the founder and proprietor of Damped Spring Advisors about why he believes the Federal Reserve is at risk of losing the long-end of the bond market, which would lead to a reacceleration of inflation and a hard landing for the economy. Andy and Demetri spend the first hour di…

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Semiconductors, Tariffs, & Chip Restrictions Under Trump | Chris Miller 49:48

6M ago49:48

49:48

In Episode 388 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with semiconductor expert Chris Miller about the state and future of the semiconductor industry in the context of Trump’s 2024 U.S. electoral victory, with all its implications for industrial policy, defense spending, tariffs, export controls, trade wars, and much more. This conversation is a …

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Who Is Going to Win the 2024 U.S. Elections? | Henry Olsen 51:47

6M ago51:47

51:47

In Episode 387 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with political analyst, author, and host of “Beyond the Polls,” Henry Olsen about the state of the 2024 presidential race and what to expect from what could be the most contested election in American history. Henry tells us how each candidate is performing in the key swing states and districts…

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Turning Point: A New Security Order in the Middle East? | Joshua Landis 56:48

6M ago56:48

56:48

In Episode 386 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with the Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, Joshua Landis about two possible futures for the Middle East: The first will be defined by perpetual conflict, insecurity, and the specter of nuclear proliferation. The second would be defined by a tenuous, …

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Financial Markets and the AI Revolution | Adam Butler 51:23

7M ago51:23

51:23

In Episode 385 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Adam Butler, the CIO of Resolve Asset Management, an alternative asset management firm that focuses on providing cutting-edge, globally diversified, and systematic investment strategies that are non-correlated to traditional portfolios. In the first hour, we explore the structural changes…

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Moving From an Income-Driven to a Credit-Driven Cycle | Bob Elliott 55:24

7M ago55:24

55:24

In Episode 384 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Bob Elliott, the co-founder and CEO of Unlimited, a financial services firm that uses machine learning to create products that replicate the index returns of alternative investments. Demetri asked Bob Elliott back on the podcast today to discuss the big macroeconomic story everyone’s been…

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The Impact of Access: How Connecticut Is Helping Neighborhoods Thrive Through Investing In Innovation, Gender Parity, Family Services, and Small and Minority-Owned Businesses 45:09

7M ago45:09

45:09

Send us a text Connecticut is fast becoming the modern template for long-term growth and sustainability, particularly for its approach to gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and for how it plans to build the State by investing in innovation at all levels (not just big corporations and entities). Today, we are honored to welcome Connecticut'…

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Why the Fed’s Rate Decision Marks a Profound Shift in Monetary Policy | James Aitken 57:10

7M ago57:10

57:10

In Episode 383 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with James Aitken, a financial markets veteran and advisor to many of the world’s most powerful, sophisticated, and successful investors. In the first hour, Demetri and James discuss all that has changed since Aitken was last on the podcast three years ago, which came just as the world had sta…

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The U.S. Assassination and Terror Threat | Jacob Ware 49:31

7M ago49:31

49:31

In Episode 382 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jacob Ware, an expert in domestic and international terrorism, counterterrorism, and assassination, about the growing U.S. assassination and terror threat ahead of the 2024 elections. Jacob and Demetri spend the first hour of their conversation discussing the two recent assassination atte…

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How Investors Should Think About UAP Risk | David Dorr 1:02:08

8M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

In Episode 381 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with global macro investor David Dorr about the evidence for UAP, UAP disclosure, how investors should think about UAP risk, and what effect different types of disclosures could have on their portfolios. David has been a long-time student of UAP (or what we used to call UFOs) and has continuou…

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U.S. Government Investigations Into UFOs & UAP | Luis Elizondo 1:02:51

8M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In Episode 380 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Luis Elizondo, the former head of AATIP, the U.S. Defense Department’s program for investigating UFOs (now known as unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAP), about why he and so many other scientists, researchers, and people working in military intelligence claim that we are in contact wi…

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What Really Happened on 9/11? | Ray Nowosielski & John Duffy 58:37

8M ago58:37

58:37

In Episode 379 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Ray Nowosielski and John Duffy, the authors of The Watchdogs Didn’t Bark, a book that investigates the troubling story behind the 9/11 attacks and the War on Terror. The first hour includes a discussion about the timeline of events leading up to the 9/11 attacks, the critical meeting in M…

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New Revelations About Saudi Arabia and the CIA’s Actions Ahead of 9/11 | Bob Kerrey 1:13:44

8M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

In Episode 378 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Bob Kerrey, the former governor of Nebraska, a U.S. senator, and a member of the 9/11 Commission, about the latest revelations regarding support for the 9/11 hijackers by Saudi Arabia and troubling details about the CIA’s actions in the lead-up to 9/11. Senator Bob Kerrey was first on the…

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Is Modern Capitalism Broken? | Patrick Boyle 54:10

9M ago54:10

54:10

In Episode 377 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Patrick Boyle. Patrick is a founding partner of quantitative hedge fund Palomar Capital, a professor of finance at King’s College London, and the host of “Patrick Boyle on Finance.” In the first hour, Patrick shares stories from his career in finance, including his time working for Victor…

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The ‘Deep State’ and the War in Ukraine (Part II) | Jeffrey Sachs 1:02:24

9M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

In Episode 376 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economist, bestselling author, and professor at Columbia University, where he was the former director of The Earth Institute. He is also one of the most reputable critics of U.S. foreign policy and the ‘Deep State’, especially as it pertains to the ongoing …

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America 2024 & the Battle of the Elites | Nate Silver 52:59

9M ago52:59

52:59

In Episode 375 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Nate Silver, political forecaster, poker player, and founder of FiveThirtyEight, about the 2024 U.S. elections and the battle between Silicon Valley elites and the D.C. establishment for control over the country. In the first hour, Demetri asks Nate for his views about the political battl…

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Making Sense of Chaos: A Revolution in Economic Theory | J. Doyne Farmer 49:51

9M ago49:51

49:51

In Episode 374 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with J. Doyne Farmer. Dr. Farmer is a complex systems scientist and entrepreneur who pioneered many of the theories and applications that we discuss today, including chaos theory, complexity science, artificial life, and wearable computing. We live in an age of increasing complexity, accelerat…

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