Episodes (Page 30)
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Brad Setser discusses changes in world trade since 2020.
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Isabella Weber discusses corporate-led inflation versus traditional theories.
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Jim Grant predicts a long-term era of higher interest rates.
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Nickel and copper trades were backed by stones, revealing widespread fraud.
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US invests billions in domestic semiconductor manufacturing via the CHIPS Act.
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Stewart Butterfield co-founded Flickr and Slack, marking tech turning points.
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Biden administration negotiates debt ceiling increase, breaking prior promises.
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De-dollarization discussions question the US dollar's reserve currency status.
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The trucking industry faces a severe downturn after a boom period.
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Regulating cryptocurrencies remains a contentious issue amid a 'crypto winter'.
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CME Group CEO Terry Duffy discusses current market risks.
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Digital media startups like BuzzFeed News and Vice face closure or bankruptcy.
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Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, faces accusations of fraud and collapse.
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Federal Reserve's rapid rate hikes haven't cooled housing market significantly.
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AI's future business models and winners are uncertain.
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Pandemic exposed deep flaws in care work economy.
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Bourbon industry faces a looming threat from white oak shortage.
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Global desire to move away from the US dollar is increasing.
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Signs of financial system strain persist despite receding banking crisis headlines.
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Selling legalized cannabis faces unique business challenges.