This episode of the dig is brought to you by our listeners who support us at petrie and dot com. ilya budraiskis one of russia's most prominent leftas political commentators, explores the strange fusion of freemarket iteology and post modern nationalism that now prevails in Russia. She also talks about how algorithm base trading will price in the mere prospect of climate disruption which could lead to economic catastrophe.
Rupert Russell and Isabella Weber discuss Russell's book Price Wars: How the Commodities Markets Made Our Chaotic World and also the current politics of inflation.
Listen to Weber discuss her book How China Escaped Shock Therapy: thedigradio.com/podcast/how-china-escaped-shock-therapy-w-isabella-weber/
Look at Rupert's precious puppy: twitter.com/rupert_russell/status/1511428696409837573?s=20&t=OPVNgfXuokFY6ZQYRkxe4g
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