

How the World Ran on Empty with Peter Goodman
Nov 8, 2024
In a captivating discussion, Peter Goodman, an award-winning investigative reporter and economics correspondent for The New York Times, reveals insights from his book on global supply chains. He critiques the 'Lean Taliban' approach to efficiency, shedding light on its detrimental effects. Goodman addresses the unfulfilled promises of globalization and the rising trend of 'greedflation,' emphasizing its impact on workers. With rich anecdotes from his global reporting, he highlights the urgent need for resilience in our interconnected world.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Complexity: Journalism and Economics
01:53 • 13min
Experiences in Global Reporting: Iraq and China
14:57 • 2min
The Lean Taliban: Critique of Overzealous Efficiency
16:55 • 18min
The Unfulfilled Promises of Globalization
35:21 • 5min
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities and Shifts
39:55 • 22min
Greedflation: The New Economic Landscape
01:01:40 • 5min
Manufacturing Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World
01:07:00 • 6min
The Art of Storytelling in journalism
01:12:49 • 6min
Exploring Global Supply Chain Dynamics
01:18:55 • 3min