On with Kara Swisher

The Economy Stinks, and Dr. Doom is Not Hopeful

Oct 24, 2022

Nouriel Roubini, known as "Dr. Doom," is an NYU professor and hedge fund consultant famed for predicting the 2008 financial crisis. He discusses his new book, highlighting dire forecasts of a stagflationary debt crisis and the flaws of cryptocurrency, which he likens to primitive technology. He also analyzes the rising tensions between the US and China under Xi Jinping's leadership and explores the precarious global economy influenced by ongoing crises. In addition, the conversation touches on the challenges facing women in high-ranking tech positions.

53:30

Episode guests

Nouriel Roubini

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Are You a Bearish Investor?

01:17

All Roads to Redeemal Lead to Cara Swisher

01:20

Dr. Doom, CEO of Rubini Macro Associates

01:20

Is Technology the Answer?

01:21

Intro

2min

Shifting Dynamics in Workplace Culture

6min

Xi Jinping's Third Term: A Bold New Era

4min

Exploring Economic Threats and Global Power Dynamics

2min

Navigating Economic Turbulence

24min

Facing Global Warming: Challenges and Hope

11min

Nouriel Roubini, a.ka. "Dr. Doom," became famous for predicting the 2008 global financial crisis. Now, he is back with another grim forecast, in his new book, "MegaThreats: Ten Dangerous Trends That Imperil Our Future, And How to Survive Them." He and Kara discuss the book, his prediction that we’re headed towards a stagflationary debt crisis, and US-China relations. Dr. Roubini also explains why cryptocurrency is fundamentally flawed (in fact, he thinks it’s less sophisticated than what the Flinstone’s had).

Before the interview, Kara and Nayeema discuss Sheryl Sandberg’s new report, “Women in the Workplace,” a joint venture by her organization, Lean In, and McKinsey & Company. And they talk about China’s president Xi Jinping — who is leaning into a third term as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party.

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