

Adam Tooze
Economics columnist and Columbia University professor who regularly co-hosts the Ones and Twos podcast, providing historical and macroeconomic analysis.
Top 10 podcasts with Adam Tooze
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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 8min
America's Factory Reset with Adam Tooze and Sohrab Ahmari
Adam Tooze, an economic historian and author of Chartbook, teams up with Sohrab Ahmari, US Editor of UnHerd, to dive deep into America's manufacturing future. They tackle the feasibility of reshoring production and the potential of economic nationalism. The conversation critiques the shift away from globalization and explores the impact of automation on traditional jobs. With historical insights, they discuss a new social framework for workers in this evolving economy, emphasizing the need to balance growth with social responsibility.

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Sep 19, 2025 • 48min
What AI Means for the Economy and for Politics
Join Adam Tooze, economics columnist and professor at Columbia University, as he explores the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. He discusses AI as a general-purpose technology, weighing its unprecedented potential against industry skepticism. Delve into the unseen labor behind AI's outputs and the cultural ramifications of this technology. Tooze also highlights how AI is reshaping markets and white-collar work, likening it to the bureaucratic shifts of the past. Prepare for a thought-provoking look at AI's profound impact on both our economy and political landscape.

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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 3min
Adam Tooze Climbs the China Learning Curve
Adam Tooze, an economic historian at Columbia University, shares his insights following a month in China. He discusses the post-COVID economic landscape, highlighting the challenges faced by the real estate market and shifting consumer behaviors. Tooze contrasts China's renewable energy advancements with U.S. policies, exploring the geopolitical ramifications. He reflects on the complexities of understanding China as an outsider and the importance of humility in appreciating its cultural nuances. The dialogue is enlightening and filled with personal anecdotes.

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Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 19min
Towards war with China? w/ Adam Tooze
Adam Tooze, a renowned historian and author, delves into the growing concerns of a potential conflict with China and the Biden administration's regional alliance strategies. He analyzes the complexities of U.S.-China military dynamics and critiques the portrayal of China’s economic challenges due to authoritarianism. Tooze emphasizes the superior significance of China's climate policies over U.S. politics, and explores the nation's energy market dynamics, revealing a nuanced landscape that influences global climate action and economic perceptions.

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Sep 24, 2025 • 49min
Bonus: Adam Tooze on Foreign Policy Live
In a lively discussion, Adam Tooze, an economic historian and professor at Columbia University, explores the implications of his article, 'The End of Development.' He critiques the U.S. rejection of Sustainable Development Goals and highlights China's role in reshaping global development narratives. Tooze dives into population trends in Africa and South Asia, the shortcomings of financing models, and the stark differences between climate and development funding. He also discusses China's ambitious clean energy initiatives and advises young professionals to adapt to these shifting geopolitical landscapes.

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Jul 13, 2023 • 3h 6min
#650 - Wirtschaftshistoriker Adam Tooze über US-Hegemonie, Kapitalismus & Klima
Adam Tooze, britischer Wirtschaftshistoriker an der Columbia University, spricht über die Herausforderungen der US-Hegemonie und deren Einfluss auf Demokratie und Kapitalismus. Er analysiert die Beziehung zwischen ökonomischen Interessen und Klimafragen und betont die strukturellen Ungleichheiten im Bildungssystem. Adam beleuchtet die Gefahren rechtspopulistischer Bewegungen für die amerikanische Demokratie und diskutiert die Absurdität der bestehenden Milliardärskultur. Zudem teilt er persönliche Einblicke in seine Familiengeschichte, die von politischen Umwälzungen geprägt ist.

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Sep 12, 2024 • 50min
Adam Tooze on the Big Misconceptions of the Chinese Economy
In this insightful discussion, Adam Tooze, a Columbia University professor and author, tackles misconceptions surrounding the Chinese economy. He argues that the notion of 'overcapacity' in China is flawed, suggesting the U.S. may be misplacing its focus on industrial revival. Tooze dives into China's economic paradox, exploring the challenges of state-directed capitalism amidst its urban successes. He also highlights the complexities of economic policies affecting both China and the U.S., urging a broader view of global trade dynamics.

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Jun 16, 2025 • 43min
Trump vs. Agenda2030: Was bleibt von den Nachhaltigkeitszielen?
In dieser spannenden Unterhaltung ist Adam Tooze, ein angesehener Wirtschaftshistoriker und Publizist, zu Gast. Er analysiert die Auswirkungen des Rückzugs der USA von den globalen Nachhaltigkeitszielen. Tooze stellt in Frage, ob die Agenda 2030 jemals ernst gemeint war und diskutiert die geopolitischen Herausforderungen, insbesondere für Entwicklungsländer. Zudem beleuchtet er Deutschlands eingeschränkte Rolle bei der Reduktion von Emissionen und die kulturellen Prägungen der Automobilindustrie in einem globalen Kontext. Ein tiefgehender Einblick in die Zukunft der nachhaltigen Entwicklung!

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Aug 19, 2025 • 39min
Introducing Radio Davos
Adam Tooze, a historian at Columbia University and foreign policy economics columnist, shares his insights on the pivotal changes shaping our world. He discusses the U.S.-China trade war and the complexities of global perceptions in a time of geopolitical upheaval. The impact of artificial intelligence as a transformative force in international relations is also explored. Tooze highlights the historical lessons of the Trump administration's policies and the challenges faced by the Biden administration amid escalating tensions and evolving education landscapes.

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Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 6min
Adam Tooze on the U.S., China, the Energy Transition — and Saying the Unsayable
Historian Adam Tooze discusses U.S.-China relations, China's green energy drive, and global diplomacy. Topics include the Thucydides Trap, China's economic development, renewable energy politics, Russo-Chinese relations, and the role of Africa in global development. Tooze also touches on China's importance in global climate politics and recommends Lauri Myllyvirta's work on Carbon Brief.