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Peter Goodman

Award-winning investigative reporter and economics correspondent for The New York Times. Author of How the World Ran Out of Everything.

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Oct 29, 2024 • 34min

How the World Ran Out of Everything

Peter Goodman, an economics reporter for the New York Times and author of "How the World Ran Out of Everything," delves into the pandemic's impact on global supply chains. He reveals how just-in-time inventory systems and the invention of the shipping container revolutionized logistics but also made them fragile. Goodman shares the struggles of a U.S. toy maker facing supply disruptions and explores China's rise as a manufacturing giant. He emphasizes the need for regulatory changes to improve labor standards amidst this chaos.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 46min

Inside The Breakdown Of The Global Supply Chain

New York Times correspondent Peter Goodman discusses the global supply chain breakdown during the pandemic, citing risky management, deregulation, and profit pursuit. TV critic David Bianculli reviews the sequel to Orphan Black and highlights missed opportunities in the new series.
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Jul 7, 2024 • 34min

The world ran out of everything in 2020. How can we fix the supply chain?

Journalist Peter Goodman discusses the global supply chain mess post-pandemic, emphasizing the importance of resilience. Topics include evolving supply chain dynamics, challenges in US manufacturing vs China, shipping delays, and decisions for small businesses amidst shifting production locations.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 18min

How the World Ran on Empty with Peter Goodman

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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Jul 2, 2024 • 55min

Ep. 10: Rethinking U.S.-China trade

Former correspondent in China and current global economics correspondent at The New York Times, Peter Goodman, discusses U.S.-China trade dynamics. He highlights China's rise as a top exporter, the hidden costs of outsourcing to China, and the need for resilience in the U.S. economy. The conversation explores the risks of just-in-time supply chains, China's policies post WTO, challenges in China's economy and society, and the future of US-China trade relations.