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Join Reuters journalist Carmel Crimmins every week as she and her guests pick apart a key economic principle behind the world’s news. Get beyond buzzwords and technical terms to understand the ideas and debates shaping the global economic agenda.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 41min
Energy war
 Join Dmitry Zhdannikov, an energy expert with insights into global oil markets, and Guy Faulconbridge, the seasoned Reuters Russia bureau chief, as they delve into the gripping energy conflict arising from the Russia-Ukraine war. They discuss Europe's pivot away from Russian oil, the pivotal role of energy in Russia's economy, and the impacts of U.S. sanctions on energy giants like Rosneft. The duo also highlights how drone strikes are reshaping energy supplies and how global markets are affected, with the U.S. solidifying its position amidst ongoing turmoil. 

Oct 22, 2025 • 38min
China's five-year plan
 Join Kevin Krolicki, Reuters Greater China bureau chief and expert on Chinese politics and economics, as he delves into China's upcoming five-year plan. He explains the evolution of these plans from strict quotas to broader social and environmental goals. Discover how domestic challenges, like falling home prices and oversupply, shape economic strategies. Kevin also discusses the political signals behind the plan, including its impact on trade and military leadership, revealing insights on China's position in global trade talks. 

Oct 15, 2025 • 35min
Bubble talk
 Questions over the valuations of AI companies hang over the global economy as CEOs, pundits and policymakers grapple with the real impact this quantum leap in technology is having. Host Carmel Crimmins and Reuters editor-at-large Mike Dolan examine the debate around a potential AI bubble. 
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Oct 8, 2025 • 36min
Wealth taxes
 A gaping hole in the national finances is at the heart of France’s political crisis. Can a tax on the super-rich help? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Paris-based senior correspondent Leigh Thomas and Francesco Canepa, senior European economics correspondent, about the pros and cons of taxing wealth.  
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Sep 24, 2025 • 35min
Supply chains
 Mark Bendeich, Global Managing Editor at Reuters, dives into the fascinating world of supply chains, revealing how COVID exposed their vulnerabilities. He discusses the shift from just-in-time inventory to stockpiling amidst global disruptions. The rising role of AI in supply chain management is highlighted, illustrating its impact on decision-making. Bendeich also covers the geopolitical risks and ongoing trade tensions, stressing that firms are adapting but remain at risk of future shocks. A must-listen for anyone intrigued by the intricate web of global trade! 

Sep 17, 2025 • 39min
American capitalism
 President Trump’s interventions are raising questions about the U.S. approach to free markets. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Reuters U.S. business editor David Gaffen and White House correspondent Trevor Hunnicutt about recent White House deals with U.S. corporates and what they mean for American capitalism.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 37min
Britain - mind the gap
 In a world of surging borrowing costs, the UK is a standout. Is talk of a possible fiscal crisis overblown? Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Kate Holton, Reuters UK bureau chief, and Dhara Ranasinghe, financial markets editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, about Britain’s finances and the pressure to close the fiscal gap.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 31min
The Fed and the rest of the world
 The political storm engulfing the U.S. central bank risks sucking in the rest of the world. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Elisa Martinuzzi, Reuters financial industry and markets editor for Europe, European economics correspondent Francesco Canepa and Mark Bendeich, global managing editor for economics, politics and world news, about how other countries are reacting to President Trump’s attempt to wrest control over U.S. monetary policy.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 35min
AI Energy
 Artificial Intelligence is burning through electricity. Guest host Kim Vinnell speaks to tech reporter Jeffrey Dastin, energy correspondent Laila Kearney and Colleen Howe, who covers China's power industry, about the new energy race between tech giants, and intensifying geopolitical rivalries.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 41min
Statistics: Trump's firing rocks the foundations of economics
 The dismissal of the head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is raising questions about the reliability of U.S. data. Host Carmel Crimmins gets a briefing on the importance of data by U.S. economics editor Dan Burns and emerging markets chief correspondent Karin Strohecker, and what lies ahead if economists can't trust it. 
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