The Other Hand
Jim Power & Chris Johns
Economics and finance demystified.A recent listener's comment:"I first heard about ChatGPT on your podcast and immediately started using it. I’m 73 and wrote my first program at 16. Having witnessed all developments in computing down the years I think this is the greatest since www. Your pod is informative in many different areas, politics, economics, society changes, housing crisis etc but at times goes beyond that. This episode tying up all this but also the implications of AI with a knowledgeable guest. ENTHRALLING! Keep it coming."cjpeconomics.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 22, 2025 • 40min
Nationalism: where does it come from? The glue that binds us or the poison that kills us?
In conversation with Professor Shane O'Mara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2025 • 28min
Ireland gets a new Finance Minister - possibly not the best one available. Trump opens some files.
Zero or lots: the only two numerical concepts allowed to enter the immigration discourse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2025 • 31min
Another Liz Truss moment for the UK? Clown car government in full view
Irish inflation and the 'New' Housing plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2025 • 35min
Trump's superpower: is inflation about to play the role of Kryptonite?
Time to crowdfund the BBC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2025 • 34min
Musk's trillion $ wages. AI: boundless possibilities or extinction level event?
Trump Towers everywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2025 • 31min
Does money drive us mad? Discuss. The madness of UK economic policy.
all the latest data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2025 • 36min
Do tech billionaires have anything to say about how to run the country? They do, but are they worth listening to?
The hosts dive into John Collison's critique of Ireland's infrastructure failures, highlighting issues like housing and water. They debate whether political leadership can truly address these complex problems. The discussion covers the dangers of deregulation and the paralysis caused by quangos. Concern arises over tech billionaires' motivations and the impact of local opposition on housing development. Ultimately, they reflect on the importance of balancing accountability and complexity in governance and the risks of failing democracy.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 34min
Irish economy shrinks....but is up double digits. Keir Starmer: MIA. All the latest data.
The hosts dive into the latest Eurozone growth, exploring Ireland's quirky GDP rise. They discuss the Fed's rate cut and its ripple effects on the US economy. A comparison of AI investments today to the dot-com boom raises eyebrows about profitability. Chris critiques Keir Starmer's leadership ambiguity, while the duo reflects on UK living standards’ stagnation over the years. They also celebrate the Blue Jays’ World Series run and share book recommendations on politics and history. A mix of serious analysis and lighthearted banter makes for an engaging discussion.
Oct 24, 2025 • 33min
Economic growth: it's more mysterious, more fragile and more unusual than you can possibly imagine
Some reflections in the wake of the recent Nobel Prize for economics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2025 • 31min
AI is everywhere apart from the data. Trump crowns himself and dumps on Americans.
Stock markets go up, again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
