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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Mar 5, 2025 • 55min
In conversation with Dan Davies, author of "The Unaccountability Machine"
From Brad de Long's review of the book:Understanding how to make our systems more accountable and more human may not be the key to our survival, but it is certainly the key to our happiness and prosperity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2025 • 31min
The West is over. Get over it.
The EU must transform itself or die Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2025 • 34min
Can the EU survive the collapse of the post-WW2 world order?
Not without big changes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2025 • 34min
How to cope with a pro-Russian cult that is trying to destroy any idea of "The West"
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Feb 16, 2025 • 34min
The US gives Europe the finger
The podcast dives into the intricate dynamics of US-Europe relations and the perception of American actions in Europe. It highlights economic growth in the Netherlands while scrutinizing public sector challenges in the UK and Ireland. The dangers of undermining international trade systems are discussed, emphasizing regulatory necessity. Strongman politics in Europe pose threats to EU stability and financial security amid rising debt and market confidence. The episode also touches on recent Eurozone GDP revisions and innovative marketing strategies in various sectors.
Feb 11, 2025 • 34min
Will the West unite against its new common enemy? (That's America, in case you hadn't guessed)
Canada should join the EU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2025 • 32min
Finding nobility in the health service. Something notably absent in the White House
Why cause chaos? 'Because I can'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2025 • 28min
Should the first act of Ireland's new government be an emergency budget?
Hoping for the best and not preparing for the worst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2025 • 29min
Wanted: politicians who fill in potholes. Delivery, delivery, delivery
Where is Ireland's charismatic right-wing rabble rouser? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2025 • 30min
Are you warming to Donald Trump?
Day 1 of the new era Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
