The David McWilliams Podcast
David McWilliams & John Davis
The aim of this weekly podcast is to make economics easy, uncomplicated and accessible. With the world at a political, technological and financial tipping point, economics has never been so important to all of us and yet, it’s made inaccessible and complicated by so many.I’ve always thought what is complicated is rarely important and what is important is rarely complicated.That will be our motto.Every week we are going to tease out some big economic or political issue facing us, not just here in Ireland but in Europe and further afield. Globalisation has brought us all together. We all face similar challenges whether you live in Dublin, London, Minnesota or Milan.If you would like to enjoy all of our content ad-free and have early access to episodes, subscribe to DMCW+ on Apple Podcast.If you would like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/DavidMcWilliams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 33min
How India became the coming power
Explore the rise of India from colonialism to capitalism, its potential to become a global power, and its quest to become rich before it becomes old. The podcast discusses the Indian economy's transformation and growth, the impact of democracy and socialist experiments, and India's competitive advantage. It also touches on cyber crimes, the Indian diaspora's role in India's growth, and the financial impact of remittances.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 39min
The tragedy of state outsourcing
The podcast discusses the challenges of construction costs and building efficiency, infrastructure development and cost management, learning from best practices, and the popularity of engineering. It emphasizes the need for reasonable prices and rates in construction, the importance of accommodating projected population growth, and adopting a long-term approach to infrastructure planning.
Aug 31, 2023 • 43min
Uncovering Portugal
Portugal’s current economic situation can only be explained through its rich & expansive history. As we tease out the various chapters of Portugal we uncover another nation that although is supposed to be rich, feels poor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 33min
Ireland is a teenager in a geriatric home
Conspiracy theories, Putin compared to dictators, aging population and economic challenges, implications on EU and ECB policies, book club announcement, impact of aging population on European policies, relationship between Ireland, America, and Europe.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 35min
We need to invest now, or face the consequences
This podcast explores the Irish banking system and criticizes the government's approach. The hosts discuss the recent ATM malfunction and its connection to banks not paying out money. They also explore a small town football tournament and the history of the Bank of Ireland. They highlight the impact of banks being hesitant to lend on SMEs and the need for wise economic decisions.
Aug 22, 2023 • 45min
The end of the Chinese financial miracle?
Discussion about the Chinese property market boom and crash, concerns regarding China's economic growth and stability, impact of demographic changes, encroachment of the state on the private sector, China's relationship with Russia, and the global impact of China's economic slowdown.
Aug 17, 2023 • 43min
Poland rising
Exploring the opportunities of immigration and language learning, the podcast discusses the value of Polish immigrants in Ireland and suggests embracing this through language classes. The hosts share personal experiences in France and Poland, highlight Poland's historical changes, and discuss the country's complex sociopolitical landscape.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 39min
The Easiest Way to Rob a Bank is to Run It
Ireland's banks are stealing their customers' money by not passing on interest income to savers. The podcast also discusses experiences in Washington, D.C., America's technological advancements, and the scandal in the Irish banking system. The chapter on Irish banks explores their unfair practices and their impact on the economy. The podcast also touches on insider-outsider dynamics and includes an identity theft protection ad.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 36min
The Reign in Spain
Continuing our European tour we arrive in the the Iberian Peninsula. What makes Spain, this most brilliant of countries tick? With many European countries leaning to the right, Spain has been an interesting outlier - the centre has just held! Join us today as we’re joined with Prof Joe Haslam for a “tour de force” on Spain, its economics, politics, industry and future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 39min
Is the DeGrowth Movement the future?
One of the most talked about global movements is the DeGrowth movement which believes economic growth is the problem and if we can wean ourselves of the economics of growth, lots of good things will flow. Today, we interrogate this notion, is it a brilliant soundbite or a true and practical guideline for a new world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
