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.
Episodes
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Aug 9, 2022 • 38min
Taiwan and the Global Economy (With Angelica Oung)
Taiwan was all over the news this week. We explore why this small island will be the most sensitive geo-strategic location for the coming showdown between the USA and China. The global economy can survive a conflict with Russia, with China all bets are off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 4, 2022 • 37min
Is Putin winning?
The War in Ukraine is entering its 6th month, many predicted it wouldn't last 6 days. As time drags on and Russia's energy strategy begins to pay off, can the West remain united? What does phase 2 of the war look like - and who is the most likely winner? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 37min
Why Manufacturing Matters
Ireland is a manufacturing powerhouse, producing half as much as the UK per year, despite having a population that is 13 times smaller. With 1% of EU's population, Ireland produces 5% of total EU industrial output. 30 years ago, Ireland had practically no manufacturing base to speak of. How was this transformation achieved? Can it be sustained? Can a strong manufacturing base explain a countries political and social outlook and what else can developed from manufacturing prowess? If Ireland can build a manufacturing base from scratch, can other countries follow suit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2022 • 30min
Why the Italian government crumbled
Draghi is out and the Italian government is heading for yet another election - what is happening with this country that seems to be in constant political turmoil? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2022 • 35min
How & why recessions happen
Starting with a Chinese example before moving to Ireland, we breakdown how exactly recessions happen, how one person’s behaviour spreads through society and what the current signals are saying about the winter to come Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2022 • 37min
The Coming Currency Crises. Are you safe?
Bit of a macroeconomic-fest this one. We examine currency crises and why currency collapses could become contagious. We are heading into strange economic times, expect far more currency crises than the mainstream expects. Watch this space in the Autumn. Expect debt forgiveness ahead. Plus this week we have a new slot: my answers to your questions on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2022 • 36min
What China’s shock recession means for you!
China is hurtling towards recession. This is a dramatic shift in the global economy which will have huge unforeseen consequence for the economy. Plus, last week Sony Kapoor outlined why the economically, financially and politically next ten years won’t be any like the last two or three decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2022 • 45min
The new financial era is here for a coming world where there will be more Nigerians than Europeans
For financial markets, the last three decades of easy money is officially over. Sony Kapoor joins us to tease out the world economy at this inflection point. Fascinating, wide ranging, optimistic and urgent. You'll love this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2022 • 36min
The end of Boris Johnson and the British Inconsistent Triplet
It’s finally happening! The "chaos monkey" is gone, but the chaos remains. We look at the trilemma facing the next British leader or as I prefer to call it the "inconsistent triplet" at the heart of UK policy making. What comes next for the UK? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2022 • 47min
In conversation with Gary Shteyngard
Today’s pod is going to be slightly eccentric, we’re going to look at the world’s big events of the last year through the eyes of one of the world’s best satirist: Gary Shteyngard. In this wide ranging interview we’ll cover everything from Russia to Covid - and everything in between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
