The Econoclasts
UnHerd
The Econoclasts is a new podcast from UnHerd hosted by economist Yanis Varoufakis and journalist Wolfgang Munchau. While they don't always agree politically, they are united in one conviction: the consensus is rotten. Mainstream economics has consistently failed to predict the events that shape our world, yet this broken orthodoxy still dominates policy and media. Each week, they choose two pillars of the established orthodoxy — the "settled facts" — and shatter them, cutting through the spin to connect the dots between money, geopolitics, and the real forces shaping our future.Don't forget to rate, like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 49min
These Times Live: War and Peace in the Middle East
From Houthi ship attacks to the spectre of Iranian aggression, the Middle East seems set to become the next front for violent conflict. Could the turbulent history of the region tell us something about what its future holds? Join These Times’ Tom McTague and Helen Thompson for the first live recording of their hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 • 58min
These Times - The Return of ISIS
As the dust settles in Moscow, Tom and Helen ask from where did Isis come, and why are they still here... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2024 • 59min
These Times - Paul Morland: The Power of Population
Demographer Paul Morland discusses the geopolitics and economics of demography, highlighting the impact of population shifts on global power dynamics, the significance of fertility rates, and the challenges of an aging population in Japan. The podcast delves into historical examples like Britain's demographic revolution and Cold War Russia, emphasizing the crucial role of demography in understanding past and future world trends.
Mar 26, 2024 • 55min
These Times - We Need to Talk About Turkey
In this week's episode, Tom and Helen turn to Turkey, the country at the crossroads of global geopolitics, and ask why it is so important to the future of the 21st Century...Please join us at the UnHerd Club on 8th April for our first live event "War and Peace in the Middle East", where Tom and Helen are diving deeper into the geopolitics of the Middle-East... Don't miss it! Tickets belowhttps://club.unherd.com/event/these-times-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
These Times - What’s the Matter with Western Europe?
Exploration of the economic binds of France and Germany, geopolitical challenges faced by Western Europe post-2008 financial crisis, power shifts between US, EU, and China, impact of shale oil boom on energy dynamics, divergence in US and EU economies, analysis of EU's single market, Europe's defense capabilities dilemma, and divergent approaches of Western European powers towards US relations and geopolitics.
Mar 12, 2024 • 59min
These Times - What's the Point of Emmanuel Macron?
This week, Tom and Helen turn to France's divisive leader, Emmanuel Macron, and explore whether there is any strategic substance behind the grand speeches, declarations and interventions....Elsewhere at UnHerd, we have launched our new Spring Sale which gives subscribers unlimited access to our articles, subscriber-only app, and ability to join the conversation in the comment section, and that’s all for just £4.99 per year, and for all our UK listeners you can get your first month free. Just visit the link belowhttps://unherd.com/spring-sale/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
These Times - Britain's Lethal Economic Bind
In this week's episode Tom and Helen explore what has happened to the British economy over the past 20 years, and why is it becoming increasingly difficult for it to adjust to the new economic and geopolitical world.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2024 • 57min
These Times - Germany's Economic Reckoning
The podcast delves into Germany's economic struggles, energy shocks from Ukraine, and disruptions like strikes. It explores Germany's ties with China and Russia, challenges in maintaining autonomy, and the impact of global shifts. The episode also touches on retirement savings for Black Americans, Meta's dark side, and Germany's response to Russia's invasion. It highlights Germany's vulnerability to high energy prices, shifts in global relations, and internal divisions on approaches towards China.
Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 2min
These Times - Europe’s Reckoning with Ukraine
Exploring Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the challenges faced by the US and EU in protecting Ukraine's independence. Delving into geopolitical dynamics, gas pipelines, Trump impeachment, Biden's presidency, and Ukraine's role in global politics.
Feb 13, 2024 • 58min
These Times - The War for Ukraine: How History Came Roaring Back
The podcast explores the history of Ukrainian independence and its implications for Ukraine's future, Europe, and NATO. It discusses the geopolitical context leading to the Russo-Ukrainian war and the economic struggles and political challenges faced by Russia and Ukraine. The podcast also covers the Orange Revolution, Ukraine's dilemma in its relationship with Russia and the West, and the consequences of an independent Ukrainian nation state.
