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.
Episodes
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Nov 28, 2023 • 54min
These Times - Can British Growth Ever Recover?
The podcast discusses the sorry state of Britain's economy and explores the challenges of achieving growth. They analyze UK living standards, the government's plan to cut national insurance rates, and the impact of rising interest rates. The concept of 'Nice' no longer applies to the current economy and the podcast explores the possibility of a post-growth world. They also discuss the importance of GDP per capita, stagnant wages, and low productivity growth. The impact of energy importation and demographics on the economy are also examined.
Nov 21, 2023 • 58min
These Times - David Cameron's Failed Foreign Policy
The podcast discusses David Cameron's foreign policy, including his skepticism towards the European Union, involvement in the Brexit referendum, challenges with the Lisbon Treaty, British defense policy, Obama's frustration, consequences of Western intervention, decision-making failures, stances on China and Israel, and overall impact of his foreign policy decisions.
Nov 14, 2023 • 54min
These Times - Decision 2024: What’s at stake for Israel, Ukraine, and the world next year
This podcast discusses the upcoming U.S election and its potential effects on American policy towards the Middle East, Ukraine, and China. The topics covered include Obama's foreign policy shift towards China, the Biden administration's approach, the role of the Middle East in Trump and Biden's administrations, the US-China tech war, Iran and Israel, Ukraine policy, and potential foreign policy challenges for President Biden.
Nov 7, 2023 • 56min
These Times - Britain's Israel-Palestine Dilemma
This podcast explores the history of Britain's relationship with the Israel-Palestine question, including the Balfour Declaration, Britain's withdrawal from Israel-Palestine, the government's changing stance on the conflict, and their role in the aftermath of Israel's creation. It also discusses the shift in the British government's relationship with Israel during the Yom Kippur War and the geopolitical dilemmas faced by Britain in aligning with America.
Oct 31, 2023 • 52min
These Times - Israel Invades: The Gazan Trap, with Shashank Joshi
The Economist's defence editor, Shashank Joshi, discusses Israel's strategic aim in Gaza, the challenges of a ground-war, the dilemma of occupying Gaza or building a protective wall, the evolving weaponry in Gaza, and the geopolitical implications of the Israel-Iran conflict.
Oct 23, 2023 • 57min
These Times - Israel vs Iran: The Deadliest Foes
In this week's episode, Tom and Helen explore the long and fraught history of Iranian-Israeli relations, and ask how Israel vs Iran became the most dangerous prospect in the Middle-East Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2023 • 60min
These Times - The Israel-Hamas War
In this week's episode Tom and Helen discuss the history of Israel and the geopolitical fault-lines running through the Middle East Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2023 • 55min
These Times - Jamie Carragher: My History of Liverpool
Jamie Carragher, Liverpool's favourite son, discusses Liverpool's sectarian past, Brexit, Keir Starmer, and secret Tory footballers. They explore the deep connections between Liverpool and Celtic football clubs and the influence of football on tough times. The divisiveness of football in Liverpool, the struggles faced by supporters, and the city's resilience are also discussed. Additionally, they address the current state of the city, political knowledge, and homelessness. The economic disparities between Liverpool's center and outskirts, the impact of the Tory conference and HS2 reversal, and Liverpool's perspective on the EU and skepticism towards authority are explored.
Oct 9, 2023 • 57min
These Times - Keir Starmer's Europe Problem
During the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Tom and Helen explore Labour's uneasy relationship with the Europe question - and the potential challenges it poses for Keir Starmer going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2023 • 55min
These Times - Rishi Sunak's Challenge
With the Conservative Conference currently taking place in Manchester, Tom and Helen discuss the upcoming challenges facing the Prime Minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
