The first round of the French presidential election is coming up on April 10. On the latest episode of Ones and Tooze, Adam and Cameron analyze what French President Emmanuel Macron’s views really are – and what it says about how France has changed. Also, there’s an April Fools’ Day special: a segment on the economics of humor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 100,000 people currently want to evacuate the besieged city of Mariupol in Ukraine. On this episode of Ones and Tooze, Adam Tooze and Cameron Abadi look at the significance of this port city to Ukraine and Russia’s military campaign. Also on the show, Tooze and Abadi commemorate the Godfather’s 50th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than 50 million people are living under lockdown restrictions in China amid a dramatic surge of COVID cases. Adam and Cameron discuss the potential economic impact for countries around the world.Also, just in time for spring, a segment on the global flower industry, worth some $8.5 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the war in Ukraine entered its third week, the price of a barrel of oil peaked at $130, its highest since 2008. The pain is already spreading around the world—to people who rely on gas to get to work or oil to heat their homes. On the show this week, Adam and Cameron discuss the possible longterm effects of the spike, including the impact on inflation and climate change.Also on the show: Don't bet against New Yorkers. In the first month since gambling became legal in the state, residents put down a record $2 billion in wagers.The real winners are the tax authorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Adam and Cameron discuss the sanctions Europe and the United States have imposed on Russia's economy in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The penalties are unprecedented in scope but will they bring an early end to the war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Cameron and Adam discuss the sanctions President Biden has imposed on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine and the gaping hole that allows Russia to continue exporting oil and gas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Cameron take a closer look at the economics of the Canadian trucker protest to see how much damage one blockade can inflict on the entire Canadian economy and why a singular bridge has such outsized importance for trade between the US and Canada. In the second segment, a look at the Winter Olympics from an economic standpoint; how beneficial are they for the host country, the IOC, and individual athletes? And how much is an Olympic gold medal actually worth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. economy grew close to 6% in 2021, the strongest year in nearly four decades. On this episode of Ones and Tooze, Adam Tooze and Cameron Abadi analyze how we have bounced back from the pandemic recession, and what ways the economy is still falling short. Spoiler: It’s more than inflation. Also on this show, a Valentine’s Day special: Tooze and Abadi look into why perfume is booming and how the scent industry actually works.Save 15% on FP subscriptions. Visit https://foreignpolicy.com/subscribe/ and enter code TOOZE at checkout to claim this offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cryptocurrency market has lost some $1.1 trillion in value over recent months. On this episode, Adam and Cameron discuss what accounts for the tumble and what function crypto serves beyond its appeal to financial speculators.Also on the show, the last of our lifecycle segments focuses on inheritance and, more specifically, on where the vast fortunes accumulated by the Baby Boomer generation will go when its members die off.Save 15% on FP subscriptions. Visit https://foreignpolicy.com/subscribe/ and enter code TOOZE at checkout to claim this offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Prime Minister Boris Johnson loses his job over the the scandals now engulfing the British government, his political obituary will focus on just three things: Brexit, COVID, and Partygate. On this week's episode, Adam and Cameron discuss the sordid legacy of a man who seemed almost invincible just two years ago, and analyze the economic impact of Johnson's policies.Also on the show, part three of the lifecycle series: The Tawdry Arithmetic of the Midlife Crisis.Save 15% on FP subscriptions. Visit https://foreignpolicy.com/subscribe/ and enter code TOOZE at checkout to claim this offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices