Ones and Tooze

Argentina's new president, Javier Malay, a far-right libertarian and economist who plans to slash spending and close the country's central bank, is discussed in this podcast. His views, proposed reforms, and potential impact on the country are explored. The podcast also delves into the possibility of Argentina adopting dollarization to address its inflation crisis and the unique challenges Argentina faces as a large country.

Filmmaker Ridley Scott's movie on Napoleon Bonaparte is criticized for its historical inaccuracies. The podcast explores Napoleon's economic reforms and impact, and debates his legacy as a progressive reformer or ruthless conqueror. It also discusses his violent and repressive regime.

This podcast explores how wars and climate change have impacted the insurance industry. It discusses the challenges of acquiring homeowners insurance due to climate change and how geopolitical instability affects the complexity of the industry. The podcast also touches on the importance of insurance, the economic landscape of Bulgaria, and Bulgarian foreign policy and support for Ukraine.

The podcast discusses the attention-grabbing essay 'The Techno-Optimist Manifesto' by Marc Andreessen, which praises technology's role in wealth and happiness while promoting late-stage capitalism and American nationalism. They explore the evolution of venture capital, the implications of technological acceleration, and compare ideologies of technological embrace, including parallels to Nietzschean philosophy. They also delve into the fascination with nuclear power and its connection to Marc Andreessen's intellectual interests.

This podcast discusses the funding and effectiveness of the United Nations, the concept of the Swedish model and its challenges, and the politics of inflation in Sweden. Entertaining and informative!

Adam and Cam discuss German political parties, Germany's relationship to Israel, efficacy of border walls, state of higher education in Germany, rise of far right and far left parties, challenges posed by political phenomenon, Germany's economic situation, impact of lack of sunlight on mental health, Germany's changing identity and societal values, experience taking a test for German citizenship, unintended consequences of walls, disorder and lack of strategy in Europe

Analyzing the US deficit and its impact on the economy, concerns in bond markets, role of fiscal conservatives, tax cuts' effects on inflation and fiscal policy, interest rates' implications, and past fiscal policies. Exploring the history of baseball in the US, including the Civil War's impact and night games' introduction. Discussing the historical and cultural associations of cricket and soccer in Britain and the US, and the decline of working-class cricket due to privatization and neoliberalism.

Egypt's economic struggles and the impact of the Gaza war. The role of Egypt in diplomacy and humanitarian aid. Claudia Goldin's Nobel Prize-winning work on the gender pay gap. Factors contributing to the pay gap. Discussion on Russian propaganda and NATO expansion.

Explore the economic implications of the Israel/Gaza war, including the sustainability of Israel's war footing and the challenges of urban counterinsurgency operations. Learn about the motivations behind the attack, Israel's strategy, and the desperate situation in Gaza. Discover the effects of the war on the international economy and the involvement of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and China. Also, get a sneak peek into the creators of the podcast and an upcoming episode on NATO's role in the war in Ukraine.

The podcast explores the economic impact of asylum seekers and irregular migrants, discussing their contributions to GDP, employment opportunities, and overall economic growth. It also delves into the debate on pull factors in migration, questioning the role of welfare provisions. Additionally, it examines the impact of investment and migration on Germany's economy, emphasizing the need for responsible government investment in managing the asylum system.