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FULL SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/macrodose⁠⁠⁠⁠On this week's episode of The Curve, James Meadway and Grace Blakeley discuss Rachel Reeves spending review, expected to mark a miserable return to austerity (1:41).In the full episode, James and Grace discuss Starmer pledging to increase defence spending to put Britain in a state of ‘war-fighting readiness’, and the Autonomy Institute's report on how maximum temperatures limits will be required for workplaces.Autonomy Report: https://www.ier.org.uk/news/autonomy-institute-report-finds-2-3rds-of-uk-labour-force-could-be-working-in-extreme-heatwaves-by-end-of-2020s/Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠planetbproductions.co.uk

Join Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now, who sheds light on international trade and his book, Pharmonomics. Maria Finnerty, lead economist at CAFOD, discusses the pressing issues of global debt justice. Kojo Koram, a law reader at Birkbeck College and author of Uncommon Wealth, analyzes the challenges facing neoliberalism today. The trio delves into the impacts of Trump's presidency on global trade dynamics, the urgent need for equitable policies, and the role of grassroots movements in shaping a sustainable future.

To celebrate the launch of The BREAK—DOWN ISSUE #1, editor Adrienne Buller was joined by Quinn Slobodian and Geoff Mann for a timely conversation on the afterlives of neoliberalism, the climate crisis, and the global rise of the far right.ISSUE #1The BREAK—DOWN is dedicated to exploring the political economy of the climate crisis. We bring together personal stories, cultural critique, expert insight and radical imagination to explore the systems driving ecological collapse — and what it might take to confront them.In the wake of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, our first issue, RIGHT TURN, explores climate politics in an age of rising authoritarianism, asking what happens when the future of the planet is shaped by a hardening new right.Issue ⁠⁠#1⁠⁠ is available now. Buy a print copy ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

On this week's MACRODOSE, James Meadway unpacks: First, the UK avoids recession! Where did recent positive GDP figures come from and are they sustainable? (0:48) Second, more news from "The Uninsurable World", as global losses from natural disasters hit $318 billion in 2024 (3:28). And finally, how the Labour government is responding to historic droughts in the UK (12:07). For exclusive content - including our new chat show, The Curve, and Macrodose’s monthly newsletter, The Fix - visit: https://www.patreon.com/macrodose.Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠.To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠planetbproductions.co.uk⁠.

FULL SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/macrodose⁠⁠⁠On this week's episode of The Curve, James Meadway is joined by Faiza Shaheen - distinguished policy fellow at the London School of Economics - to discuss the trade deal recently announced between the UK and US (1:49).In the full episode, James and Faiza investigate the sudden flurry of interest in the term “geoeconomics”, and reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is about to review Cash ISAs.Macrodose LIVE tickets (May 22nd): ⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/macrodose-live-green-futures-in-the-age-of-trump-tickets-1325086472309⁠ Pre-order issue one of The Break Down magazine: ⁠https://www.break-down.org/issues/1⁠Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠⁠⁠To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠⁠⁠planetbproductions.co.uk

UK food suppliers issue urgent warnings about climate change impacting food security, as unpredictable weather poses significant risks. Meanwhile, rising tensions between India and Pakistan threaten water resource treaties, adding to the geopolitical strain. The discussion also highlights the need for effective adaptation strategies, advocating for better flood defenses, public water ownership, and sustainable farming practices to fortify communities against climate-related challenges.

FULL SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/macrodose⁠⁠On this week's episode of The Curve, James Meadway is joined by Adrienne Buller from The Break Down to discuss the electrical blackouts that hit southern europe, what caused them, and what they mean for climate policy (2:05).In the full episode, James and Adrienne go over the Canadian election results, the latest on international trade after Trump's liberation day, and the launch of The Break Down's first magazine issue.Macrodose LIVE tickets (May 22nd): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/macrodose-live-green-futures-in-the-age-of-trump-tickets-1325086472309 Pre-order issue one of The Break Down magazine: https://www.break-down.org/issues/1Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠⁠To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠⁠planetbproductions.co.uk

On this week’s MACRODOSE, James Meadway breaks down two big stories. First (0:35), as US investors continue their sell-off, what could de-dollarisation mean for global markets and the balance of economic power? Second (8:41), James reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis following his passing—highlighting the economic themes of his papacy that have been largely overlooked in mainstream tributes.🎟 LIVE show tickets! (May 22nd)Green Futures in the Age of Trump, with James Meadway, Kojo Koram, Adrienne Buller & Nick Dearden:⁠https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/macrodose-live-green-futures-in-the-age-of-trump-tickets-1325086472309⁠For exclusive content—including our new chat show The Curve and Macrodose’s monthly newsletter The Fix—head to:https://www.patreon.com/macrodoseGot a question or comment? Drop us a line at ⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠.Learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions:planetbproductions.co.uk⁠

FULL SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/macrodose⁠On this week's episode of The Curve, James Meadway and Grace Blakeley are joined by Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now and author of Trade Secrets: The Truth About the US Trade Deal and How We Can Stop It. Together, James, Grace & Nick discuss the continued fallout from Trump's tariff turbulence (2:12).In the full episode, they unpack the big British Steel debate here the UK, and the landmark UN decision to force shipping firms to pay for CO2 emissions. Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠planetbproductions.co.uk⁠

On this week's MACRODOSE, James Meadway focuses on the one huge story of the week: Trump’s tariffs and the end of globalisation (1:17). As Washington announces a sweeping 10% minimum tariff on all US imports, decades of economic orthodoxy are being upended—and the world economy is being reshaped before our eyes. What do we make of it, and what happens next?For exclusive content—including our new chat show, The Curve, and Macrodose’s monthly newsletter, The Fix—visit: https://www.patreon.com/macrodose.Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠.To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠planetbproductions.co.uk⁠.