Macrodose

MACRODOSE EXTRA takes you behind the scenes to go in-depth with some of the leading voices from the world of economics. Our guest today is Richard Jones. Richard is Professor of Materials Physics and Innovation Policy at the University of Manchester. His blog ’Soft Machines’ provides excellent insight into nanotechnology, and the UK government's wider science and technology policies. In this interview we talked specifically about semiconductors, which are fuelling resource conflicts and trade wars around the world. What is a semiconductor? Why should we care about them? And how are they shaping global economic trends?

Analyzing the devastating events in Israel and Palestine with a focus on the wider geopolitical and economic forces behind the conflict. Discussing the potential wider economic fallout and the attempts at normalization between Gulf States and Israel. Exploring the consequences of the worsening debt crisis in the Global South and the impact of the conflict on commodity prices, particularly oil and gas.

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On this week’s Macrodose, Owen Jones debriefs us on the Labour and Conservative party conferences after attending both in the last week. He explores how the Tory Conference might represent a scary swing to the far right (1:04) and asks what can we actually expect from Starmerism with Labour seemingly on the precipice of government and promising to fight the next election on the economy (10:48)? A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the show running and we are very grateful. If you have the means and enjoy our work, head over to patreon.com/Macrodose and subscribe today. We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or get in touch at macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk For more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, go to https://planetbproductions.co.uk/

On this week’s Macrodose, Níall Glynn leads a deep dive into monopoly capitalism - untangling the web of concentrated power that touches every corner of our lives (0:59). A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the show running and we are very grateful. If you have the means and enjoy our work, head over to patreon.com/Macrodose and subscribe today. We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or get in touch at macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk For more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, go to https://planetbproductions.co.uk/

Isabella Weber, an economist, discusses the causes and consequences of inflation, emphasizing the impact of supply chain disruptions. The podcast explores inflated prices in important sectors, proposes interventions, and highlights the importance of sector-specific measures. Government interventions in economic shocks and climate change are also discussed, along with disaster preparedness and historical price revolutions.

On this week’s Macrodose, Sarah Jaffe digs deeper into the United Auto Workers strike  (1:01) and a listener question - how can care and teaching jobs challenge our assumptions about trade union struggles (15:13)? A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the show running and we are very grateful. If you have the means and enjoy our work, head over to patreon.com/Macrodose and subscribe today. We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or get in touch at macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk For more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, go to https://planetbproductions.co.uk/ Sarah’s list of further reading: https://jacobin.com/2023/08/shawn-fain-uaw-big-three-automakers-thirty-two-hour-workweek  https://prospect.org/labor/2023-09-07-auto-workers-contract-talks-stellantis-threatens-move-south/  https://inthesetimes.com/article/ultium-cells-uaw-gm-ford-stellantis-electric-vehicles https://newrepublic.com/article/175507/uaw-electric-vehicles-strike-workers https://uaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ultium-White-Paper.pdf  https://newrepublic.com/article/154129/general-motors-plant-closed-lordstown-ohio-road-not-taken  https://newrepublic.com/article/155466/lordstown-ohio-general-motors-strike-contract-vote https://dilettantearmy.com/articles/minor-victories-labor-exploitation-and-the-affirmation-trap  https://www.redpepper.org.uk/back-in-action-report-on-the-us-labour-movement/  https://prospect.org/labor/workers-rally-against-trumps-broken-promises/  https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/09/joe-biden-is-about-to-go-where-no-president-has-gone-before/ https://edition.cnn.com/2023/09/24/business/auto-workers-strike-job-security/index.html

Fill out our listener survey here: tinyurl.com/3xsja7pw On this week’s Macrodose, James Meadway breaks down: the United Auto Workers strike that’s got the US establishment worried  (1:15), the new era of capitalism: 15 years on from the 2008 financial crash (7:23) and a listener question - why is economic inactivity on the rise in the UK (12:10)? A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the show running and we are very grateful. If you have the means and enjoy our work, head over to patreon.com/Macrodose and subscribe today. We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or get in touch at macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk For more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, go to https://planetbproductions.co.uk/

Fill out our listener survey here: tinyurl.com/3xsja7pw On this week’s Macrodose, James Meadway breaks down: Britain's failed offshore wind auction (0:46), Panama Canal drying up (7:00) and a listener question: cost-free reforms vs redistributive policies - could Starmer’s tinkering actually change things (14:37)?  A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the show running and we are very grateful. If you have the means and enjoy our work, head over to patreon.com/Macrodose and subscribe today. We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or get in touch at macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk For more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, go to https://planetbproductions.co.uk/

On this week’s Macrodose, James Meadway breaks down: the dangerous defunding of Britain’s schools (0:46), the central bankers' annual gathering in Wyoming last week (9:43) and a listener question on China, resource conflicts and the "new commodity superpowers" (15:15). A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the show running and we are very grateful. If you have the means and enjoy our work, head over to patreon.com/Macrodose and subscribe today. We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or get in touch at macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk For more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, go to https://planetbproductions.co.uk/