Peter Zeihan, a geopolitical strategist and founder of Zeihan on Geopolitics, joins Scott to discuss why he’s bearish on China, bullish on U.S. demographics, and skeptical of AI.
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How Long Can the American Economy Hold? — with Kai Ryssdal
Scott speaks with Kai Ryssdal, the host and senior editor of the public media program Marketplace, the nation’s most listened-to show on business and the economy. They discuss the state of the U.S. economy amid Trump’s tariffs, a government shutdown, and political dysfunction. Th ... Show More
58m 15s
Oct 7
China Decode: China’s Next 5-Year Plan & Xi’s Possible Successor
In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down Xi Jinping’s next five-year plan and the politics behind it, explore the US-China soybean trade war and its impact on American farmers, and dive into the rise of a viral “Chinese Trump” comedian. Learn more abo ... Show More
40m 48s
May 2025
Why the U.S. Can’t Break Up with China — ft. Alice Han
Scott and Ed discuss the market’s reaction to Trump’s drug pricing plan, Perplexity’s latest funding round, and Coinbase’s addition to the S&P 500. Then Alice Han, China economist and director at Greenmantle, returns to the show to break down how China views the ongoing trade war ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2025
The State of Trade with China — ft. Alice Han
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the aluminum and steel tariffs, Trump’s plan to close the carried interest loophole, and Elon Musk’s bid for OpenAI. Then Alice Han, China economist and director at Greenmantle, returns to the show to break down the potential impact of Tru ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2024
What’s the Biggest Threat to the U.S. Economy’s Soft-Landing? — ft. Mark Zandi
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Starboard Value’s activist stake in Pfizer, the end of the Longshoremen’s strike, and Ben Horowitz’s decision to donate to Kamala Harris’s campaign. Then Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics, joins the show to discuss the recen ... Show More
58m 58s
Jul 2023
Mind Games: How Confidence Shapes our Financial Markets, with Economist Peter Atwater
#452: Peter Atwater, an economics professor at The College of William and Mary and author of “The Confidence Map,” joins us to discuss how confidence shapes our financial markets.He explains how The Hunger Games relates to the Lehman Brothers collapse. He describes why you should ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2025
The Big 2025 Economy Forecast: AI and Big Tech, Nuclear’s Renaissance, Trump vs. China, and What’s Eating Europe?
Happy new year! And what better way to celebrate the freshly torn calendar page than by welcoming one of Derek's favorite writers to the show to tell us what's in store for the 2025 economy. Michael Cembalest is the chairman of market and investment strategy for JPMorgan Asset Ma ... Show More
1h 12m
Feb 2025
Ray Dalio on AI, Job Loss & the Future of the Economy | #EP 148
In this episode, Ray and Peter discuss the changing world order, China vs. the USA, and Ray’s thoughts on the future of the US.
Recorded on Feb 3rd, 2025Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice.
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1h 46m