Ep. 419: Twitter Fingers: Trump and Elon Clash + Stocks Surge Back Near Record Levels| Listen on Anghami

Jul 9

Ep. 422: Speculation Nation: Is Retail FOMO Flashing a Warning?

From recent book releases to market updates, economic indicators, and competitive hotdog eating, Jared and Cameron cover it all in episode 422 of the BE SMART podcast. They discuss stocks hitting new highs, job market trends, the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF’s (IBIT) first 341 days ... Show More

19m 15s

Jun 24

Ep. 421: Fade Geopolitical Risk at Your Peril

In this episode of the BE SMART podcast, Jared discusses his hot-off-the-press book, RULE 62, before tackling the impact of geopolitical tensions on the economy. Also on deck: the recent decline in oil prices, the dollar’s performance amid potential interest rate cuts, shifts in ... Show More

13m 17s

Jun 17

Ep. 420: “Super Bullish” on Commodities: Does a Supercycle Await?

In episode 420 of the BE SMART podcast: Student loan collections are causing significant declines in credit scores, the housing market is experiencing a stalemate with more sellers than buyers, investors are making portfolio decisions based on political views, and commodities are ... Show More

19m 10s

Oct 2020

Where Do You Want to Live: Red State or Blue State?

We're supposed to be the United States of America. But in many ways, we're now divided into two very different nations: red states and blue states. Which ones are succeeding? Which ones are failing? And why? To answer these questions, economist Stephen Moore compares them side-by ... Show More

5m 28s

Jul 2021

Is It Time to Redistribute the Wealth?

Economic inequality has become a linchpin of modern politics. As nations around the world face a reckoning on racial and social justice and work to combat the economic impacts of the pandemic, we ask: Is it time to redistribute the wealth? Should we address growing inequality by ... Show More

53m 15s

Jun 23

Denmark Should Not be Rich

How does tiny, cold Denmark defy the odds to become one of the richest nations? Despite sky-high taxes and a lack of oil wealth, it boasts free education, universal healthcare, and global giants like Novo Nordisk. Unpack the Nordic model, flexicurity, and explore why high taxes h ... Show More

21m 45s

Aug 2024

739 - The American Dream

I started my own company, Happy English in 2010, but it wasn’t until several years later that it dawned on me that both of my grandfathers were also entrepreneurs. As immigrants, their families came to America seeking the prosperity and upward mobility that came along with the Am ... Show More

8m 2s

Mar 2024

Americans are opting to stay put

Americans have long been known for pulling up stakes and moving for economic opportunity. But rather than chasing higher-paying jobs, more Americans are reluctant to move — and housing costs have something to do with it. Plus, there’s plenty of economic data on the table to discu ... Show More

11m 1s

Jan 2024

26 - Better Financial Conditions Flag Soft Landing

Are economists overly pessimistic about the state of the economy? BMO Senior Economist, Sal Guatieri discusses the implications of easing financial conditions on the economic and rate outlooks for the U.S. and Canada. Visit BMO.com/onlineinvesting for more information and to lear ... Show More

6m 15s

May 2024

The Tragic Reality of Brain Drain on Poor Countries

The phenomenon of brain drain is when the best and brightest workers from poor countries immigrate to rich countries in the pursuit of higher pay and living conditions. This can hinder the development of poor countries because many of their best workers leave. Learn more about yo ... Show More

15m 11s

Dec 2023

Immigration Fueled Housing Shortage

On today’s show we are talking about the law of supply and demand. This is one of those principles that I treat with the same reverence as a law of physics. It’s a little like gravity. If you try to fight gravity, you’re probably going to come out on the losing end of that battle ... Show More

5m 32s

Feb 2025

Has Japan Mastered Economic Stagnation?

Japan was once on track to become the world’s largest economy, but after decades of stagnation, that future never came. From the post-war boom to the Plaza Accord, risk-averse business culture, and an aging population, Japan's rise and plateau have fascinated economists for years ... Show More

17m 49s

Mar 2023

Can Decentralization Save Humanity? – Why Smaller is Better in Politics

“…the world would be most happily governed if it consisted not of a few aggregations…with their accompaniments of despotism and tyrannic rule, but of a society of small States.” Saint Augustine, The Political Aspects of Saint Augustine’s City of God Should the states and provin ... Show More

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Ep. 419: Twitter Fingers: Trump and Elon...