In the wake of Trump's sweeping economic legislation, Jon is joined by Clara Mattei, Professor of Economics at The University of Tulsa and author of "The Capital Order," and James Robinson, Professor at the Harris School for Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Together, they explore how the myth of free markets masks government interventions for corp ... Show More
Oct 9
AI: What Could Go Wrong? with Geoffrey Hinton
As artificial intelligence advances at unprecedented speed, Jon is joined by Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and the "Godfather of AI," to understand what we've actually created. Together, they explore how neural networks and AI systems function, ... Show More
1h 42m
Oct 2
The Republican Playbook: Democrat Edition with Tim Miller and David Faris
As the government shutdown takes effect, Jon is joined by Roosevelt University Professor and contributing writer at The Nation David Faris, and "The Bulwark Podcast" host Tim Miller to examine Democratic strategy. Together, they explore what Democrats are hoping to achieve throug ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 25
Wanted: Democratic Leadership with DNC Chair Ken Martin
As millions struggle to turn their political frustration into positive action, Jon is joined by Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. Together, they explore the role of party leadership in rebuilding after electoral defeat, discuss the fundamental challenges and interna ... Show More
1h 23m
Jan 2025
Taking On the Tech Oligarchs, with Taylor Lorenz
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‘We’re Not Kidding’ is back! After a not-very-relaxing holiday break, Mehdi is joined by tech and online culture journalist (and new Zeteo contributor!) Taylor Lorenz to discuss the new age of American oligar ... Show More
40m 7s
Jun 2025
The Wolf-Krugman Exchange: The economy in an uncertain world
In the third of this six-part series of The Economics Show, Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discuss the dangers facing the world economy and wonder what outcomes are possible at summits such as the G7 in times of p ... Show More
43m 15s
Aug 18
'I Don't Give a Sh*t What DJ Khaled Thinks' - Anees on Political Music, Cancel Culture, and Zohran Mamdani
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comMehdi is joined by Palestinian-Lebanese-American singer-songwriter-rapper Anees to talk about his activism on Gaza and his belief in the power of music to influence politics.Anees tells Mehdi about his winding ... Show More
38m 26s
Feb 2025
How America Turned the World Economy Into a Weapon
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Edward Fishman, Professor at Columbia University, discusses his book Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. Oskar Lewnowski, Founder and Group CEO at Orion Resource Partners, talks about Pr ... Show More
21m 42s