Welcome back to The Circular Economy Show and another episode of Circular Snapshots, where we unpack the headlines shaping the transition to a circular economy.
This month, Seb explores the EU’s upcoming Circular Economy Act and its shift toward positioning circularity as industrial strategy, not just environmental policy. We look at new global data reveali ... Show More
Feb 24
The hidden drivers enabling the circular economy
What do some of the more surprising stories of scale teach us about implementing the circular economy? In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Fin is joined by Rachel O’Reilly, Global Human Sustainability Design Director at Accenture, to discuss their upcoming report. The r ... Show More
24m 14s
Jun 2025
How Malaysia Did Economics Differently
Ever wondered how a small nation like Malaysia transformed from a colonial commodity hub into a Southeast Asian economic powerhouse? Nestled in the heart of global trade routes, Malaysia’s rise is a masterclass in leveraging geography, smart policies, and foreign expertise. But c ... Show More
17m 38s
Oct 2025
Capital Clash: Clean Energy vs Fossil Fuel Finance
Global energy investment is entering a period of realignment. Tariffs, inflation and geopolitical tensions have disrupted financial models, while a backlash against ESG along with renewed fossil fuel demand, driven partly by AI’s power needs, are redirecting capital flows. At the ... Show More
38m 58s
May 2024
China & the American Imperial Economy | Louis-Vincent Gave
<p dir="ltr">In <a href= "https://hiddenforces.io/podcasts/china-amp-the-american-imperial-economy-louis-vincent-gave"> Episode 364</a> of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Gavekal CEO Louis-Vincent Gave about de-dollarization, U.S. re-industrialization, and his case for ... Show More
41m 19s
Mar 2023
Keeping up with the gig economy
The gig economy, facilitated by internet platforms, has transformed our lives for the better. But what about the workers who drive us around, deliver our food, and perform other tasks through these platforms? As the gig economy grows, questions arise about worker protection, righ ... Show More
19m 44s
Nov 12
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics: Explained
Discover what drives lasting prosperity. This year, the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Mokyr, Aghion, and Howitt for demonstrating how technological innovation drove the surge in wealth during the Industrial Revolution. From steam engines to AI, learn why a lack of under ... Show More
18m 50s