Ones and Tooze

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The Economics of Asylum-Seekers Oct 25, 2024

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More than a million people applied for asylum in Europe last year—helping to stoke an immigration backlash on the continent. Even some centrist governments across Europe are adopting far-right policies on immigration and asylum. Adam and Cameron discuss.

Also on the show: The World Bank and global poverty.

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Will China’s Stimulus Efforts Work? Oct 18, 2024

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As China prepares a raft of stimulus measures to reboot the country’s domestic economy, Adam and Cameron discuss whether or not the measures will be effective.

Also on the show: Adam and Cameron continue their tradition of discussing the annual Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. The 2024 prize went to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson, whose work helped highlight differences in prosperity between nations.

To learn more about their work, check out this paper by the three winners on the causes of long-run growth: https://www.nber.org/papers/w10481

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The Economics of Donald Trump Oct 11, 2024

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Weeks before the presidential election, Adam and Cameron discuss the state of Donald Trump’s financial empire. He got his start in the New York City real estate market and made more money—and became more famous—as the host of a reality television show. But Trump is also a social media executive and cryptocurrency trader. If elected, does he stand to benefit from his economic program of high tariffs and a weaker dollar?

Also on the show: Pumpkin spice has become a billion-dollar industry worldwide. How did that happen?

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A Year to the War in Gaza Oct 04, 2024

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On Oct. 7, 3023, Hamas militants attacked southern Israel and killed some 1,200 people. Israel responded with an invasion of Gaza, killing more than 41,000 Palestinians so far, most of them civilians. On this episode, Adam and Cameron consider the economic impact of the war on Gaza, Israel, and other parts of the region.

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Live From New York’s Caveat Theater Sep 27, 2024

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Adam and Cameron taped this episode in front of a live audience at the Caveat Theater in New York City. They talk about the life and ideas of economist John Maynard Keynes.

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Live From D.C.’s Sixth and I Sep 20, 2024

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Hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze take to the stage in front of a live audience at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C., for a wide-ranging discussion. Their conversation touches on topics as varied as Adam’s quest for U.S. citizenship, former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s dire report on the state of Europe’s economy, and what to make of some of the swing states in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

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The Impact of Interest Rate Cuts Sep 13, 2024

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With data showing a weakened labor market and a potential recession on the horizon in the United States, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates. Adam and Cameron discuss what it means for the economy.

Come see Adam and Cameron’s live taping in Washington, D.C. on September 17 at the beautiful Sixth and I venue. Or purchase VIP tickets and meet them in person. Follow the link below for details.

https://www.sixthandi.org/event/foreign-policys-ones-and-tooze-podcast/

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Climate Democracy and Climate Radicalism Sep 06, 2024

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In today’s episode, hosts Adam Tooze and Cameron Abadi discuss climate policy and how it’s playing out on both sides of the Atlantic. In the first half of the show, they look into the effectiveness of the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in the United States in 2022, and how it’s faring two years later. Then they direct their focus on efforts to reduce carbon emissions in Germany and see what has been effective and where there are stumbling blocks.

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Adam and Cameron’s live taping next month in New York is sold out. But there are still tickets available for the live show in Washington, D.C. Follow the link below for tickets.

Sixth & I in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, September 17.

https://www.sixthandi.org/event/foreign-policys-ones-and-tooze-podcast/

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Cameron’s book Climate Radicals is on sale Sept. 10 and and available for pre-order now: https://amzn.to/3ASyK1v

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Hezbollah and the Lebanese Economy Aug 30, 2024

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The Lebanese pound has lost 98 percent of its value since 2019—just one sign among many that the country’s economy is in free fall. Cameron and Adam dig in.

Also on the show, another installment in the series on U.S. swing states—this time, Michigan.

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Adam and Cameron’s live taping next month in New York is sold out. But there are still tickets available for the live show in Washington, D.C. Follow the link below for tickets.

Sixth & I in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, September 17.

https://www.sixthandi.org/event/foreign-policys-ones-and-tooze-podcast/

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Why Are Food Prices Surging? Aug 23, 2024

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With a 20 percent hike in the cost of food, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is vowing to crack down on price-gouging. But is that what grocery chains are doing? Adam and Cameron discuss.

Also on the show, how the political tumult in Bangladesh will affect the country's economy.

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Adam and Cameron will be doing two live shows next month—one in Washington, D.C., and the other in New York City. Follow the links below for tickets.

Sixth & I in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, September 17.

https://www.sixthandi.org/event/foreign-policys-ones-and-tooze-podcast/

The Caveat in New York City on Wednesday, September 25.

https://www.caveat.nyc/events/ones-and-tooze-9-25-2024

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