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The Economics of Trump’s Conviction Jun 07, 2024

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The conviction of former U.S. President Donald Trump on 34 felony charges raises profound political questions but also some economic ones. Adam and Cameron dig in.

Also on the show: An economic perspective on D-Day—the Allied invasion of Normandy that began 80 years ago on June 6.

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EU Elections and the Far Right May 31, 2024

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European Union elections in the coming week will likely see a surge in support for populist right-wing parties. Adam and Cameron discuss the economics of the European Parliament.

Also on the show: What the UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid tells about Germany’s Ruhr valley.

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Introducing: The Afghan Impasse May 27, 2024

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We're popping up in your feed between episodes of Ones and Tooze to introduce you to a different show—produced by the team at Foreign Policy, in partnership with Doha Debates. The Negotiators, available exclusively on Wondery+, focuses on some of the most dramatic negotiations around the world—from diplomacy, to hostage crises, to labor disputes and more. On season 4, The Afghan Impasse, we explore why diplomats failed over 20 years to broker a peace agreement in Afghanistan.

This is a preview of episode 1, Original Sin, from reporter Soraya Lennie.

You can listen to the rest of this episode, and all seven episodes of The Negotiators - The Afghan Impasse, exclusively and ad-free with Wondery+. You can find the show and join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Apple Podcasts.

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The Economics of Assassinations May 24, 2024

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The recent attempt on the life of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico raises questions for Adam and Cameron. Do political assassinations mainly occur in advanced economies? Do they tend to bring about change or reinforce the status quo? And what does it cost to hire a hit man?

Also on the show: The economics of holiday grilling.

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The Macroeconomic Effects of Beyoncé May 17, 2024

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How successful is the American singer-songwriter Beyoncé? When she performed in Sweden last year, the event caused an uptick in the country’s inflation. Adam and Cameron explain.

Also on the show: The economics of Immanuel Kant.

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What's Wrong With Tesla? May 10, 2024

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Elon Musk's car company Tesla is in trouble. Its share price has plunged since the start of the year and the company has laid off thousands of employees. Adam and Cameron dig into the problems at Tesla and the reasons electric car companies in China are doing better.

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The Columbia Protests and the Economics of Divestment May 03, 2024

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With students at Columbia and other universities across the country demanding that their schools divest from Israel over the war in Gaza, Adam and Cameron discuss the economic angle: endowments, investments, and billionaire donors.

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The Speculative Economics Rising From the Film ‘Civil War’ Apr 26, 2024

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The new film Civil War, which follows a group of journalists making their way across a swath of fractured and war-torn America, is a box-office hit. It’s also an opportunity for Adam and Cameron to speculate on the economic implications of a real civil war in the United States.

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Live From DC Apr 19, 2024

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This episode features a live taping Adam and Cameron did at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC—covering the possible impact of a wider war in the Middle East and the economics of a future Biden or Trump administration.

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Famine in Gaza Apr 12, 2024

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As the Israel-Hamas war drags on, about half of the Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine, and the other half are experiencing acute food insecurity. Adam and Cameron discuss how humanitarian aid works in a crisis zone and what it would take to rebuild Gaza.

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