Ones and Tooze

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The Arithmetic of Apple's $3 Trillion Valuation Jul 07, 2023

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This week, Apple became the first company ever to reach a valuation of $3 trillion. Is the company that Steve Jobs built really worth that much? Adam and Cameron discuss.

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The Rise and Fall of Yevgeny Prigozhin Jun 30, 2023

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The mutiny in Russia led by Yevgeny Prigozhin this past week raises tough questions about the future of President Vladimir Putin. Adam and Cameron discuss the military and economic implications.

Also on the show: The economics of fireworks.

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The United States vs. Europe Jun 23, 2023

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Europeans recall a time when the European Union’s economy was substantially larger than America’s. But in the past 15 years, the United States has surged, while Europe has declined. On the show this week, Adam and Cameron discuss why that is and what the implications are on both sides of the Atlantic.

Also on the show: the economics of drones.

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Ukraine's Daunting Economic Rebuild Jun 16, 2023

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On today's episode, Adam and Cam look at the devastating impact Russia's war on Ukraine has had on Ukraine's infrastructure - in particular the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. In the second segment, the two reflect back on the life of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and try to parse out how much his personal scandals impacted the national economy.

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The Economics of High Art Jun 09, 2023

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An exhibition in Amsterdam of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer's works has been sold out for months. But what's in it for the museum hosting the collection? Adam and Cameron discuss the economics of high art and blockbuster art shows.

Also on the podcast: The economics of professional basketball.

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Introducing Foreign Policy Live Jun 05, 2023

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As a special bonus this week, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry joins Foreign Policy’s editor in chief Ravi Agrawal on our new show, Foreign Policy Live. Each week, Agrawal sits down with world leaders and policy experts on the issues that matter most to you. Watch these conversations live by going to foreignpolicy.com/live or listen to the podcast every Friday.

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Tech's New Trillionaire Jun 02, 2023

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It's a great time to be in the AI business. Just ask Nvidia, the AI chip company that doubled in value this year. Cameron and Adam discuss whether it's overvalued... or worth every penny.

Also on the show: the economics of Mexico.

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Ones and Tooze, Live From Berlin May 26, 2023

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This episode is a recording of a live show Adam and Cameron held at the Prachtwerk in Berlin on May 25, 2023. Topics include the American debt ceiling and Germany's role in the world.

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How Turkey’s Economy Explains Its Election Results (or Doesn’t) May 19, 2023

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's unorthodox monetary policies have caused surging inflation and a currency crisis. And, yet, most voters don't seem to mind. Adam and Cameron analyze Turkey's economy and politics in this episode.

Also on the show: Why is olive oil suddenly so expensive?

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Could Green Hydrogen Revolutionize the Energy Sector? May 12, 2023

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In today's episode Cameron and Adam take a look at the emergence of green hydrogen and its potential for being a major boon to places like Africa and India. Adam also talks about how this green energy source ,which generates a tremendous amount of heat, will help reduce emissions for creating steel and other industrial processes.

In the second segment, grab your backpack, Cameron and Adam take a look at European travel on the cheap. They discuss low cost travel options, hosteling, and which European countries offer the most bang for the buck. (Hint...try Albania!)

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