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Russia’s Economic Slowdown May 15, 2026

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Adam and Cameron discuss the current status of Russia’s war in Ukraine and how both countries are faring economically four years into the conflict.

Also on the show: What can the British Labour Party learn from other center-left governments?

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The K-Shaped Economy May 08, 2026

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Nearly half of all U.S. consumer spending comes from the top 10 percent of households. Adam and Cameron explain this diverging, “K-shaped” economy.

Also on the show: The life and legacy of Margaret Thatcher.

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Bonus Segment: Mamdani's New York May 04, 2026

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Zohran Mamdani has been mayor of New York for about four months now and though it's early to assess his record, it's not too soon to discuss his approach to running the city—and his particular brand of democratic socialism. Adam and Cameron took up the issue in front of a live audience at the Caveat Theater in Manhattan last month. We thought our listeners would enjoy the segment.

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Who Is Kevin Warsh? May 01, 2026

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The U.S. Federal Reserve will get a new chairman this month, and it’s likely to be Kevin Warsh, a financier and former Fed governor. Adam and Cameron discuss Warsh’s economic ideas and the impact that he’ll likely have on interest rates and the economy as a whole.

Also on the show: The economics of Michael Jackson.

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The War in Sudan Apr 24, 2026

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The war in Sudan is entering its fourth year, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced. And yet the conflict receives limited media attention and little international aid. Adam and Cameron dig in.

Also on the show: Islamabad is hosting the negotiations between the United States and Iran. Adam and Cameron discuss the history and economics of this Pakistani city.

For listeners in New York City: On April 28, Adam will be joined by Columbia University President Emeritus Lee C. Bollinger and Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz for a conversation marking the 20th anniversary of the ⁠Committee on Global Thought⁠, moderated by FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal. ⁠Register here.

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Ones and Tooze Live in Washington, D.C. Apr 17, 2026

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Adam and Cameron taped this show in front of a live audience in Washington, D.C., at an event held by the Institute of International Finance.

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The Energy Crisis Apr 10, 2026

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The energy crisis generated by the war in Iran has some historical parallels, including the Suez crisis of 1956 and the Arab-Israeli war in 1973. Adam and Cameron discuss the similarities and differences.

Also on the show: Viktor Orban is once again up for reelection in Hungary—but this time, he’s fighting an uphill battle.

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Interview with Iran Expert Ali Vaez Apr 06, 2026

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Hello Ones and Tooze Listeners. Our sister show, Foreign Policy Live, aired an interview recently with Ali Vaez, one of the most interesting Iran analysts out there. We wanted to share it with you. FP Live is hosted by Foreign Policy's editor in chief, Ravi Agrawal. For people interested in geopolitical issues related to Iran, Ukraine, Gaza, China, and other hot spots around the world, there's no better podcast. Enjoy the interview. --Cameron

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The Economics That Drove the Tiananmen Square Protests Apr 03, 2026

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Adam and Cameron look back at the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in China and discuss what economic factors drove them. This is the first episode in an intermittent series that looks at historical events that may not have been thought of as having an economic dimension.

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The Enduring Impact of the War in Iran Mar 27, 2026

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With the Iran war now entering its second month, Adam and Cameron consider the long-term implications and which countries will be hit hardest.

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