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The Venezuela Conundrum Jan 09, 2026

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Why is the United States inserting itself so aggressively into Venezuela’s affairs? Trump says it’s about oil, but that doesn’t quite add up, according to Adam and Cameron.

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Heterodox Economists: Joseph Stalin Jan 02, 2026

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In this final installment of our miniseries on Soviet economists and thinkers, Adam and Cameron discuss the ideas of Joseph Stalin.

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Heterodox Economists: Leon Trotsky Dec 26, 2025

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December marks both the birth and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Adam and Cameron are spending the month focusing on Soviet economists and thinkers. This week: Leon Trotsky

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Funding the War in Ukraine Dec 19, 2025

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Europe has decided to loan Ukraine more than $100 billion to help fund its war with Russia instead of tapping frozen Russian assets. Adam and Cameron discuss what that means for the continent and how the decision will impact the war.

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Heterodox Economists: Rosa Luxemburg Dec 18, 2025

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Adam and Cameron continue their December series on founding Soviet thinkers. This week, they discuss the life and work of Polish German revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg.

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China's Trade Surplus Dec 12, 2025

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Adam and Cameron discuss China’s $1 trillion trade surplus and the Trump administration’s newly released National Security Strategy.

Note: Listeners can find the second segment on Rosa Luxemburg in the following episode.

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Heterodox Economists: Vladimir Lenin Dec 05, 2025

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December marks both the birth and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Adam and Cameron are spending the month focusing on Soviet economists and thinkers, starting with Vladimir Lenin.

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Russia and Ukraine Nov 21, 2025

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The economies of Russia and Ukraine are experiencing particular turbulence as the war between the two countries creeps toward its fourth year. Adam and Cameron discuss.

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The Economics of Podcasts Nov 14, 2025

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Adam and Cameron discuss the economics of podcasts, a multibillion-dollar industry.

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Venezuela Nov 07, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is contemplating military action against Venezuela. Adam and Cameron discuss.

Also on the show: New York City elects a democratic socialist mayor.

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