The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

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George Jetson Would Be Disappointed with Autonomous Vehicles || Peter Zeihan Sep 02, 2025

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it doesn't look like we’re all going to have personal Waymos anytime soon. There are four major hurdles.

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Will the Drought in Iran Cause Political Change? || Peter Zeihan Sep 01, 2025

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The drought in Iran is worsening, but this isn't going to spur radical and immediate political change. Let's unpack it.

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Smokey Bear's Best Friend: fire.airnow.gov || Peter Zeihan Aug 29, 2025

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We're talking about every hiker’s worst nightmare. No, not the feeling of slipping into wet boots that didn't dry out overnight. We're talking about smoke!

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Ukraine Strikes Russia's Druzhba Oil Pipeline || Peter Zeihan Aug 28, 2025

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The Russians have been funding their war effort in Ukraine with oil exports, but some new Ukrainian tactics are disrupting that flow.

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A Peace Deal for Azerbaijan and Armenia? || Peter Zeihan Aug 27, 2025

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Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been in conflict. But the tides are shifting in favor of Azerbaijan, thanks to several things.

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American and Indian Relations Sour || Peter Zeihan Aug 26, 2025

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The global rise of right-wing populist governments has complicated the relationships between many of the dominant countries and leaders. The latest is America and India.

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Russian Evolutions in the Ukraine War || Peter Zeihan Aug 25, 2025

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We're beginning to see a notable shift in the Russians war strategy in Ukraine. Those large-scale meat assaults are being swapped for small infantry advances and widespread air strikes via drones and missiles to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.

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The Alaska Summit: Putin and Trump Talk War || Peter Zeihan Aug 22, 2025

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Putin and Trump are planning to meet in Alaska in the coming days. Trump's plan is to emphasize Russia's losses in Ukraine (economically, strategically, and militarily), in hopes that Putin will pull back from the war in Ukraine.

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Trump Trade Talks: NAFTA Deals Stall || Peter Zeihan Aug 20, 2025

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To nobody's surprise, trade talks with Mexico and Canada have stalled. Reminder that these are America's top two trading partners and export markets, so securing a favorable deal isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a necessity.

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Trump Wants a Second Opinion on Labor Statistics || Peter Zeihan Aug 19, 2025

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The US is known for having the world's most respected, apolitical data systems. Trump's undermining of this system could jeopardize US policymaking for decades...

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