The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

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The Garbage Time of History: China's Economic Decline || Peter Zeihan Aug 06, 2024

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*This video was recorded before Peter’s backpacking trip in mid-July. Lesson of the day: if the Chinese government starts censoring a topic, it's probably time to start looking into that. Today, we'll be examining China's economy heading into 'garbage time'.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-garbage-time-of-history-chinas-economic-decline

Could a Russian Revolution End the Ukraine War? || Peter Zeihan Aug 05, 2024

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*This video was recorded in May of 2024. We've all stared at the stars thinking about the different ways the Ukraine War could end, but could a coup or revolution in Russia be the way it goes down? It sounds great, but there's quite a few obstacles in the way.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/could-a-russian-revolution-end-the-ukraine-war

China’s Tariff Wars: The EU Opens a New Front || Peter Zeihan Aug 02, 2024

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*This video was recorded in June of 2024. We're talking about a different kind of war today - Trade Wars. Specifically, we'll be looking at attempts by the US and EU to limit Chinese involvement in their electric vehicle markets.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/chinas-tariff-wars-the-eu-opens-a-new-front

A Crack in the North American Drug War || Peter Zeihan Aug 01, 2024

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I'm back home from Yosemite on a brief intermission to my summer backpacking trips, and wanted to issue an update on the Mexican Cartels. Specifically, we're talking about the arrest of Sinaloa leader, El Mayo.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-crack-in-the-north-american-drug-war

Can AI Replace Those Retiring Boomers? || Peter Zeihan Jul 31, 2024

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*This video was recorded in mid-July, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip. As the baby boomers age into retirement and Gen Z fails to satisfy the gaping hole left in the labor market, will artificial intelligence be able to help mitigate some of the fallout?

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/can-ai-replace-those-retiring-boomers

Is Chinese Nuclear Tech Better Than the US? || Peter Zeihan Jul 30, 2024

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*This video was recorded in mid-July, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip. I've been asked to address the claim that China has surpassed the US as a nuclear power. On paper, China might have the upper hand, but that doesn't always translate to real life.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/is-chinese-nuclear-tech-better-than-the-us

Ukraine Targets Russia’s Most Important Weapon: Artillery || Peter Zeihan Jul 29, 2024

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*This video was recorded last week, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip. There are reports coming out of Ukraine indicating that there has been a sharp uptick in Russian artillery losses. This data isn't confirmed, but it could be a good sign for Ukraine.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-targets-russias-most-important-weapon-artillery

Is the US Looking for a War? || Ask Peter Zeihan Jul 26, 2024

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*This video was recorded in May of 2024.

The potential of dragging the US into a major conflict is top of mind for a lot of Americans, but what would it actually take to get us there?

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/is-the-us-looking-for-a-war

The Gaza Conflict and Shifting Politics in Israel || Peter Zeihan Jul 25, 2024

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The conflict in Gaza has been raging on for nearly 300 days, and there is no end in sight. However, Israel is heavily reliant upon American tech and weapons and that relationship could be changing.

*This video was recorded last week, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-gaza-conflict-and-shifting-politics-in-israel

Yes, We Have to Follow Elections in Europe Too || Peter Zeihan Jul 24, 2024

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Today, we'll be looking at the recent European Commission presidential election and its broader implications for the Europeans.

*This video was recorded last week, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip (and prior to Biden leaving the race).

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/yes-we-have-to-follow-elections-in-europe-too