The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

Latest Episodes:

Russian Tech Transfers and Propaganda in the US || Peter Zeihan Mar 20, 2024

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It should come as no surprise that the Russians love meddling around, so let's see what they've been up to lately. We'll be looking at tech transfers with Iran, North Korea, and China and Russian propaganda in the US.

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The Ukraine War Goes Seaborn || Peter Zeihan Mar 19, 2024

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The Ukrainians have made some huge strides in the maritime theater and have poked some eyebrow raising holes in Russia's naval capabilities.

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Does a Green Future = Lower Energy Usage? || Peter Zeihan Mar 18, 2024

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Some European economists came up with a super-duper-hyper-revolutionary solution to the green problem...just use less energy! Crazy, right? Before we write off this idea completely, let's break it down.

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China, AI and Geopolitical Dynamics - Question Time with Peter Zeihan: Episode 4 Mar 15, 2024

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In this episode, we'll be discussing a wide array of topics, including labor problems and AI's impact on labor markets, challenges associated with chip shortages, differences between developing and developed countries, China's future, and more.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/question-time-with-peter-zeihan-episode-4

Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Refining Complex Deep in Russia || Peter Zeihan Mar 14, 2024

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Ukraine has been ramping up drone strikes and they just successfully hit another refining complex in Russia. The strike on the Nizhny Novgorod complex triggered a major fire and caused significant damage to storage units as well as other refining equipment. The pipeline network, however, remains intact.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ukraine-drone-strike-hits-refining-complex-deep-in-russia

A WTF Moment in the Middle East (US Dock in GAZA?) || Peter Zeihan Mar 13, 2024

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In President Biden's State of the Union address a few days ago, he announced plans to build a floating dock to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. This dock would help provide significant food supplies to this area, but at what cost?

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-wtf-moment-in-the-middle-east

Russian Bombs Get an Upgrade (FAB-1500 to Glide Bomb) || Peter Zeihan Mar 12, 2024

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We've seen both sides of the conflict in Ukraine adopting and adapting new ways of fighting. While Ukraine has innovated with drones and satellite tech, Russia has modified its large FAB-1500 dumb bombs into glide bombs.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russian-bombs-get-an-upgrade

Can Discharge Petitions Save the Dysfunctional House of Representatives? || Peter Zeihan Mar 11, 2024

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The House of Representatives is looking like dysfunctional family as of late, and of course, the weird uncle stirring up the pot is the Greenpeace faction. Opposing nearly every bill that dares to exist, they've essentially halted all legislative proceedings.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-faint-glimmer-of-hope-in-the-house-of-representatives

The Worry List: Collapse of the Semiconductor Industry || Peter Zeihan Mar 08, 2024

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One of the most asked questions I receive is "what keeps you up at night?" So, I figured I would turn that question into a series called "Things I (Don’t) Worry About" where I'll discuss all the things that have me tossing and turning and what helps me sleep like a rock. First on the docket is the semiconductor industry.

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Quantum Computing and the Future of Technology || Peter Zeihan Mar 07, 2024

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We've all been hearing sci-fi tales of quantum computing for decades now, but what will its impact actually look like and how soon can we expect it?

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