The deal that paused the trade war — but didn’t end it. In this podcast episode, we break down the US–China “Phase One” agreement in plain English: what was signed, why purchase targets fell short, why most tariffs stayed, and how the fight shifted to chips, EVs, and solar.What you’ll learn:• The 8 core chapters of “Phase One” and what they mean for you• Why tariffs remained and how that shows up in prices and sourcing• Purchase targets vs. reality (COVID, logistics, commodity swings)• The move to sectoral policy: semiconductors, EVs, solar• Who paid, who adapted, and signals to watch nextIf this helped, rate the podcast and comment which topic you want next: chip export controls, EV tariffs, or supply-chain “de-risking”.#Podcast #USChina #TradeDeal #TradeWar #Tariffs #Geopolitics #Economy #SupplyChains #Semiconductors #EVs #Solar #ExportControls #DeRisking #explained — FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode

Is China really using gold to replace the US dollar — or just hedging against it? In this video I break down what Beijing is actually doing: steady gold accumulation, gradual yuan internationalization, new payment rails (CIPS), and why this doesn’t mean a sudden “petroyuan” takeover.You’ll learn:• Why central banks (especially China’s) are buying gold • How RMB settlement works in practice vs SWIFT • The real constraints: convertibility, trust, and market depth • What a multipolar currency system means for investors & businessIf you found this useful, tap 👍 and subscribe for more “Explain it to me” breakdowns on money, markets, and geopolitics.#China #Gold #USDollar #DeDollarization #Yuan #BRICS #Geopolitics #Economy #Investing #Commodities— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode

Is China really using gold to replace the US dollar — or just hedging against it? In this episode, we break down what Beijing is actually doing: steady gold accumulation, gradual yuan (RMB) internationalization, new payment rails like CIPS, and why this does NOT mean a sudden “petroyuan” world. Clear, data-driven and hype-free.You’ll learn:• Why central banks — especially China’s — keep buying gold• How RMB settlement compares to SWIFT in practice• The real constraints: convertibility, legal trust, market depth• What a more multipolar currency system means for investors & businesses• Base/Up/Down scenarios for the next 3–5 yearsEnjoy the episode? Rate the podcast and share it with a friend who loves clear, no-drama explainers.#Podcast #China #Gold #USDollar #DeDollarization #Yuan #BRICS #Geopolitics #Economy #Investing #Commodities #Finance— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode

In this episode, we unpack how NVIDIA became the engine of the AI era. We break down CUDA’s software moat, the impact of Mellanox networking, DGX/SuperPOD architecture, and the Hopper → Blackwell roadmap driving today’s AI factories. You’ll learn why developers stick with CUDA, where InfiniBand vs. Ethernet fits, and how HBM/CoWoS, power and cooling shape costs and performance.If you enjoy deep, practical tech explainers, follow/subscribe and drop your questions for the next episode!#NVIDIA #CUDA #AI #TechPodcast #Blackwell #Hopper #GPU #DataCenter #DeepLearning #MachineLearning #Semiconductors #Mellanox #InfiniBand #Ethernet

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What happens to money when we remove the middleman? In this episode, we unpack Bitcoin, digital trust, and why blockchains let strangers coordinate value on the internet—without banks. Clear explanations, real-world examples, and a practical checklist for staying safe.You’ll learn:- Why ledgers, keys, and wallets matter- How a transaction moves from mempool → block → confirmations- Proof-of-Work vs Proof-of-Stake (what actually secures the network)- Fees, speed, scalability, and smart contracts in plain English- Biggest risks (scams, seed phrases, custody mistakes) and how to avoid themIf this helped, follow the show, rate it, and tell me what to explain next!#Bitcoin #Crypto #Blockchain #DigitalTrust #FutureOfMoney #Web3 #Fintech #Education #Podcast

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In this clear, fast explainer podcast, we unpack Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan: how a ceasefire would work, the hostage–prisoner exchange, the “bridge” of massive reconstruction funding, interim governance for Gaza, border and demilitarization measures, and where regional normalization fits in. Plus: supporters vs. critics and 7 metrics to watch next.#Podcast #Gaza #Ceasefire #PeacePlan #Hostages #Israel #Palestine #MiddleEast #Explainer #Geopolitics— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— SUPPORT MY WORK —⭐ PATREON: https://patreon.com/ExplainItToMe_⭐ Buy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/explainittome_— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode

Why do countries far from the U.S. still price trade, oil and debt in dollars? In this clear “Explain it to me” episode, we unpack the rise of the greenback—from Bretton Woods and the gold peg to the eurodollar boom, the Nixon shock, the petrodollar era, and today’s system anchored by deep U.S. markets and Federal Reserve backstops.What you’ll learn:• How Bretton Woods made the USD the world’s anchor• Why the gold window closed—but dollar dominance survived• Eurodollars, oil pricing, and petrodollar recycling• The five pillars: scale, safe assets, liquidity, networks, backstops• What de-dollarization really means (and what could change)If this helped, like 👍, comment your take on de-dollarization, and subscribe for more macro & geopolitics explained.#USD #DollarDominance #BrettonWoods #GoldStandard #NixonShock #Petrodollar #Eurodollar #DeDollarization #BRICS #GlobalFinance #Macroeconomics #FederalReserve

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Who should control your electricity—and what will it do to your bill? In this podcast, we unpack the $6.2B bid to take Allete (parent of Minnesota Power) private by BlackRock’s GIP and CPP Investments. You’ll learn how utility rates are set, the strongest pro/contra arguments, what Minnesota’s regulators can require (ring-fencing, dividend caps, affiliate-deal rules), and how the decision could shape the 2040 clean-energy target.What you’ll learn:• Utility pricing in plain English (rate base, allowed ROE)• How private ownership can raise or restrain bills• The regulator’s toolkit & possible outcomes• Why this case matters beyond Minnesota#BlackRock #MinnesotaPower #Allete #EnergyTransition #Utilities #ElectricBills #CleanEnergy #PUC #Infrastructure #PrivateEquity #ESG

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