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  • The Economics of Andy Burnham

    The Economics of Andy Burnham
    2026/07/24
    Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, calls his economic philosophy “Manchesterism,” after the city he led as mayor. But the term has meant different things since it was coined in the 19th century. Adam and Cameron dig in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • Spain vs. Argentina

    Spain vs. Argentina
    2026/07/17
    This year's FIFA Men's World Cup final pits Spain against Argentina, two countries with a former colonial relationship and complicated social and economic ties. Adam and Cameron trace the relationship's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 分
  • When in the Course of Human Events

    When in the Course of Human Events
    2026/07/02
    The Declaration of Independence, which founded the United States as an independent nation, was written in 1776—the same year that Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations, the most prominent early treatise on international capitalism. Whether that represents a coincidence remains an ongoing debate. What’s clear, however, is that over the past two and a half centuries, the United States emerged as a slave economy, a free labor economy, a debtor nation, a creditor nation, and ultimately a powerful empire. Adam and Cameron discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • The AI Arms Race

    The AI Arms Race
    2026/07/10
    Private investment in artificial intelligence in 2025 reached nearly $300 billion and is likely to grow this year. The companies making those investments include Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta. Who’s winning the AI arms race, and what does it mean for the economy—and for humanity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 分
  • Summer Davos

    Summer Davos
    2026/06/26
    Adam and Cameron recorded this episode from Dalian, China, where they’re attending the World Economic Forum’s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, known as “Summer Davos.” They discuss the economy of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 分
  • Two Topics: Brexit and D-Day

    Two Topics: Brexit and D-Day
    2026/06/19
    As the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches, Adam and Cameron discuss the impact on the British economy. Also on the show: The Allied invasion of Normandy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 分
  • Live From Berlin

    Live From Berlin
    2026/06/12
    Germany is considering a package of reforms to reduce its welfare state and make the economy more productive. This would include changes to labor laws, welfare payments to the unemployed, and the retirement age. In this live show in Berlin, Adam and Cameron discuss the potential reforms and also the Tempelhofer Feld, a huge park in Berlin where some Germans now want to build apartments to address the city’s housing crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 分
  • Is Europe Falling Behind?

    Is Europe Falling Behind?
    2026/06/05
    Real disposal income has grown in the United States much faster than in Europe since the beginning of the century. Does that mean European economies are falling behind? It’s a debate some prominent economists are having lately, including Nobel winners Paul Krugman and Philippe Aghion. Adam and Cameron discuss. Also on the show: The economics of Morocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 分