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May 29, 2024 • 28min
Debt - Paul Krugman joins our new economics podcast
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman discusses global debt, US government debt, and the politics driving decision-making. Topics include historical significance of debt, US debt levels, government funding challenges, infrastructure investments, and concerns about a Trump presidency.

May 29, 2024 • 12min
Gaza aid pier damage, Mexico’s election and Korean trash balloons
Topics discussed include a damaged Gaza aid pier, Mexico's election frontrunner's stance on cartels, South Korea accusing North Korea of sending trash balloons, and updates on Trump's criminal trial.

May 28, 2024 • 12min
Rafah camp strike, Papua New Guinea landslide and elephant greetings
Israeli airstrike in Rafah camp kills 45, evacuation in PNG landslide, elephant greetings are complex. Closing arguments in Trump's trial.

May 26, 2024 • 25min
The Trump criminal trial in 20 minutes
A breakdown of the first criminal trial against Donald Trump with colorful characters and testimonies. Analysis of the trial's impact on Trump's political future. Exploring charges of falsifying business records and key figures involved in the trial. Discussing legal accusations, proving intent, and the trial's potential influence on the upcoming election. Highlighting how the trial has become a strategic campaign platform for Trump.

May 25, 2024 • 24min
Protectionism - Listen to episode 1 of Reuters Econ World
The podcast delves into the impact of protectionism on the electric vehicle industry, discussing trade tensions between the US and China, exploring tech features of Chinese EVs at the Beijing Auto Show, and navigating challenges in the Chinese auto market. The episode wraps up by teasing future episodes focusing on debt and special guests.

May 24, 2024 • 13min
Putin’s ceasefire demands, World Court’s Rafah ruling and US vs Ticketmaster
Putin is willing to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine. International Court of Justice ruling on Israel's Gaza offensive. US sues Ticketmaster's parent company. Political and legal implications of the ICJ ruling. Israel's defense strategy and US lawsuit against Live Nation.

May 23, 2024 • 13min
Palestinian statehood rift, UK election gamble and Milei's spending cuts
Spain, Norway, and Ireland recognize a Palestinian state, UK PM calls for election amid inflation drop, Argentine president Milei's spending cuts cause backlash

May 22, 2024 • 13min
Deadly flight turbulence, China's weight loss market and Kenya’s Haiti deployment
Passengers shaken by severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight; Eli Lilly's diabetes drug approval in China intensifies weight loss market competition; Kenyan police deployment to Haiti to combat gang violence imminent.

May 21, 2024 • 12min
ICC arrest warrants, Iran’s successor, and an interview with Zelenskiy
The podcast covers ICC arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, Iran's uncertain future after the death of its president, and an exclusive interview with Ukrainian president Zelenskiy. Topics include political implications, succession in Iran, and Zelenskiy's call for more support from Western allies and NATO neighbors.

May 20, 2024 • 13min
Iran's president dead, Assange extradition decision and Taiwan's new president
Iran's president dies in a helicopter crash. Julian Assange's extradition to the US decision looms. Taiwan's new president warns China to halt threats.


