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The United States will no longer play global policeman, and no one else wants the job. This is not a G-7 or a G-20 world. Welcome to the GZERO, a world made volatile by an intensifying international battle for power and influence. Every week on this podcast, Ian Bremmer will interview the world leaders and the thought leaders shaping our GZERO World.
On History of the 90’s we’ll travel back in time through the stories that defined a decade. The last 10 years of the 20th century was a time like no other, from Columbine to Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Seinfeld, Air Jordan, and the Spice Girls …if it happened in the 90’s you’ll hear about it on this podcast. Join Kathy Kenzora as we journey through the History of the 90's every other Wednesday.
Words & Numbers touches on issues of Economics, Political Science, Current Events and Policy. Each Wednesday we'll be sharing a new Words & Numbers podcast featuring Antony Davies Ph.D and James Harrigan Ph.D talking about the economics and political science of current events.
Foundation for Economic Education is bringing you recordings of lectures from its events so that you can be a part of FEE anyplace and anytime.
Voice to America takes world issues important to America and asks experts, citizens and journalists around the globe for their opinions.
A Dutch immigrant gives us a view of the United States from the outside, and a view of the Netherlands from the inside: immigration, taxes, social safety nets, and community. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Q…
When the X-Files debuted in 1993 no one could have predicted it would become one of the defining TV shows of the decade. The show about a couple of FBI agents investigating aliens and other supernatural creatures was nothing like the other one-hour TV shows that were on the air at the time. But within a couple of years the show became a phenomenon …
Big Tech moves on Big Government. How will Big Government respond? VTA special report.By Tony Femino
James and Ant recently appeared on the podcast Liberty and Consciousness. The interview is also available on YouTube. Liberty and Consciousness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY90nUZCGnw Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/word…
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Do the Global Poor Have a Champion in the World Bank?
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For the first time in twenty years extreme poverty around the world is growing. How does the developing world recover from a pandemic that has brought even the richest nations to their knees? David Malpass, the President of the World Bank, is tasked with answering that question. He joins Ian Bremmer on the podcast to talk about how his organization…
Vaccines offer and end to the pandemic. What does your life look like after COVID? Jim Rickards joins Tony with an illuminating look into the post-pandemic world.By Tony Femino and Jim Rickards
The riots in Washington DC and the riots in Seattle have revealed some troubling hypocrisy. Many of those who were for one were against the other. While the impetus behind them was different, the justifications people invoked were the same. This inconsistency is what happens when we ignore principles in favor of justifying outcomes. Get Your Copy o…
Hear global reaction to the US Capitol invasion. Yuri tells Tony how Russian media covered the story. Mar in Spain offers Euro perspective. Hear how the world’s most populous democracy covered the story from Indian popular TV.By Tony Femino
James and Ant recently appeared on the podcast Liberty and Consciousness. The interview is also available on YouTube. Liberty and Consciousness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY90nUZCGnw Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/word…
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Russia's Cyber Attack: An Act of Espionage or War?
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Former US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson spent years trying to protect the United States against the kind of massive cyber attack that Russia carried out against American businesses and government agencies in the last year. But at what point should we view such a breach as more than a remarkable feat of espionage? When does it constitute a…
With the start of a new year, James and Ant look at the phenomenon of nostalgia. Why do we tend to look back on the past with a fondness, and what dangers does that imply for how we look at the present? Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.p…
The UK switches plans on vaccines, including mixing-and-matching brands. Is this “following the science?” Hear reaction from our Euro voices. Israel has already vaccinated 12% of its population. Margot in Tel Aviv tells us why the rollout has out-paced other countries. Kareem from Cairo offers analysis of the war rhetoric coming from Iran regarding…
Aditya Bulusu, a student from one of our favorite high schools, interviewed me recently. He shared the interview with us for bonus material. Check out his podcast, Byte Size Opinions at the link below. Byte Size Opinions https://www.buzzsprout.com/1259147 Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your…
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Alternative Energy and Economies of Scale
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We haven’t seen widespread adoption of alternative energy because, for many decades, energy generated from fossil fuels was cheaper. As with any technology, as time progressed, superior technologies evolved. Also, as time progressed, demand for alternative energy increased, resulting in economies of scale. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion …
The vaccine arrives in Europe, weeks after the UK, US, Canada & Mexico. What took so long? The UK & EU cut a Brexit deal. How does this change Europe? Will BoJo turn next to Biden? Mar in Spain and Mark from the UK offer analysis.
Aditya Bulusu, a student from one of our favorite high schools, interviewed me recently. He shared the interview with us for bonus material. Check out his podcast, Byte Size Opinions at the link below. Byte Size Opinions https://www.buzzsprout.com/1259147 Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your…
This Christmas special is a montage of “best of” moments from Words and Numbers. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all our listeners and supporters! Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Join the Conversation W…
Like every year in the 90s, 1991 was a year of incredible change. From the fall of the Soviet Union, to the birth of the World Wide Web, it was a roller coaster ride of exciting new paths being forged as we were barreling toward the end of the century. And more and more we were being consumed by a new type of round the clock news coverage that perm…
UK says mutating COVID virus is ‘70% more contagious.’ BoJo cancels Christmas, orders 20 million to stay home. Europe bans Brits from entry. Mar in Spain joins Tony with analysis. Herb in Israel tells Tony why a COVID passport will be required.
Aditya Bulusu, a student from one of our favorite high schools, interviewed me recently. He shared the interview with us for bonus material. Check out his podcast, Byte Size Opinions at the link below. Byte Size Opinions https://www.buzzsprout.com/1259147 Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your…
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Can Europe Trust the US – Or Its Own Nations? A Top German Diplomat’s View
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The GZERO World podcast examines the current state of transatlantic partnerships between the US and Europe following four years of Trump’s presidency, and whether or not the incoming Biden Administration can restore trust that the US is a willing and reliable ally. Ian Bremmer's guest is one of Germany’s most accomplished diplomats, Wolfgang Ischin…
The tool each of us uses most often - language - presents an interesting contradiction. To communicate ideas clearly and efficiently, words must have meanings. Yet, because language is an emergent phenomenon, words and words’ meanings change. This has important implications for everything from how we interact with each other on a daily basis to wha…
The US starts shipping the COVID vaccine. Canada, Mexico & Bahrain also approve. Jorge from Mexico tells Tony why Americans may cross the border to get vaccinated. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony why Egyptians have chosen Chinese & Russian vaccines over the American vaccines. And Mar in Spain is frustrated that Europe is still waiting for vaccines.…
This week’s bonus episode is one of Larry’s best stories. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Join the Conversation Words & Numbers Backstage https://www.facebook.com/groups/130029457649243/ Let Us Know What You …
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COVID Vaccine in Record Time - What Now? Moderna Co-Founder Noubar Afeyan
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The pandemic’s US death toll shows no signs of abating and the holiday season’s spike will likely dwarf any surge that came before it. But in the midst of this dark winter there are glimmers of hope, as the first of the COVID-19 vaccines have nearly arrived (or, depending on when you read this, already have). On the podcast this week, Ian Bremmer i…
For our 200th episode, Larry Reed joins us to talk about his experiences in spreading the good news of liberty and freedom. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hits Hope https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/A…
Every generation seems to have its own version of an iconic boy band but the 90s was the first-time boy bands essentially took over pop music. On this episode of History of the 90s were looking back at the magical era of 90s boy bands as we dive deep into two of the biggest boy bands of all time. Both the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC had to pay their …
The UK approves the Pfizer vaccine, which triggers Anthony Fauci & Euro scientists. Fauci publicly accuses British scientists of cutting corners. Discover why the Brits are vaccinating their population and America and Europe are still waiting.
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BONUS - Keith Knight: Don’t Tread on Anyone
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This week’s bonus episode is a recent interview Ant did on the Don’t Tread on Anyone Podcast. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Bonus Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ewiXhsWfnBENJQLCIxRIQ Join the C…
You’ve heard the stories. You’ve felt for the people involved. But what happens after the cameras shut off and the reporters walk away? Just because a story disappears from the news doesn’t mean it’s gone. So whatever happened to the nuclear disaster at Fukushima? or the trapped Chilean Miners? And did anything actually come out of the Ice Bucket C…
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Special Edition: Can Sustainable Investing Save Our Planet?
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Benjamin Franklin famously called on American business leaders more than two centuries ago to “Do well by doing good.” To him, that meant creating companies that were not just about the bottom line, but also that helped foster happier and healthier communities. Now, as 2021 approaches and the world recovers from the greatest crisis of our lifetimes…
Many people’s misunderstandings about disparate subjects like insurance, profits, and financial speculators have their roots in a single source - a misunderstanding of risk. One of the most important discoveries that gave rise to our technologically advanced world is how to turn risk into a commodity that can be bought and sold. Get Your Copy of Co…
Iran’s top nuclear scientist is gunned down while driving. Kamran from Iran tells Tony why this latest attack has Iran on high alert as Trump exits and Biden enters. Spain unveils its national COVID vaccination plan. Mar from Barcelona tells Tony why she’s skeptical of the details.
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This week’s bonus episode is a recent interview Ant did on the Resilient Performance Podcast. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Bonus Interviewhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilient-performance-podcast…
In part 2 of this two-part episode, Steve Horwitz joins us to discuss the realities and myths surrounding gender discrimination and the gender pay gap. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick HitsWomen comprise…
The 1990s are consider by many to be the last great era of heavyweight boxing. Fighters like Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, and Riddick Bowe dominated the sport. But there was one boxer who stood out from the rest. Mike Tyson was a goliath in the boxing world in the 80s and into the early 90s until his career and personal life fell apart. On this…
The U.S. government says it may roll out COVID vaccines to the public on Dec. 11. Can governments force you to get vaccinated? Mar in Spain offers a legal perspective on how Europe plans to inoculate its people. Gordon Chang offers analysis on how China is preparing for Biden. Trump is drawing down troops in Af-Pak. Hilaly in Pakistan tells Tony wh…
This week’s bonus episode is a recent interview James and Ant did with Ron Renaud on Uncompromised Talk. Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now! http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Bonus Interviewhttps://ronrenaud.com Join the Conversation Words & Numb…
Joe Biden has been a public figure for decades but he’s far from an open book. For a man who has been in national politics since the age of 29 and has made multiple attempts at the presidency (third time’s a charm) it’s remarkable how much he has been willing to change. In a conversation with Ian Bremmer, Biden biographer and New Yorker staff write…
China-watcher Gordon Chang joins Tony for a special edition of VTA. Discover how China is preparing for a Biden presidency, and why it likely will never accept responsibility for the COVID virus.By Tony Femino and Gordon Chang
