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Ones and Tooze

Foreign Policyforeignpolicy.com
Foreign Policy economics columnist Adam Tooze, a history professor and a popular author, is encyclopedic about basically everything: from the COVID shutdown, to climate change, to pasta sauce. On our new podcast, Tooze and FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi will look at two data points each week that explain the world: one drawn from the week’s headlines and the other from just about anywhere else Tooze takes us. Check out Adam Tooze’s column at https://foreignpolicy.com/author/adam-tooze/.

Episodes

Live From New York’s Caveat Theater

Adam and Cameron taped this episode in front of a live audience at the Caveat Theater in New York City. They talk about the life and ideas of economist John Maynard Keynes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Live From D.C.’s Sixth and I

Hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze take to the stage in front of a live audience at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C., for a wide-ranging discussion. Their conversation touches on topics as varied as Adam’s quest for U.S. citizenship, former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s dire report on the state of Europe’s economy, and what to make of some of the swing states in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 155

The Impact of Interest Rate Cuts

With data showing a weakened labor market and a potential recession on the horizon in the United States, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates. Adam and Cameron discuss what it means for the economy. Come see Adam and Cameron’s live taping in Washington, D.C. on September 17 at the beautiful Sixth and I venue. Or purchase VIP tickets and meet them in person. Follow the link below for details. https://www.sixthandi.org/event/foreign-policys-ones-and-tooze-podcast/ Brought to you b...

Sep 13, 202452 min

Climate Democracy and Climate Radicalism

In today’s episode, hosts Adam Tooze and Cameron Abadi discuss climate policy and how it’s playing out on both sides of the Atlantic. In the first half of the show, they look into the effectiveness of the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in the United States in 2022, and how it’s faring two years later. Then they direct their focus on efforts to reduce carbon emissions in Germany and see what has been effective and where there are stumbling blocks. --- Adam and Cameron’s live taping next mo...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Hezbollah and the Lebanese Economy

The Lebanese pound has lost 98 percent of its value since 2019—just one sign among many that the country’s economy is in free fall. Cameron and Adam dig in. Also on the show, another installment in the series on U.S. swing states—this time, Michigan. --- Adam and Cameron’s live taping next month in New York is sold out. But there are still tickets available for the live show in Washington, D.C. Follow the link below for tickets. Sixth & I in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, September 17. https://www....

Aug 30, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Why Are Food Prices Surging?

With a 20 percent hike in the cost of food, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is vowing to crack down on price-gouging. But is that what grocery chains are doing? Adam and Cameron discuss. Also on the show, how the political tumult in Bangladesh will affect the country's economy. ------ Adam and Cameron will be doing two live shows next month—one in Washington, D.C., and the other in New York City. Follow the links below for tickets. Sixth & I in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Septemb...

Aug 23, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 153

The Breakup of Google?

After a U.S. district court determined that Google was violating antitrust laws with its Chrome browser, Justice Department officials are weighing whether to break up the company. Adam and Cameron discuss what it would mean. Also on the show, Part One in an occasional series on U.S. swing states. This week: Minnesota. Adam and Cameron will be doing two live shows next month—one in Washington, D.C., and the other in New York City. Follow the links below for tickets. Sixth & I in Washington, DC, o...

Aug 16, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 152

The Stock Market Seesaw

Did international markets overreact to the job data earlier in the week? Or is the United States entering a recession? Also: Adam and Cameron will be doing two live shows next month—one in Washington, D.C., and the other in New York City. Follow the links below for tickets. Sixth & I in Washington, DC, Tuesday, September 17. https://www.sixthandi.org/event/foreign-policys-ones-and-tooze-podcast/ The Caveat in New York City on Wednesday, September 25. https://www.caveat.nyc/events/ones-and-tooze-...

Aug 09, 202443 min

The Olympics by Numbers

As millions of people around the globe tune into the 2024 Paris Olympics, hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze peer into some of the economic questions around the spectacle. The two look into the cost of hosting, how much money it takes to be an athlete, and the relationship between expected medal count and a country’s GDP. Tickets to the live show: https://www.sixthandi.org/event/foreign-policys-ones-and-tooze-podcast/ Brought to you by: betterhelp.com/onestooze Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Aug 02, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Biden’s Economic Legacy

Joe Biden still has six months left in his presidency, but it’s not too early to size up his economic legacy. Adam and Cameron dig in. And here's an announcement: Adam and Cameron will be recording a live show in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 17 at the historic Sixth & I building. Follow the link below for tickets. Don’t wait! Other Ones & Tooze live shows have sold out quickly. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foreign-policys-ones-and-tooze-live-tickets-949344052617?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about ...

Jul 26, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 149

The Future of Republican Economics

On today’s episode, hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze examine the economic policies of the Republican Party and what might happen should Trump win the upcoming U.S. presidential election. They also discuss how issues such as a stricter immigration policy and higher tariffs could have an adverse impact on inflation and how much weight should be given to campaign messaging versus the realities of enacting law. In the second segment, the two look at the debt owed by Ukraine, who holds it, and how ...

Jul 19, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Getting to Know Kamala Harris

On today’s episode, hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze discuss electoral politics in the United States and Britain. In the first segment, the two look at the career of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris is being talked about as a potential replacement candidate for Joe Biden should he decide to no longer pursue a second term. The second segment analyzes the economic ramifications of the recent U.K. elections, where the Labour Party won in a landslide, ushering in new Prime Minister Keir S...

Jul 12, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Lessons from the Weimar Republic

As the U.S. presidential election draws closer, hosts Cameron Abadi and Adam Tooze look at how the current climate of elevated inflation and economic discontent translates into political instability. They focus their attention by comparing these times to Weimar Germany, an era that lasted between World War I and the rise of the Nazi dictatorship. That brief democratic period also famously had high inflation and eventually collapsed into outright dictatorship. In this episode, the two dig into th...

Jul 05, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Rise of the National Rally?

A snap election called in France could lift the far-right National Rally to power. Adam and Cameron discuss the economic conditions that facilitated the party's rise. Brought to you by: betterhelp.com/onestooze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Tour de France

Adam and Cameron discuss the Tour de France—its historical and economic dimensions. Also on the show: The Chiquita verdict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 144

The Success of Russia’s War Economy

Russia’s economy is growing at a healthy clip despite international sanctions that the country has endured for more than two years. How did that happen? And why did Russian President Vladimir Putin just appoint an economist—Andrei Belousov—as his new defense minister? Cameron and Adam dig in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 143

The Economics of Trump’s Conviction

The conviction of former U.S. President Donald Trump on 34 felony charges raises profound political questions but also some economic ones. Adam and Cameron dig in. Also on the show: An economic perspective on D-Day—the Allied invasion of Normandy that began 80 years ago on June 6. Brought to you by: betterhelp.com/onestooze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 142

EU Elections and the Far Right

European Union elections in the coming week will likely see a surge in support for populist right-wing parties. Adam and Cameron discuss the economics of the European Parliament. Also on the show: What the UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid tells about Germany’s Ruhr valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Introducing: The Afghan Impasse

We're popping up in your feed between episodes of Ones and Tooze to introduce you to a different show—produced by the team at Foreign Policy, in partnership with Doha Debates. The Negotiators, available exclusively on Wondery+, focuses on some of the most dramatic negotiations around the world—from diplomacy, to hostage crises, to labor disputes and more. On season 4, The Afghan Impasse, we explore why diplomats failed over 20 years to broker a peace agreement in Afghanistan. This is a preview o...

May 27, 20247 min

The Economics of Assassinations

The recent attempt on the life of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico raises questions for Adam and Cameron. Do political assassinations mainly occur in advanced economies? Do they tend to bring about change or reinforce the status quo? And what does it cost to hire a hit man? Also on the show: The economics of holiday grilling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 140

The Macroeconomic Effects of Beyoncé

How successful is the American singer-songwriter Beyoncé? When she performed in Sweden last year, the event caused an uptick in the country’s inflation. Adam and Cameron explain. Also on the show: The economics of Immanuel Kant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 139

What's Wrong With Tesla?

Elon Musk's car company Tesla is in trouble. Its share price has plunged since the start of the year and the company has laid off thousands of employees. Adam and Cameron dig into the problems at Tesla and the reasons electric car companies in China are doing better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 138

The Columbia Protests and the Economics of Divestment

With students at Columbia and other universities across the country demanding that their schools divest from Israel over the war in Gaza, Adam and Cameron discuss the economic angle: endowments, investments, and billionaire donors. Brought to you by: betterhelp.com/onestooze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 137

The Speculative Economics Rising From the Film ‘Civil War’

The new film Civil War, which follows a group of journalists making their way across a swath of fractured and war-torn America, is a box-office hit. It’s also an opportunity for Adam and Cameron to speculate on the economic implications of a real civil war in the United States. For more podcasts, check out the latest episode of Disorder, 'How Small States Can Save the World,' featuring Former President of Armenia Dr Armen Sarkissian: https://linktr.ee/disorderpod Learn more about your ad choices...

Apr 26, 202434 min

Live From DC

This episode features a live taping Adam and Cameron did at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC—covering the possible impact of a wider war in the Middle East and the economics of a future Biden or Trump administration. For more podcasts, check out the latest episode of Disorder, 'How Small States Can Save the World,' featuring Former President of Armenia Dr Armen Sarkissian: https://linktr.ee/disorderpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Famine in Gaza

As the Israel-Hamas war drags on, about half of the Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine, and the other half are experiencing acute food insecurity. Adam and Cameron discuss how humanitarian aid works in a crisis zone and what it would take to rebuild Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 134

The Economics of a Bridge Disaster

It will cost up to $3 billion to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore, Maryland, which collapsed last month after it was struck by a container ship. Adam and Cameron discuss the implications for the city of Baltimore, the insurance industry, and global shipping. Also on the show: The economics of Tajikistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 202442 min

The Economic Thinking of Pope Francis

To mark the Easter holiday, Adam and Cameron discuss the economic thinking of Pope Francis and how it strays from the traditional approach of the Catholic Church. Brought to you by: betterhelp.com/onestooze crashplan.com/ones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 132

COVID-19’s Long Shadow, Part 4

This is the fourth installment of a mini series on the long shadow of COVID-19, marking four years since the start of the coronavirus. In this final segment, Adam and Cameron discuss whether the world is now better equipped to respond to similar crises. Also on the show: The economics of resort hotels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202439 min

COVID-19’s Long Shadow, Part 3

To mark four years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam and Cameron are talking about the long shadow of the coronavirus. In Part 3, they look at how the pandemic affected the global economy. Also on the show: China's economy is facing a major rebalancing. Can it keep rising? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 130