Most experts agree that the euro is undermining the EU. To dismantle it, however, would be extremely costly, and federalization isn’t feasible in the current political climate. Instead, Yanis Varoufakis suggests a different path: simulating a functioning federation. In this episode, editors Whitney Arana and Jonathan Stein talk with the former Greek finance minister about his proposal to save the EU and his “New Deal” solution to some of the bloc’s most pressing challenges. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Jul 25, 2017•27 min
The founder of Poland’s Krytyka Polityczna, Sławomir Sierakowski, unpacks Donald Trump's recent visit to Warsaw and the country's slide toward illiberalism with PS editors Whitney Arana and Jonathan Stein.Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2017•21 min
When it comes to the Middle East, it is no surprise that political leaders, diplomats, and the donor and humanitarian community typically focus on the here and now. Yet we must not lose sight of the future. In this episode, editors Whitney Arana and Jonathan Stein speak with Tarek Osman, a PS contributor, author, political economist, and broadcaster, on four trends likely to set off new problems in the region.Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. S...
Jul 03, 2017•24 min
Chris Patten, the last Governor of Hong Kong, discusses his memoir "First Confession" with Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and François Bougon of Le Monde.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2017•21 min
Harvard’s Joseph Nye discusses Donald Trump’s impact on international affairs with Mark Leonard, director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, Le Monde’s Gaidz Minassian, and Yuya Yokobori from Yomiuri Shimbun.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2017•29 min
After Goldman Sachs purchased $2.8 billion in Venezuelan bonds, many were quick to point out the deal's adverse effects on the country's people. PS editors Whitney Arana and Jonathan Stein discuss the matter, using analysis from a recent column by Ricardo Hausmann, a former minister of planning of Venezuela. He proposes a way out for index investors wanting to finance emerging markets, but not odious regimes. Read Hausmann's column at http://bit.ly/2qm7sHR. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, ...
May 30, 2017•13 min
In the decade between 1999 and 2009, the number of jobs in manufacturing fell from 17 million to 12 million, giving rise to the idea that the US economy suddenly stopped working – at least for blue-collar males – at the turn of the century. But it is wrong to suggest that previously all was well in US manufacturing. PS editors Whitney Arana and Stuart Whatley discuss misconceptions in trade deals and job losses, as well as the rise of robots. This episode features analysis and insight from UC Be...
May 11, 2017•16 min
Bill Emmott, former Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, discusses identity politics, corporate power, and his latest book with PS Contributing Editor John Andrews, Financial News columnist David Wighton, and Christoph Winder from Der Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2017•23 min
As the Trump presidency reaches its one-hundredth day on April 29, PS editors Jonathan Stein and Whitney Arana take opposing views of the situation and ask: But what about North Korea?Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2017•18 min
Marine Le Pen is the candidate most likely to advance to the second round of France's presidential elections. So why hasn’t the EU made plans to deal with the nightmare scenario of her ultimate victory?PS editors Jonathan Stein and Whitney Arana discuss the upcoming French presidential elections, with insights from recent commentaries by Mark Leonard, director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, and Zaki Laïdi, professor of International Relations at L'Institut d’études politiques de P...
Apr 19, 2017•15 min
In this second installment of PS Voice with Nouriel Roubini, the renowned economist discusses Germany's role in the EU, and pressures on the Swiss franc with journalists Melanie Loos of BILANZ and Mathias Ohanian of Handelszeitung. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2017•10 min
Professor at NYU and Chairman of Roubini Macro Associates Nouriel Roubini sits down with PS to discuss Trump and his protectionist policies, Brexit, and further trouble in the EU.Keep up to date with PS podcasts by subscribing to our SoundCloud channel: www.soundcloud.com/projectsyndicate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 04, 2017•18 min
Donald Trump is set to drastically shake up the American tax system by implementing a border adjustment tax. But are the rewards overwhelmed by the risks? PS editors Jonathan Stein and Whitney Arana discuss the implications, highlighting work by PS columnist and Chief Economist of Allianz SE Michael Heise. Read his recent column here: http://prosyn.org/NNwiyxFLike what you hear? Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 10, 2017•14 min
As automation forces more people out of work, should robots offset costs by paying taxes? PS editors Jonathan Stein and Whitney Arana discuss alternative options, including former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis' proposal for a universal basic dividend. Read the column here: http://bit.ly/2mvxDdlLike what you hear? Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 02, 2017•13 min
Columbia Professor Jeffrey Sachs joins PS Voice to discuss the path toward a more productive and fair American economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2017•23 min
Thanks to globalization, the past 70 years was arguably the best quarter-century in human history. In this week's episode, PS editors Jonathan Stein and Whitney Arana discuss free trade backlash, as highlighted in Carl Bildt and Arvind Subramanian's latest columns. Read the columns here: http://prosyn.org/WuO7Dbv and http://prosyn.org/79lvYSgLike what you hear? Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 23, 2017•13 min
In the inaugural episode of PS Editors' Podcast, PS editors Whitney Arana and Jonathan Stein discuss the glaring incompetencies of the Trump administration, as highlighted in Lucy Marcus' most recent column for Project Syndicate, How to Be a Misleader. | http://prosyn.org/gdZTEzP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2017•13 min
As the United States and the European Union grapple with domestic issues, will China become the world's next leader? Minxin Pei, Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College, joins PS Voice to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 07, 2017•22 min
Russia expert and Professor of International Affairs, Nina Khrushcheva, discusses US/Russia relations under Putin and Trump. With Nina is Arnout Brouwers from the Dutch publication de Volkskrant, and Krister Paris from Estonia’s Eesti Päevaleht. John Andrews, formerly of The Economist, moderates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 01, 2017•20 min
Former UN Under-Secretary-General Shashi Tharoor, an MP for the Indian National Congress, unpacks Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2017•20 min
What is Obama’s legacy and what’s at stake now that Trump is at the helm? Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, discusses with PS contributing editor John Andrews and Slawomir Sierakowski of Krytyka Polityczna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2017•16 min
Mark Leonard, Director of the European Council on Foreign Relations, discusses Trump’s Foreign Policy, Populism, and Brexit with PS contributing editor John Andrews, Slawomir Sierakowski of Krytyka Polityczna, and Leonardo Maisano of Il Sole 24 Ore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2017•22 min
In the latest edition of PS Voice, Jim O’Neill discusses how to beat antimicrobial resistance, which threatens millions of lives, with Gavekal Dragonomics’ Anatole Kaletsky and Leonardo Maisano of Il Sole 24 Ore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2017•14 min
Jim O’Neill discusses BRICS and Brexit with Gavekal Dragonomics’ Anatole Kaletsky, Jennifer Nille of L’Echo, and Leonardo Maisano of Il Sole 24 Ore on the latest edition of PS On Air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2017•25 min
