The New Next

Welcome to The New Next, the podcast where tomorrow is today, and the future is now. Together we'll embark on a journey through the evolving landscapes of technology, innovation, and the current events shaping our world. Join us as we break down complex topics into actionable insights. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a forward-thinker, or just curious about the world's next chapter, you're in the right place. So, plug in, power up, and prepare to dive deep into the heart of what's new, what's next, and what it all means for you. Find us at https://www.matthewadjensen.com

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Episodes

E03 - Sources of US Monetary Strength, China's Goals, Shifting Geopolitical Power Dynamics, the Energy Transition, and the Potential Effects of Fertilizer Shortages

Mike and Matt discuss: - How China and Russia control the supply chain of renewables - China’s goal to feed their people first and build geopolitical strength - China’s growing global dominance - US financial sanctions moving countries away from trading in US dollars and the ending of the petro dollar - The outcomes of potential Russian fertilizer shortages - Moving too fast to renewables and unintended consequences - China’s economic miracle - Will people be willing to sacrifice their quality o...

Apr 12, 2022•14 min

E02 - Electric Vehicle Growth Trajectory, NIMBY-ism, and the Current Problematic Supply Chain for Renewables

Mike and Matt discuss - The growth of electric vehicles - NIMBY-ism (not in my back yard) of the minerals extraction process for the switch to renewables - Why the current supply chain for renewable energy is problematic and needs to be reconsidered (child labor, slavery, etc) - Why China and Russia dominate the supply chain of the future

Apr 11, 2022•11 min

E01 - The Politics and Emotions of Energy Policy, Russia-Ukraine, and the Interconnected World of Commodities

Mike and Matt discuss: - Energy as the most important feedstock of the US economy - Why energy independence matters - Emotional energy policy decisions - Remembering the Iraq was from the liberal political perspective - Dividing political groups over energy fear and motivating people to vote - Russia – Ukraine and how the war may affect commodity flows - The energy generation needs required to run 100% electric vehicles - The effect of oil and gas prices on economies - Basics of refining and why...

Apr 08, 2022•18 min

Going Forward and New Co-Host for The New Next

In this episode we discuss a pivot for the podcast talking more about topics related to energy, finance, geopolitics, and technology. Our new co-host is Mike McVey, host of the Nobody's a Nobody podcast. After Matt was on his show last year, many people expressed that they loved the discussion relating to complex topics (energy, finance, geopolitics) in a way that was accessible for non subject matter experts. Soon after, Mike and Matt starting talking about collaborating. Join us as we discuss ...

Mar 29, 2022•16 min

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