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Are we truly understanding global trade, or just reacting to headlines?

Step into a timely, eye-opening conversation on trade, geopolitics, and the systems shaping our global economy with Dmitry Grozoubinski, hosted by Kate O’Neill.

Topics Covered:

• Why global trade is more misunderstood than ever
• The real forces driving today’s trade tensions and disruptions
• How policy, politics, and economics intersect in trade decisions
• Common misconceptions about tariffs, supply chains, and globalization
• The role of trade experts vs. media narratives
• How trade impacts everyday life more than we realize
• The challenge of communicating complex global systems simply
• What recent global events reveal about the fragility of trade systems
• The future of globalization: shifting, not disappearing
• Why understanding trade is critical in today’s world

Connect with Dmitry Grozoubinski
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Dmitry’s Book: Why Politicians Lie About Trade

Episode Chapters:

[00:00:04] Introduction to the Tech Humanist Show

[00:00:30] Guest Introduction: Dmitry Grozoubinski

[00:01:15] Why Trade Is Suddenly Front and Center

[00:03:40] Misconceptions About Global Trade

[00:06:05] How Trade Policy Actually Works

[00:08:50] Tariffs, Politics, and Public Perception

[00:12:10] Media Narratives vs. Trade Reality

[00:15:25] Supply Chains and Global Interdependence

[00:18:40] Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Shifts

[00:22:05] Why Trade Is Hard to Communicate

[00:26:30] The Fragility of Global Systems

[00:30:10] The Future of Globalization

[00:33:45] Why Trade Literacy Matters

[00:36:20] Where to Connect with Dmitry Grozoubinski

[00:36:45] Closing and Credits