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The David McWilliams PodcastThe King’s Gambit: DIY Declan, Trump’s Market Meltdown & Musk’s 18th-Century TwinWhat do DIY stores, French financial bubbles, and Elon Musk have in common? Kicking off with a detour into The Pope’s Children and the perils of being a DIY impostor, we quickly shift gears to the real story: the Trump Dump. As financial markets recoil from the chaos of MAGA economics, we dive into history for a striking parallel: John Law, the 18th-century financial mastermind who convinced France to bet everything on his wild vision of a new economic order. Law promised a dazzling future, just as Musk does today, but his empire of speculation collapsed, taking the French monarc...2025-03-0441 minThe David McWilliams PodcastScotland The BraveI'm up in Glasgow and we're devoting this podcast to all things Scottish, kkicking off with the amazing Scottish Enlightenment. Why did 18th-century Scotland emerge as a crucible for radical ideas, drawing intellectuals, inventors, and innovators alike? The Scottish Enlightenment marked an era where thinkers like David Hume and Adam Smith thrived amidst newfound economic growth, sparked by an influx of wealth from trade routes and ventures (like Scotland's ill-fated attempt to build a canal in Panama). But unlike France, where revolutionary fervor overthrew established order, Scotland’s intellectual revolution developed under the stability of the British Empire, with Sc...2024-10-2944 minThe David McWilliams PodcastNazi Billionaires: The Dark History Of Germany’s Wealthiest DynastiesThe true story of how Germany’s wealthiest business dynasties amassed untold money and power by abetting the atrocities of the Third Reich — and how America looked the other way. Many of them continue to control swathes of the world economy, owning iconic brands whose products blanket the globe, brands like Daimler-Benz, Allianz, Porsche, Volkswagen, and BMW. David de Jong shows how these tycoons seized Jewish businesses, procured slave labourers, and ramped up weapons production to equip Hitler’s army – and how they got away with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1646 minThe David McWilliams PodcastChristiane Amanpour in ConversationJoin us for a special live recording of the podcast at DBF 2024, where David interviewed the renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour. As CNN's chief international anchor, Amanpour brings unparalleled insights into global affairs, making this session an unmissable highlight of the festival. The conversation covers Amanpour's journey from the Iranian Revolution to her pioneering role at CNN, reflecting on pivotal moments such as reporting from the Gulf War and Bosnia in the 90s, where she witnessed firsthand the harsh realities of conflict. Amanpour's experiences underscore the critical role of journalism in uncovering human rights abuses and shaping global narratives. Her reflections o...2024-06-2044 minThe David McWilliams PodcastDecoding Global Markets with Dave TilsonThis week, we're diving deep into the rollercoaster world of global financial markets. From the wild highs of cannabis stocks crashing down to earth to the ECB's first interest rate cut in five years, we're unpacking it all. Ever wondered why 2% inflation became the magic number for central banks? Spoiler: it’s as arbitrary as it sounds. Joining us to make sense of the chaos is David Tilson, Head of Capital Markets for Cantor Fitzgerald, who’ll give us the lowdown on everything from US job growth and the curious case of immaculate disinflation to the surprising rise of India over...2024-06-1336 minThe David McWilliams Podcast2024:10 The Gen Z Gender SchismFor the second installment in our Milei series, we delve into what's causing the political gender divergence within Gen Z. We are joined this week by John Burn-Murdoch, who shares his insights on what has caused the split. Young men are swinging Conservative and you women are moved Liberal. Across the globe, from the US to South Korea, a profound split has emerged, shaping political affiliations, and societal norms, and even influencing electoral outcomes. We discuss the consequences of this divide, examining its impact on issues ranging from gender equality to immigration. Join us as we navigate the complexities of...2024-02-0139 minThe David McWilliams Podcast2024:04 How Culture and Language Leads to Economic GrowthJoin us as we explore the connection between culture, language, and economic growth. We are joined by John Burn-Murdoch and his data-driven expertise as we discuss how the West could be 'talking itself into decline.' The shift in culture and language that began around the 16th century has become increasingly relevant as books have become digitized - particularly tracking words related to progress and positivity could be another way to explain economic growth trends and cultural shifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1138 minThe David McWilliams PodcastA live podcast straight from KilkenomicsJohn and I sat down at the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny and had a natter, covering all classes of topics from economics, to James Joyce, WB Yeats and a whole host of other topics, focussing on Europe's economic policy dilemmas. We chatting about unconventional thinkers, how the artist & the entrepreneur are much more similar than meets the eye, both being unconventional dissenters.And If you’d like to hear my full TED talk on unconventional thinking, simply click here: https://www.ted.com/talks/david_mcwilliams_the_power_of_unconventional_thinking Hosted on Acast. See aca...2023-11-0748 minThe David McWilliams PodcastThe Easiest Way to Rob a Bank is to Run ItAs John returns from Washington DC we take a quick state of that nation before coming home to talk about how the Irish banks are actually stealing their customer's money. Interest income is the income of savers not the banks, if the banks don't pass that on, they are stealing customers income. That's what is happening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1538 minThe David McWilliams PodcastSearching for America with David BrooksIn this intimate conversation, we discuss America - from a political, personal & cultural point of view to understand this land where decisions and policies ripple across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2254 minThe David McWilliams PodcastApartment Living Cures Housing VirusesThe global housing crisis is significantly worse in countries that speak English. Why? Is it because far few English speakers live in flats? Flats are cheaper to build, creating more dense communities and apartment dwellers object far less than those who live in houses. We explore the joy of apartments today with the expert help of John Burn-Murdoch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2339 minThe David McWilliams PodcastIn Praise of Cathedral ThinkingThe people who build Europe's gothic cathedrals knew that they wouldn't be around to see them completed. They were building for people yet to be born. This is what we need to build liveable cities right now. Looking at John Gray the 19th century architect of Dublin's water system, we apply Gray's thinking and planning to the of the biggest urban dilemma of the 21st century: housing and urban planning. To execute urban vision, we need to take on some vested interests and think about future generations, not yet here, as our equals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...2023-01-3127 minThe David McWilliams PodcastFinding the optimal rate of progress & Why adapting is key to success with Nassim Nicholas TalebThe way we connect with our environment helps us evolve, both as humans and in our professional life - But the way it happens might surprise you. Join us to learn why skin in the game is key to success. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1740 minThe David McWilliams PodcastThe future of the internet economy with Stripe co-founder: John CollisonToday we’re bringing you a unique conversation that I had with John Collison over the weekend where I got to ask him a wide variety of questions covering innovation, crypto, macro-trends for the internet and even flying cars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2155 minThe David McWilliams PodcastThe third world debt crisis is going to affect youOne continent has been missing from the headlines lately - Africa: they’re going through a severe debt crisis and with the current state of globalization, what happens there is going to ripple here. Join us as we break it down with David McNair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2143 minThe David McWilliams Podcast201 - The World at a Tipping PointThe New Year and a new credit cycle. In 2021 the world was awash with money, but will this continue in 2022? If not what will it mean for the economy, for you, and for confidence? All credit cycles follow similar paths, we trace these cycles. Also what about European and Irish tech in the next 12 months and how John is becoming a drummer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-0446 min
The David McWilliams Podcast120 - Cease and desist. Get out of the housing market right now, plus the 5 fundamental ways cities are changingThe global seller’s market for housing is hitting new levels of madness - its time for buyers to take a stand and decide that they’re not going to take part in this madness - at least until the supply comes back to its pre-pandemic levels. In the same vein, it’s important to consider how the world is changing as people look to buy new homes. We break down five major urban trends with Simon Kuper. Plus John's Cheltenham blues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-2349 min
The David McWilliams Podcast118 - If you tolerate this, then your country will be nextFinancial scandal in Ireland, what would an American bank regulator and prosecutor do? We talk to Professor Bill Black, former US banking regulator and lead investigator in the US "Savings and Loans" scandal of the early 1990s. Some hard truths. Also, on the week Stripe - run by two software engineers - invest big time in Ireland, we look at why countries that favour innovators over rent-seekers, grow faster. Engineers who innovate make things, create wealth, whereas prestigious occupations like bankers, lawyers, management consultants and stock-brokers just shuffle other people's money around. For countries to grow in the 21st century, t...2021-03-1643 min
The David McWilliams PodcastInvestor or Speculation? Tech, market madness & the cost of mistakesTechnology changes the world - but not everyone who bets on technology wins. With the recent boom in tech IPOs we take a look at what the market with the help of FT’s John Thornhilll and explore a short history of market mania, from AirBnB, to canals, railways, Irish Navies, Homer Simpson plus a cameo from Ken Clarke late night in bar in Hong Kong Halloween night 1997. A few thoughts on global monetary policy too! What’s not to like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-2250 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe World in 2021On Thanksgiving, with the Dow hitting 30,000 and Janet Yellan taking over at the US Treasury, we examine the short and medium terms health of the US economy with David Rosenberg - Warning: it doesn’t look too pretty. We also look further out to assess the demographic, budget and debt arithmetic for the US and the West and how China goes from strength to strength. All this, plus a bit of Leviticus and Deuteronomy if you are feeling all biblical! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-2643 min
The David McWilliams PodcastHow will Trump getting Covid affect the campaign, and why Ireland’s youth should determine the budget.The legend that is Professor Bill Black on the USA. This is the man who put more white collar criminals behind bars than any other. He’s an economist, lawyer and criminal psychologist and he brings this laser-like clarity to the US, four weeks from the election. We talk economics, Proud Boys, abortion and the culture war. Plus, back home why Ireland should use the budget to build houses, show vision and understand that we have the highest young population in the EU, make the budget about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-0636 min
The David McWilliams PodcastEconomics at a tipping pointEconomics is at a tipping point, as we lockdown again, how can we remain solvent, avoid national and international bankruptcy and deploy all the possible economics tools at our disposal. We are facing a 1930s style Depression and need 1930s style policies to get us out. Listen to one of the best macroeconomists in the world: Paul McCulley navigate the path to prosperity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-291h 00
The David McWilliams PodcastHow the UK breaks up….lessons from the Balkans, plus Trump’s possible road to victoryIt’s been a monumental week - with the help of American policy analyst Pippa Malmgren - we look at what might be the unintended consequences of Boris Johnson’s action and why all eyes are on African American women for a second Trump term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2251 min
The David McWilliams PodcastBack to BrexitOnce again the British government uses Ireland as a hostage in its Brexit theatre with the EU. The record is on repeat. Brexit has now returned and this time its even more mental. We breakdown the latest carryon, talk about the implications for the future. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder, it does! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1548 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe American divide and the Vaticanization of the ECBLess than 2 months away from what will inevitably be a historic election we take a look at the American landscape - how we got there and what might happen depending on election results. We then move on to talk about Eurozone, and how the rising tensions between Germany and Italy could potential reshape the fundamentals of how the zone operates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0835 min
The David McWilliams PodcastCryptocurrency & the future of moneyThis week we tackle one of the most requested topics: Cryptocurrency. We’re going to try and explain what Bitcoin is, where it came from and what it might mean for the future of money. To help get to the bottom of this topic, we enrolled the help of Peter McCormack, host of the podcast “what bitcoin did” to guide us on some of the more technical aspects of this new monetary movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0135 min
The David McWilliams PodcastHow history shapes current policiesThis week we ignore the political shenanigans in Ireland (as it’s so pathetic) and look at what we can learn from ancient Mesopotamia and its approach to pandemics. Plus, staying in the region: how to make sense of the Middle East by understanding a coup in Iran in 1953 and how it set the tone for everything that came after! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2557 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe 15 minute cityCities are at a crossroads. The decisions we take now will dictate a new urban future. The office as we know it is over and its main enemy is not COVID, it’s Zoom. This can lead to a renaissance of our urban centres and a repopulation of our rural towns - the choice is ours! Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1838 min
The David McWilliams PodcastAngrynomics - Why its okay to be mad about the current economic crisis and what we can do about itThis week we talk with two brilliant economists Mark Blyth and Eric Lonergan on this fantastic new book - Angrynomics. We analyze why people are angry, how it's affecting economics and politics and what we can do about it. There are some obvious solutions and this conversation sets them out. You’ll love it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1151 min
The David McWilliams PodcastHow bonds not bombs liberated IrelandThis week we mark the death of John Hume, a great Irish patriot. We explore one of his unheralded achievements, the Credit Unions and how these small “community banks” transformed Ireland and led to the success of the Derry punk band the Undertones. However, in using financial innovation, Hume was part of a long tradition in Ireland of financing social and political reform. We explore the “magic of the bond market” in making the impossible, possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0443 min
The David McWilliams PodcastLiving in interesting times and how best to think of itFour massive economic changes are going on right now under our noses, yet we are unaware of their magnitude because we increasingly value short-term thinking at the cost of long-term thinking. Today we explore those changes, make a case for thinking long-term and tease out how we can escape “the tyranny of now” with the help of Roman Krznaric, Author of: “The Good Ancestor”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2852 min
The David McWilliams PodcastTaxes, urine & wealth creationThis week we take a rather unconventional look at the Apple ruling - taking the time to look at the many ways that countries around the world have created wealth. We follow that chat with another conversation with Luke O’Neill who gives us a breakdown of the medical breakthroughs that COVID has accelerated and a quick update on what might be on the horizon from a vaccine point of view Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2149 min
The David McWilliams PodcastFrom "the craic economy" to the annexation of the West BankAnother week, another episode where we look at the world and try to make sense of it. This week we explore how language evolves, the idea of "the craic economy" and have a chat with Stav Shaffir, the leader of the green party in Israel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1448 min
The David McWilliams PodcastBlack Swans & Black listsThis week we explore black swans and black lists. First, we explain why the economy behaves more like a complex adaptive system rather than a giant machine. This means we, in the West are exposed to “black swan” events which disrupt the economy. From black swans we move on black lists and black lives with Trinidadian economist Marla Dukharan talking about EU racism, neo-colonialism, bullying and double standards when dealing with small, largely non-white countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0750 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe enormous potential of free money and the illusion of a V shaped recoveryHow the ECB is turning into the Fed. What Austria issuing a 100 year bond means for Irish economy policy. Why a new EU philosophy is changing the rules of the game! We also talk with Harvard economist Megan Greene about the United State’s future, outlook and why a V shaped recovery might not be on the horizon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-3054 min
The David McWilliams PodcastAddressing generational wealth inequalityThis week we talk about the youth & money - because if you lose the youth, you lose the future - something our new government doesn’t seem to be giving much thought to. We also have a chat with renowned international diplomat and former Under Secretary-General of the UN Shashi Tharoor about Ireland winning a seat on the Security Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2355 min
The David McWilliams PodcastSkin deepThis week we discuss options for a New Ireland, building sovereign wealth finders to underwrite a start up nation and why the evolutionary battle between two vitamins explains a lot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1651 min
The David McWilliams PodcastTribal voicesDispatches from a Pulitzer Prize winner on the LA frontline, why the 1980s ain’t coming back, who are ’The Jews who Booze”, why networks matter more than guns and how the economy could recover quickly. This one’s got you covered! Enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-091h 01
The David McWilliams PodcastAmerica burns, Ireland’s potential reset and the end of Fianna Fáil?When Rappers deploy the language of Presidents and Presidents deploy the language of Rappers, you know America is in trouble. Plus, why commercial property is over, Fianna Fails slow demise and a new election in Ireland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0259 min
The David McWilliams PodcastUnconventional thinking: its enemies & why it is importantWhile it seems that the peak of the cases are now behind us we’re still facing its economic repercussions. The Pandession is here. This week we talk about the social economy, and crucially why it is critical to think unconventionally in times of crisis…..plus lots more, including where the expression “not worth a continental” comes from! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2651 min
The David McWilliams PodcastWe are living through a PandessionLanguage is important, in fact its is essential. If you can’t describe it, you don’t understand it. So, today we coin the expression a “Pandession” - a recession brought about by a pandemic. Plus, how in the new Cold War between America and China, the economic theatre of battle will be supply chains and why Ireland can benefit. Plus, what next for the EU? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1946 min
The David McWilliams PodcastLeaving Cert - the Irish equivalent of national service. Covid in the Caribbeans & what Judy Garland tells you about monetary economics.From Leaving Cert cancellation to understanding the impact of COVID 19 in other countries and wrapping things up by reframing what you thought about the Wizard of Oz, plus the economic origin of the expression Dixie for the South of the USA - and why its all relevant to the world in 2020. Jam packed episode this week. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-121h 10
The David McWilliams PodcastThe extreme urgency of nowThis week, why Corona will spark huge changes in economic thinking. We explore the coming a revolution in monetary economics with the woman who may well be the most important economist in the USA in the 2020s, Professor Stephanie Kelton. Also, why small businesses are the beginning, middle and end of the economy and the small matter of how we save the economy now. Plus, we have our first winner of our Schumpeter Slot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0550 min
The David McWilliams PodcastWhy economics is not a cult, negative oil prices, Newcastle United, Altar boys, America’s reckoning and gay hit men! Whats not to love?This week we cover a wide array of subjects: from new Irish government to possible recession fixes (no disinfectant involved) and then talking to Frank Kane to get to the bottom of negative oil prices. All this and some history and craic along the way, hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-281h 01
The David McWilliams PodcastWhat’s Next? Lessons from the Great Depression, avoiding bad economics, reading the markets’ tea leaves & the youth surge.These are the times when change happens - not incremental change, drastic changes - the type that can completely change the face of a nation. In this week’s episode we talk about how monetary policy is the key to what happens next. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-211h 00
The David McWilliams PodcastWhat’s Next? The frugal four, antibody testing and post-COVID changesIt’s been another packed week. On this week’s episode we talk about what’s next for the economy, we talk to Prof Luke O’Neill on the next science steps, and anti-body testing; and the short and longer term economic and geo-political consequences of COVID. Plus, we tell you about a time when the Irish were accused of being plague carriers. Take care of yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-141h 00
The David McWilliams PodcastThe Anatomy of a PandemicThis week we explore what’s happening in Ireland and Europe’s crucial reaction, plus we focus on the catastrophe enveloping the developing world. We explore why COVID 19 will change global relations between rich and poor, why we need a new Bretton Woods and an optimistic lesson from the Black Death of 1347! All this, and thoughts on the economics of washing machine, Italia 90 and learning economics in the lockdown. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0758 min
The David McWilliams PodcastMacroeconomics for a Globalized WorldNow that we all have more time on our hands, why not use this time to learn economics? I've devised a new macro economics course based largely on the course I teach in Trinity College Dublin. The audio course comes with detailed notes and reading lists. Here's the introduction free. Join me on Patreon.com/davidmcwilliams for weekly classes and let's master economics, together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0214 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe economics of the possibleWe are looking at the complete rethinking of economics. So much is possible, from mortgage rates plummeting here immediately, to ensuring that taxes never have to rise to pay for our corona spending. All this and what Rihanna can tell you about the long term, unforeseen consequences of pandemics. Also, why not use the lockdown to learn economics with me over the next few weeks? Lets do it together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-311h 06
The David McWilliams PodcastBeyond money - Why livelihoods matter mostCapitalism as we know it has been suspended. The most important thing now is to minimize unemployment and see beyond the crisis. Unemployment isn’t just economical, it’s psychological and emotional. We have an economic vaccine, we explain what it is and how it can be used. But we need to move fast. Take care, stay apart, stay safe and be strong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2446 min
The David McWilliams PodcastLockdown, Herd immunity & helicopter moneyHappy St Patrick's Day. The strangest, most eerie one I've ever experienced. Make no mistake about it, this Coronavirus will change our world profoundly. Nothing, not economics, not politics, not sociology will be the same again. This week we focus on the path of the disease and what central banks should do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1742 min
The David McWilliams PodcastCorona goes GlobalWith markets collapsing, oil prices plummeting and the West about to be put in lockdown, we examine the dramatic consequences of Corona for economics and politics. Plus in geo-politics what the showdown between Saudi Arabia and Russia over oil means for all of us. Hope you enjoy it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1032 min
The David McWilliams PodcastGot you face mask yet?This week we talk viruses with the brilliant Professor Luke O’Neill and as I’m in New York - and no one does panic better than this shower- we explore the similarities between pandemics, financial markets, manias and investor freak-outs! Enjoy and don’t panic!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-0344 min
The David McWilliams PodcastGermany is changing - and Europe should take noticeGermany is going through a fundamental change - the alt-right is rising, Angela Merkel’s reign is coming to an end and Germans are aging… how will the steady hand of Europe’s metamorphosis impact the EU and the world? Join us and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-2542 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe battle for the soul of Fianna Fail (if there is such a thing) and are we witnessing China’s Chernobyl?Napoleon once said “to govern is to choose”, Fianna Fail has to make a choice, will it be SF or FG in coalition? Plus as the Corona Virus spreads are we witnessing China’s Chernobyl, a tipping point moment after with the Middle Kingdom will never look the same again - and are the financial markets pricing this in? Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1839 min
The David McWilliams PodcastStorm ShinnerVladimir Lenin once said “there are decades when nothing happens and there are weeks when decades happen” - this was one of those weeks. We explain what has happened, we explain what the Sinn Fein vote is not, and what it is. Why it could be positive and what are the possible pitfalls, what it means for NI and whether the shift to the Left is permanent or temporary. New Ireland is up for grabs, who’s going to seize it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1144 min
The David McWilliams PodcastStats, polls & electionsA leap in the dark or the bright shining light of change? SF - for the first time ever - lead the polls. We welcome Kevin Cunningham - the sharpest pollster in the country - to the podcast in order to help us get a reading on the upcoming Irish elections from a statistical point of view - discussing the pitfalls and opportunities with stats and polling along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0453 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe Giant Global Housing SwindleFrom Davos to balance sheet recession this week is all about economics. Join us as we explain how the wealthy get rich in bust economies and how regular people become poor in boom economies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2838 min
The David McWilliams PodcastWhy traffic is like gas, not liquidThis week we tackle the problem facing many cities: congestion. We look at why historical thinking isn't working and what could be a possible way forward. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2132 min
The David McWilliams PodcastIrish elections and the differences between Fine Gael & Fianna FáilWith an election coming and the RIC debate still raging, we examine the deep differences between FF and FG, what our grandfathers did in 1920, the class basis for 1916, Leinster Rugby and the Christian Brothers Revolutionaries and why Irish politics might be more sophisticated than you imagine. Hope you like it!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-1436 min
The David McWilliams PodcastUSA, IRAN and the 3 M’s that precede warsThis week has been dominated by news of the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran and the United States - today we breakdown where it came from, what it means and what might be coming in the future - including the 3 M’s that usually precede wars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-0734 min
The David McWilliams PodcastSpecial episode: Welcome to the Third Decade of the 21st centuryThis week we’re going to be taking a look at our 2019 episodes, trying to find out what you liked best and touch on what is coming from the podcast in 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-3126 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe economics of loveMoney, assets, yield and dividends - all table stakes of economics, but what if there was something underlying all these? This week we talk about the crucial but all too often overlooked aspect of economics: love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-2432 min
The David McWilliams PodcastBoris Johnson, the last PM of the UK?The elections are over, Boris Johnson has won a massive and the UK is changed utterly. What does it all mean for all of us, where are we now heading and could Boris Johnson be the last PM of the UK? This week we invite the brilliant economist Diane Coyle, to tease out the issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1740 min
The David McWilliams PodcastWhy the British election is about so much more than who will be the next PM. It’s about the very fabric of British society - explained with FT chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley - one is the sharpest political minds covering the UK right nowOn Thursday the United Kingdom will vote once again - and its choice will have a drastic impact on the future of the country, most notably with Brexit hanging in the balance. Robert Shrimsley joins us to demystify what lies ahead and then we look at how Argentina can teach us lessons about bad management and how those lessons can be applied to the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1038 min
The David McWilliams PodcastPopulism and the evolution of Ireland - Live From Vicar streetHere it is! Our first ever live show tackling the rise of populism around the world, the evolution of Ireland and so much more, hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0348 min
The David McWilliams PodcastImpeachment explained and the polarization of US politics with professor Bill BlackThis week in a break from tradition, John and David are joined from the States by Prof Bill Black, scourge of the white collar criminal, to explore impeachment, where might it end and the fractured nature of American society and politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2646 min
The David McWilliams PodcastA hard look at the human impact of the housing crisisRising housing costs are not new news - but all too often the human element of the problem is overlooked. Today we discuss the very real human aspect of the problem, how it has impacted society and where it might go from here. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1943 min
The David McWilliams PodcastEconomics and the law of unintended consequencesEconomics rarely behaves the way decision makers intended it to - From the Berlin wall to the rise of populism we look at the unintended consequences of economic and political decisions that have impacted history and that are occurring as we speak Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1238 min
The David McWilliams PodcastWhat does a post-meat world means for society and the economy?When Burger King goes veggie - you know something whopper is stirring. This week we take a look at the rapid shift in global meat consumption, how different areas of the world are reacting and the deep ramifications that our eating habits have on the economy. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-0535 min
The David McWilliams PodcastIs the age of the job over?This week’s episode is a rollicking Joycean trip around the world from Morocco to Buffalo, focusing on why great artists like James Joyce and great business people are the same sorts, generating commercial and intellectual energy through curiosity and their own skin in the game; in addition, why openness, tolerance and liberalism, are the key to a dynamic economy. Plus Hemingway, Bloom, the Erie Canal and the Ice Age! Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2939 min
The David McWilliams PodcastBrexit - are we there yet? Plus, how the map of the Mid East has been redrawn in the week - all brought to you from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.This weeks podcast brought to you from high up in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco aims to explain the latest Brexit Boloxology and from the Arab world, how lines in the sand written by colonialists one hundred years ago continue to haunt the Kurds, Iraqis, Turks and the Irish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2238 min
The David McWilliams PodcastBrexit endgame: a plot summaryWhat have Coleen Rooney, Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar all got in common? Tales from the Brexit end game, a bit of economics and the political twilight for the 400 year old Project Britain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1535 min
The David McWilliams PodcastWe need to fix the root problem: wealth inequalityHere’s the latest episode on the overarching political/social/economic issue of our day, wealth inequality. How has it happened, why is it profoundly worrying and how we can solve it - enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0843 min
The David McWilliams PodcastHow to get ready for globalization 3.0Small countries live and die by the quality of their strategic thinking. This week’s podcast focuses on how small countries can truly transform themselves, clutching victory from the jaws of defeat, by completely re-thinking the relationship with multinational companies. Globalization 3.0 here we come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0133 min
The David McWilliams PodcastOut of AfricaI’ve just come back from Kenya, this week we are discussing poverty, relentless entrepreneurialism, the role of technology in transforming Africa and why it will be the site of the next battle between America and China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-2435 min
The David McWilliams PodcastA future warning from past cities!This week we tackle the matter of future cities - as urban living becomes financially impossible for the middle class around the world how can we find a way forward that accommodates everyone? Through the lens of history we try to make sense of it all and propose a path forward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1737 min
The David McWilliams PodcastBoris Johnson is not a politician, he’s a gamblerThis week we analyse why Boris Johnson is not a politician, how different societies react to democratic struggles and why bottom-up societies is a better way forward than the traditional top-down structures many of us have today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1039 min
The David McWilliams PodcastCurious minds - Discussing Turkey and losing democracy with Ece TemelkuranFor this month's curious minds episode we talk with Ece Temelkuran, one of Turkey’s best-known journalists and political commentators about her latest book- How to Lose a Country: The 7 Steps from Democracy to Dictatorship, her own personal experience in Turkey and what the world should understand from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-0527 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe Fragility of democracy and why winner takes all economics has led to the rise of populismDemocracy is often taken for granted and many countries are currently testing its resilience right before our eyes. On this episode we break down how we ended up in this political/economic/social mess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-0340 min
The David McWilliams PodcastTrade wars, amazon fires & the unexpected consequences of economicsEconomic decisions impact many facets of our lives - often in unexpected ways. This week we connect the dots between seemingly unrelated events and explain how economics decisions are at the core of it all. Plus why countries need to grieve and learn how to adapt from loss of power & influence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-2738 min
The David McWilliams PodcastIreland, Brexit and the Great British Breakoff, from Britsplaing to Explaining and lots more in between!! EnjoyAs Brexit moves towards the endgame and the UK government’s new policy appears to centre on inflicting as much economic damage as possible on Ireland to change the “backstop”, we explore why the Brexiteers are so ignorant about Ireland, how come Ireland is now considerably richer than the UK, more globalized and more resilient. In short, when so-called “Global Britain” exports 1.5 times more to “little” Ireland than it does to China, you know the Brexiteers are living in an economic la la land! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-2036 min
The David McWilliams PodcastAre we heading towards a global economic slowdown?With the central bank cutting interest rates last week we thought it would be a good idea to analyze the current market signals and try to breakdown what might be looming in the future for the global economy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-1338 min
The David McWilliams PodcastTrying to untangle Iran and the Middle East relationshipsThis week we dive into the Middle East as tension have currently been ramping up between the United States and Iran - How did we get here, what do we need to know to understand the middle east and why is Turkey the wildcard? That’s what we’re going to attempt to explain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-0645 min
The David McWilliams PodcastCurious minds - Discussing the evolution of journalism and technology with Tom FriedmanToday we’re introducing a new monthly segment to the podcast that I’m calling curious minds. These are going to be a series of 1-on-1 conversations with various personalities offering unique viewpoints that I want to share with you. I’m kicking things off with the legendary American correspondent Tom Friedman, 3 times Pulitzer winner and New York Times columnist talking about the evolution of journalism, the position of the United States and technology’s impact on all of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-0127 min
The David McWilliams PodcastChina's unique approach to foreign influenceIn 2100 four out of ten people on the plant will be African. What does that mean for economics, politics and geo-political relations. While the West hasn't been looking, China has made a huge bet on Africa, lending billions to African countries. Will this bet come off and if it does, what will it mean for all of us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-3040 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe next phase of Brexit through its history, its psychology and its economicsBoris Johnson's rise to MP marks a new chapter for Brexit. As we enter this next phase, we tease out how we got here: Looking at where the movement started. Attempting to understand what are the driving forces of Brexit (its not economics!). And finally, looking at what the future holds for the UK’s economy if Brexit goes the way Boris Johnson wants (and why Leo Varadkar has Johnson by the balls) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-2343 min
The David McWilliams PodcastWhy healthy economies are inherently unstable not inherently stable!What do you get when you cross Donna Summer, David Bowie, Bitcoin, Joseph Schumpeter, creativity and innovation? You get the essence of the modern capitalist economy, something called “creative destruction” - the most potent force in economics. In this podcast ,we explore the role of disruption in the economy from 1970s disco beats to 21st century blockchain technology. Hope you enjoy it and tell us about what you thought! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-1624 min
The David McWilliams PodcastThe failed war on drugsIt’s time to face the facts - the war on drugs has been a failed experiment. Anyone with a basic knowledge of economics and supply and demand will know that prohibition drives prices upwards, drive profits into the hands of criminal gangs and those very profit coaxes more gangs into the business, leading to more and more violence. It's time to call time on the war on drugs and apply common sense economics to this global issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-0931 min
The David McWilliams PodcastUnderstanding China's trade wars, Brexit and Tianammen Square through the lens of Japanese historyIn this episode, we examine today’s geo-politics, the China vs America showdown and related economic threats through lessons from Japan’s Meji Restoration, plus Soviet and Chinese history. Remember, those who forget their economic history are condemned to repeat it. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-0230 min
The David McWilliams PodcastA guide to understanding GermanyWhy has Germany, the most important country in Europe, not had the political sway that matches its economic dominance and how that might change in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-2528 min
The David McWilliams PodcastWhy it’s time to move Dublin PortDublin Port is 600 acres of prime residential land, beside the sea, close to all transport links and it should be developed in a new city on the water. The rest of the world is moving their ports, even Cork is, yet in Dublin, the legacy of a time when ports had to be at the mouths of rivers because rivers were a country’s key transport links, dominates our urban thinking. It is time to move the port, reimagine the city, reconsider the gateway to the capital and reorientate our city to face the sea, Dublin’s best natural resource, rath...2019-06-1826 min
The David McWilliams PodcastInternational property cyclesThe global markets have never been so connected, and economies tend to be cyclical - what does that mean for Ireland as we face the real possibility of a global economic slowdown? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-1136 min
The David McWilliams PodcastTrump’s tariffs explained & the new tech cold warAs Trump lands in Ireland this week, we examine his trade war with China, his tariff policy and who it really hurts, plus why China and the US are heading for a major conflict and why the new Cold War is in truth a tech Cold War which the US believes it has to win and the implications of all this for politics, Silicon Valley and the world economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-0435 min
The David McWilliams PodcastExploring the ramifications of a united IrelandThere's a wind of change in the air and its nationalism, you can feel it - it's in France, in the UK and even in Ireland. For the first time in a long time, Brexit and demographics in Northern Ireland have opened a real possibility of a united Ireland. But what would it mean, culturally, politically and economically? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-2829 min
The David McWilliams PodcastSpecial episode: A sit down with Bernie SandersThis is going to be a bit of a different one - back in 2017 I had a chance to sit down with Bernie Sanders for a wonderful conversation - and as some of the topics discussed then are still making headlines now, we wanted to share this amazing conversation with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-2324 min
The David McWilliams PodcastUS politics, the fed, AOC & quantitative easingIt’s time to join the dots. We explore why the shift to the left from younger voters is simply a logical reaction to policies that were put in place to save the baby boomer’s way of life, what that means for politics & for the economy now, and in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-2121 min
The David McWilliams PodcastShadow banks & Dublin's crane epidemicIs Dublin about to experience a commercial property crash? For some, the skyline with swarms of cranes signals prosperity, to others it signals risk. Which one will it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-1430 min
The David McWilliams PodcastBlack Irish & European electionsThey say history repeats itself. Economic history certainly does. In this podcast, we are going to look at the upcoming European elections and in particular, the rise of populist parties, through the lens of Irish history and specifically, what happened in American politics in reaction to 1000 Irish emigrants a day arriving, poor and destitute into New York in the 1840s and 1850s. The story the Irish in the ghettos of New York and “nativist” political reaction to mass migration will help us understand what is going on in Europe right now. I hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See...2019-05-1236 min
The David McWilliams PodcastIs Brexit good or bad for Ireland?How can Ireland make the best of Brexit? Join us as we explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of Brexit through soccer anecdotes, comparisons with Yugoslavia, and childhood bar stories to outline Ireland's path to success post-Brexit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-0631 min