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Big IdeasThe history of money — with Irish economist David McWilliamsIt makes the world go round, but it's also the root of all evil. It hasn't always had a great rap, yet most of us would like more of it. From clay tablets to coins, credit cards to crypto, for 5000 years, money has shaped our world.This podcast episode was originally recorded on 8 October 2025 at The Wheeler Centre. Discover more talks and bold conversations by following The Wheeler Centre wherever you get your podcasts or at wheelercentre.com.SpeakersDavid McWilliams Economist, author, The History of Money: A story of humanity, host, The D...
2026-02-0554 min
AI Podcast Summaries from Transcripted.ai (VIDEO)Money as a Technology — Armchair Expert (David McWilliams, condensed)Hook: What if money is less a thing and more a technology that reshaped human thought, society, and power? This 5-minute summary (from a 2-hour Armchair Expert episode) distills economist David McWilliams’ tour of the history of money with hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman. You’ll learn how money began in Mesopotamian credit, how coinage and accounting fostered rational markets, why state-backed currency underpins trust and taxation, and how monetary collapse destroys political legitimacy. Key takeaways: money as technology and social glue, credit as “spending tomorrow’s profits today,” accounting and the zero enabling modern commerce, currency as a weapon in...
2026-01-1405 min
Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardDavid McWilliams (on the history of money)David McWilliams (The History of Money: A Story of Humanity) is a journalist, writer, and economist. David joins the Armchair Expert to discuss having an unusually calm Irish family upbringing, being practically prescribed to study economics, and the impact that his father being screwed by the system had on him as a kid. David and Dax talk about his early, life-changing realization that no one actually has control over the economy, why economics should be seen as a form of communication about the world, and how the human advent of fire helps us to understand money. David explains the...
2026-01-141h 35
The Podcast BrowserDavid McWilliams - The History of Money: A Story of Humanity Podcast: A Book with Legs (LS 55 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: David McWilliams - The History of Money: A Story of HumanityPub date: 2025-12-15Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode, Cole Smead is joined by economist and author David McWilliams to discuss his book, “The History of Money: A Story of Humanity.” McWilliams outlines the thesis of his book, that “money is the foundational technology that explains human progress.” The two examine through historical and contemporary lenses the meaningful ways that curren...
2025-12-271h 13
The Meb Faber Show - Better InvestingDavid McWilliams on The Story of Money—and Why It Matters for Markets | #610Today’s guest is David McWilliams, an economist, podcast host and author. David worked at the Central Bank of Ireland, UBS and BNP Paribas and is the founder of the Kilkenomics Festival, a unique blend of economics and stand-up comedy. His book is called The History of Money: A Story of Humanity, which is my favorite book from 2025.
In today’s episode, David walks through the evolution of money over the last 5,000 years. He explains why money is a foundational social technology that is central to every aspect of our civilization, from the political to the artistic. He d...
2025-12-2254 min
A Book with LegsDavid McWilliams - The History of Money: A Story of HumanityIn this episode, Cole Smead is joined by economist and author David McWilliams to discuss his book, “The History of Money: A Story of Humanity.” McWilliams outlines the thesis of his book, that “money is the foundational technology that explains human progress.” The two examine through historical and contemporary lenses the meaningful ways that currency has shaped our society, impacted quality of life, and more.
2025-12-151h 13
Seitenwind - Der Bücher-Podcast19 Money (David McWilliams)Obwohl Geld für viele ein unangenehmes Gesprächsthema ist, beeinflusst es nahezu jede Facette unseres Alltags. In "Money – Eine Geschichte der Menschheit aus Perspektive des Geldes" nimmt David McWilliams uns mit auf eine chronologische Reise durch die Entstehung und Entwicklung unserer Geldsysteme. Er zeigt nicht nur, wie tief Geld in die Strukturen unserer Gesellschaft eingewoben ist, sondern auch, wie sehr unsere moderne Lebensweise überhaupt erst durch diese Systeme möglich wurde. Dabei erzählt er nicht trocken-ökonomisch, sondern mit einem herrlich pointierten Humor, der selbst komplexe Zusammenhänge leicht und unterhaltsam wirken lässt.Wie gut...
2025-11-2644 min
Seitenwind - Der Bücher-PodcastAngelesen: Money (David McWilliams)"Geld regiert die Welt" oder "Geld ist die Wurzel allen Übels". Obwohl das Thema für manche ein Tabu ist, bestimmen oder zumindest beeinflussen Finanzen so gut wie jeden Bereich unseres Lebens: Wo wir Urlaub machen, welche Kleidung wir tragen und sogar wie unser Freundeskreis aussieht.David McWilliams geht in "Money - Eine Geschichte der Menschheit aus Perspektive des Geldes" noch eine Ebene höher und beschreibt, wie unsere heutige Form des Zusammenlebens erst durch die Erfindung finanzieller Systeme möglich wurde.Wie mir das Ganze bisher gefallen hat, erfährst Du in diesem Angelesen....
2025-11-1222 min
What MattersThe Next Super-Cycle: Economist David McWilliams on Money and MarketsEconomist, author and broadcaster David McWilliams joins Andrew Pridham for a fascinating look at what he calls the next global super-cycle — a world of rising tariffs, managed trade and an AI-fuelled boom — and how Australia can thrive in this new era. In a lively, entertaining and thought-provoking conversation, David taps into his unique ability to make economics relatable and shares his distinctive take on: • The enduring importance of the US dollar — and why cash still matters • How Australia can balance its ties with both the US and China • The psychology of money — and...
2025-10-3147 min
Money Ripples PodcastEconomist Warns: FOMO Is Your Biggest Financial Danger Right Now with David McWilliamsStart making passive income here: https://bit.ly/3VGVJnx Uncertainty is everywhere right now will the Fed actually cut rates, will tariffs escalate, are we headed for a recession, or another melt-up? If you’ve been frozen on the sidelines, this episode is your wake-up call. I’m joined by David McWilliams economist, bestselling author of The History of Money, founder of Kilkenomics (the world’s only economics + stand-up comedy festival), and a rare voice who makes complex macro easy to act on. We cut through the noise and talk about the only decisions that matter for inve...
2025-10-0324 min
The Pat Kenny ShowDavid McWilliams on fraudulent get rich schemesEconomist David McWilliams has warned that advertisements on social media platforms for “get rich quick schemes” centred around crypto currency investments featuring him are not real. David spoke to Pat this morning about these fake investments and their impact.
2025-09-1012 min
All Walks PodcastThe David Hadfield Interview - Crafting Culture with HaddersOn this episode of the All Walks Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by a truly insightful guest—David Hadfield. A respected physiologist and pedagogy expert from New Zealand, David has spent decades working at the highest levels of elite sport. His deep understanding of human performance is matched only by his expertise in culture building, leadership, and learning environments.In our conversation, we explore the intersection of sport, education, and human development. David shares reflections from his extensive career, offering practical wisdom and compelling stories that illuminate how strong cultures are created—and sustained—both on and o...
2025-05-2036 min
The Art of DecidingDavid McWilliams - economist, author and broadcaster ACAST NOTESMoney doesn’t exist. Economics isn’t about equations, it’s about us. Irish economist, David McWilliams, talks about the invention of money, how it drives our choices and how to make better decisions about it - our greatest, yet most divisive, invention so far. Why does traditional economics miss the mark? How can humour democratise economic literacy? Why is investing in yourself the most liberating financial decision you can make?David is talking about his book Money: A story of Humanity - Money: A Story of Humanity - https://www.ama...
2025-05-1424 min
The Blue Owl Group's "Winging It" PodcastDavid McWilliams on Trade Wars, Tariffs, and European SovereigntyIn this episode of "Winging It," the Blue Owl Group's Senior Advisor Ian Plunkett sits down with renowned Irish economist David McWilliams to unpack the complex forces reshaping global trade. From the resurgence of tariffs to Europe's quest for economic sovereignty, McWilliams offers his characteristically incisive analysis on how traditional economic paradigms are being challenged. Don't miss this wide-ranging discussion that connects the dots between protectionism, European autonomy, and the digital currency revolution – offering both warnings and opportunities for businesses navigating an increasingly unpredictable global economy.blueowlgrp.com
2025-04-1640 min
The Allan Gray Podcast24. How money tells the story of humanity – with David McWilliamsMany investors focus on trying to figure out how new technologies might change the world so that they can identify and back the likely winners. But according to renowned Irish economist and bestselling author David McWilliams, the greatest, enduring technological innovation of modern civilisation is not artificial intelligence or the internet – it is money. In conversation with Allan Gray chief investment officer Duncan Artus, McWilliams explains why he believes that money – a social technology – has changed the direction of humanity, and why it continues to influence the development of the world. Through money, we take a tour of the global invest...
2025-02-1146 min
Saturday Extra - Separate stories podcastThe history of money and humanity: Irish economist David McWilliamsMoney brings freedom and it takes it away. It inspires and corrupts us. But what is money?Economist David McWilliams charts the relationship between humans and money – from coins in Republican Greece to mathematics in the medieval Arab world, and from the emergence of the US dollar right up to today’s cryptocurrency and beyond. Guest: David McWilliams, economist, podcaster and author of Money: A story of Humanity (Simon and Schuster)
2024-11-2915 min
The 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 min
The Library of MistakesEP 30: Money – A Story of Humanity (with David McWilliams)"Despite being a fully paid-up member of the economist tribe for many years, I’ve concluded that most economists don’t really understand money," says David McWilliams, co-founder of Kilkenomics, (the world's first economics and comedy festival). David's new book, Money: A Story of Humanity, explains why he takes this entertainingly provocative position – and backs it up with powerful arguments. The book has received many plaudits. Professor Brian Cox describes it as: "A breathtaking, expansive and imaginative ride through the history and future of money from an author who truly understands it." And this free-ranging discussion with Russell Napier – embracing Karl Mar...
2024-10-0833 min
Fuel Your Mind With This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect On A Rainy Day.Money by David McWilliamsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/41303to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Money
Author: David McWilliams
Narrator: David McWilliams
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
Release date: 09-12-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings
Genres: Economics
Publisher's Summary:
Global economist David McWilliams explores our relationship with money and how it sustains the existence of civilisation as we know it. In Money, McWilliams aims to do for cash what David Attenborough did for the Planet: to unlock its mysteries, its limitations and its awesome power. We journey all across the world, through the present and the past, to survey the ever-evolving dynamics...
2024-09-1211h 55
Mean Age DaydreamLibertarian Changemakers: David Fite & Erika KolenichThis week's Mean Age Daydream welcomes in two libertarian changemakers, in David Fite and Erika Kolenich. David hosts some of the more interesting liberty #FiteClub debates around, as well as working with Spike Cohen's "You Are the Power" and the Mobility Independence Foundation. Erika is in one of the most winnable races for a Libertarian candidate, as Governor of West Virginia. Follow them and support them at:David Fite: https://x.com/DavidFite / https://x.com/Fite4Liberty
2024-09-0455 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 min
Wisdom, Wealth, and WellnessDavid McWilliams - Economics and Stand-Up Comedy: A Match Made in DalkeyIn this episode of "Wisdom, Wealth, and Wellness," I engage with renowned economist David McWilliams, co-founder of the Dalkey Book Festival. We discuss the festival's creation, celebrity support, and its significant community impact. McWilliams also shares insights on global economic issues like poor economic management on cultures, demographic challenges in Africa, the complexities of migration, and Brexit. He highlights his approach to making economics accessible and engaging through storytelling and humor. A stand-up economist?Your host:For over 25 years, Jonathan has started with a simple question – How can I help? His life’s passion is t...
2024-06-2036 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 min
Entrepreneurial ImpactFrom Corporate To Real Estate: Marlena McWilliams' Entrepreneurial JourneyIn this week's episode, hosts David Donaldson and Joe Martin are joined by special guest Marlena McWilliams. Marlena shares her unique story from a small-town girl to a successful entrepreneur. Growing up in Denver, Colorado, she recalls her humble beginnings and early exposure to the world of business through her job at Kraft and Nabisco. Join us as Marlena takes us through her journey, filled with humor and insights, and find out how her small-town roots have shaped her entrepreneurial spirit and love for food.
2024-03-0631 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 min
TED Talks DailyThe power of unconventional thinking | David McWilliamsFrom World War II to the 2008 economic collapse and beyond, history shows that economists don’t always see the future as clearly as they think they do, says David McWilliams. Using the words of W.B. Yeats, McWilliams makes the case for embracing unconventional thinkers – poets, artists and musicians – and offers a creative path towards a world filled with less confirmation bias and more understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-0118 min
Caffeinated Jiu JitsuConquering the Mat: David McWilliams' Strategy and Passion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!Send a textEver wrestle with the jitters before a big event? Step into the ring with us and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor David McWilliams as we grapple with the highs, lows, and adrenaline rushes of the sport, diving into the strategies he uses to stay calm under pressure and turn tension into triumph. We'll hear about our headlocks and hair-raising encounters from previous tournaments, and you can bet you'll be just as hooked as we were with David's thrilling recollections of Jujutsu Con, plus his thoughts on the sport's trend-setters and celebrities - even the eccentric fanny...
2023-10-2955 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 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.
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2022-11-1740 min
Children of Issachar PodcastChildren Of Issachar #9 - Rev. David McWilliams and Scott RobinsonChildren of Issachar #9 - Rev. David McWilliams and Scott Robinson When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door at Wittenburg over 500 years ago in order to initiate discussion about problems with the Church, he inadvertantly ignited the fire of the Protestant Reformation which restored Biblical teaching and changed the course of history. Headmaster and host, Rich Cali, discusses the cause and impact of the Protestant Reformation and its connection to Geneva Classical Academy with Rev, David McWilliams, pastor of Covenant PCA, and Scott Robinson, GCA's upper-school Bible teacher.
2022-10-271h 19
The Mario Rosenstock PodcastI ask David McWilliams to solve the world!With all of the crazy things that have been happening in the world over the last few years (Brexit, Covid, war, inflation...), who better to ask what this means for you and I and our wallets than the expert economist who can break it all down in the simplest of terms, replete with catchy metaphors and analogies, and laser sharp soundbites.David McWilliams and I met in studio the other day and recorded a conversation that not only picked through the weighty issues of our time like housing, inflation, social inequality and David’s expert opinion on those and more; bu...
2022-05-2758 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 min
The Smart 7 Ireland EditionEp. 249. The Best of 2021 - Economics with David McWilliams...The Smart 7 Ireland Edition is the daily news podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…Consistently appearing in Ireland’s Daily News charts, we’re a trusted source for people every day.If you’re enjoying it, please follow, share or even post a review, it all helps…All across Christmas and the New Year, we’ve got special editions of The Smart 7 Ireland Edition, with special guests and some of the biggest stories of the year…In today’s episod...
2021-12-3010 min
In The Growth SpaceEp 56 - Embracing Who You Are To Make An Impact with Matt McWilliamsMain Show notes:
If you want to grow your influence, have a bigger impact, and make more money in the process, our next guest is your go-to guy.
Entrepreneurs and companies such as Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, Stu McLaren, Adidas, Ray Edwards, Brian Tracy, Lewis Howes, Rich Schefren, Shutterfly, and Michael Hyatt have trusted Matt McWilliams to run their affiliate launches.
Matt is a four-time affiliate manager of the year. Today he helps online business owners and brands, small and large, to leverage the power of partners to grow their businesses. He...
2021-10-0443 min
Come To The SunshineCome To The Sunshine 181 - David McWilliamsIn an episode first aired April 26, 2021: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins vinyl singles by The Deep Six, The Cascades, The Losers, Bobby Lile & The El Montes, The Shy Guys, John Dunn, Disillusion '21, Dick & Dee Dee, Solid Gold, The New Generation, Josie Taylor, De Maskers, The Shame, M.P.D. Limited, Wendy & Bonnie, David Kershenbaum, Jennifer Warren, Bobby Darin and Richard Dawson.In the Sunshine spotlight, North Ireland's David McWilliams sings original songs from his three 1967 albums on UK's Major Minor label (as well as some non-LP sides).
2021-05-052h 11
What’s the Story? PodcastWTS 237: David McWilliamsThis week we're joined by the brilliant and always fascinating David McWilliams.
A broadcaster, author, economist and now podcaster, David is one of the most respected voices in Ireland and beyond. This week the chats go from Vespas to the rejuvenation of main streets in Ireland and from the lack of new council housing ruining football to the increasingly asked question of 'what next for Northern Ireland?'
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2021-04-3059 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
Travel Tales with FergalDavid McWilliamsDavid McWilliams is a world renowned economist, author, journalist, documentary-maker and broadcaster and is ranked the 10th most influential economist in the world. David believes passionately that economics should be easily understandable and widely available whilst also making it topical, fun and entertaining. David has worked and travelled all over the world and we cover a lot of ground as you can imagine. David gives fascinating socio economic, cultural and historical insights into the Caribbean. He talks about his time in America and Russia as a student. He goes in-depth about the character of Russians a...
2021-02-1641 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
Inside Politics with Hugh LinehanBudget 2021: government go big and "economic jihadis" go home - with David McWilliamsHugh talks to economist and Irish Times columnist David McWilliams about the massive increase in spending announced in yesterday's budget and why this approach, the correct one as David sees it, won out against more conservative voices, or "economic jihadis". But first: the budget is an annual set piece of political theatre, but the stage of the National Convention Centre proved a poor one. Political editor Pat Leahy has a sketch of yesterday's events and analysis of the budget measures.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Gl...
2020-10-1447 minIrish Times Inside PoliticsBudget 2021: government go big and "economic jihadis" go home - with David McWilliamsHugh talks to economist and Irish Times columnist David McWilliams about the massive increase in spending announced in yesterday's budget and why this approach, the correct one as David sees it, won out against more conservative voices, or "economic jihadis". But first: the budget is an annual set piece of political theatre, but the stage of the National Convention Centre proved a poor one. Political editor Pat Leahy has a sketch of yesterday's events and analysis of the budget measures.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Gl...
2020-10-1447 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
Confronting CoronavirusBig ideas to save the economy - with David McWilliams and Chris JohnsWhat steps do we need to take to protect the economy and give ourselves a chance to bounce back quickly when it ends? We ask David McWilliams and Chris Johns for some ideas. Plus, Cliff Taylor has the latest economic figures, including a sliver of positive news.
2020-03-3100 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