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Book Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 10: Ilan Pappè, Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic & A Very Short History of the Israel-Palestine ConflictSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Prof. Ilan Pappè, historian at Exeter University, UK, for an in-depth conversation on one of the most enduring and contentious issues of our time: the Israel-Palestine conflict. Drawing on Pappè’s powerful new books—Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic and A Very Short History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict, Sachs and Pappè discuss the historical, political, and ideological forces that have shaped the Zionist movement and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Together, they explore how lobbying networks in the UK and US have in...2025-06-0353 min
Catholic in AmericaCatholic Social Teaching Could Save the World—Here’s How with Economist Jeffrey SachsDr. Jeffrey Sachs, world-renowned economist and advisor to both the UN and multiple popes, joins Jason Adkins to explore the profound influence of Catholic social teaching on economics, diplomacy, and the pursuit of peace. From working with Pope John Paul II on Centesimus Annus to helping shape Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis, Sachs shares how the Church’s moral vision offers a critical alternative to the modern technocratic paradigm. Their conversation covers climate change, the war in Ukraine, integral ecology, and how faith and reason together can guide public policy toward the common good.“If St. Francis of Ass...2025-05-1930 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 9: Ray Kurzweil, The Singularity is Nearer: When We Merge with AISend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and futurist Ray Kurzweil for a compelling conversation on the accelerating pace of technological change and its profound implications for the future of humanity. In his new book, The Singularity Is Nearer, Kurzweil revisits and updates his groundbreaking predictions on AI & AGI, exponential growth, and human evolution and longevity.Together, they explore a future where AI rivals human intelligence by 2029, nanotechnology rebuilds the world atom by atom, and our minds merge with the cloud to expand intelligence beyond biological limits. They examine radical life extension, the promise...2025-05-0649 min
acTVism Podcast | deutschProf. Jeffrey Sachs im Interview – CIA-Operationen, Iran und IsraelAm vergangenen Wochenende hielt Professor Jeffrey Sachs von der Columbia University auf dem Antalya Diplomacy Forum in der Türkei eine aufmerksam verfolgte Rede über die gemeinsamen Bemühungen der CIA und des Netanjahu-Regimes, Chaos in der arabischen und muslimischen Welt zu säen. Im Anschluss an Professor Sachs' Auftritt in Antalya sprach Dimitri Lascaris mit Professor Sachs über die zunehmend extreme Aggression Israels und das langfristige Projekt der US-Regierung, alle Länder in der Region zu destabilisieren, die einen Weg unabhängig von der hegemonialen Herrschaft der USA und Israels beschreiten wollen. Sie diskutierten auch die Ziele der Trump-R...2025-04-2218 minacTVism Podcast | deutschJeffrey Sachs - Trumps absurde Handelspolitik führt zur Verarmung der Amerikaner & schadet der WeltDieser Podcast, der auf einem Artikel des hochrangigen UN-Beraters und weltbekannten Wirtschaftswissenschaftlers Prof. Jeffrey Sachs basiert, beleuchtet Trumps Kritik am Handelsdefizit der USA, welches er auf die Ausbeutung durch das Ausland zurückführt, anstatt auf zu hohe Ausgaben im Inland. Der Autor argumentiert, dass Zölle das Defizit nicht beheben, sondern die Preise erhöhen und der Wirtschaft schaden werden, und dass das eigentliche Problem das Haushaltsdefizit der USA ist, das durch Steuersenkungen für die Reichen und übermäßige Militärausgaben verursacht wird.
Dieser Artikel wurde von Jeffrey Sachs verfasst und am 2. April 2025 veröffentlicht. Wir haben...2025-04-1807 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 8: Prof. Lauren Benton, They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial ViolenceSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and American historian Lauren Benton for a discussion on the hidden histories of empires and the lasting impact of imperial violence. In her book, They Called It Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence Benton uncovers how European powers built and maintained their empires through relentless cycles of raiding, slaving, and plunder—while portraying their conquests as missions of order and peace.Together, they explore the brutal mechanics of colonial expansion, the blurred lines between war and peace, and how fragile truces paved the way for endless conflict. Was im...2025-04-0846 min
Agenda2029 main channelJeffrey Sachs to Europa on Ukraine (EN►16)Agenda2029.is/
A packed house in the European Parliament on February 19, 2025 heard Professor Jeffrey Sachs outline the cold realities of US power, and Europe's subordination to it. At an event titled The Geopolitics of Peace, hosted by former UN Assistant Secretary General and current BSW MEP Michael von der Schulenburg, Professor Sachs warned the audience, 'To be an enemy of the United States is dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal,' and urged Europe to have an 'real' and independent foreign policy - 'A foreign policy that is realistic, that understands Russia's situation, that understands...2025-03-2800 min
acTVism Podcast | deutschVerhandlungen über einen dauerhaften Frieden in der Ukraine - Prof. Jeffrey SachsIn diesem Podcast, der auf einem Artikel des hochrangigen UN-Beraters und weltbekannten Ökonomen Prof. Jeffrey Sachs basiert, argumentiert dieser, dass es an der Zeit für Diplomatie ist, um dauerhaften Frieden und Stabilität in Europa zu sichern, und dass eine Verhandlungslösung zwischen der Ukraine und Russland, die auf früheren diplomatischen Bemühungen basiert, einen zukunftsfähigen Weg nach vorne bietet. Durch die Priorisierung der kollektiven Sicherheit und der internationalen Zusammenarbeit hat Europa die Möglichkeit, weitere Konflikte zu verhindern und einen Rahmen zu schaffen, der die Stabilität für alle beteiligten Nationen gewährleistet. Dieser Artikel wur...2025-03-2008 min
Deep Shallow DiveEP#284 | DSD | Trump's Speech & Jeffrey Sachs on Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Foreign Policy:🎙️ EP#284 | DSD | Jeffrey Sachs on Ukraine, NATO & U.S. Foreign Policy:In this episode, we take a Deep Shallow Dive into U.S. foreign policy, NATO expansion, and the war in Ukraine with insights from Professor Jeffrey Sachs. The host revisits the Trump-Zelensky press conference, highlighting media manipulation and reactionary social media trends. He urges listeners to focus on facts over narratives, calling out the tribal nature of modern political discourse.The episode features a six-minute clip from Sachs, who traces the Ukraine conflict back to 1990, when U.S. Secretary of State James Baker III assured Mikhail...2025-03-0554 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 7: Richard Overy, Why War?Send us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and historian, Professor Richard Overy for an insightful conversation on one of humanity’s most unsettling questions: Why do we wage war? In his book, Why War? Overy takes us on a journey across time, from the ancient battlefields of the Roman Empire to the devastation of the World Wars and the conflicts shaping our present.Together, they examine what drives organized violence? Is it hardwired into human nature, or does it stem from competition for resources, power, and security? Drawing on psychology, history, and political strategy, Ov...2025-03-0451 min
Fidias EU ParliamentJeffrey Sachs Brings Real Politics to the EU ParliamentJeffrey Sachs is an American economist, academic, and public policy analyst known for his work on economic development, poverty reduction, and sustainability. He has advised governments and international organizations, including the UN, on economic policies. Sachs played a key role in the transition of post-Soviet economies to market systems and was a leading advocate for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals. Currently, he is a professor at Columbia University and directs the Center for Sustainable Development.Thanks to MEP Michael von der Schulenburg for organising the event.Timestamps00:00 Introduction03:01 Jeffrey Sachs' Background04:58 The Origin of Today's US Foreign Policy10:23 NA...2025-02-211h 38Book Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 6: Jon Wolfsthal; Federation of American Scientists, Doomsday ClockSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and global security expert Jon Wolfsthal to unravel the stark reality behind the Doomsday Clock - now set at a perilous 89 seconds to midnight. What does this ominous timepiece truly measure, and why has humanity never been closer to catastrophe? Wolfsthal offers a behind-the-scenes look at the decision-making process that determines the clock’s position and insights into how and if we can move the clock further away from midnight. Together, they dive deep into the rising threats of nuclear war, climate change, AI-driven warfare, and biological ris...2025-02-1851 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 5: Eugene Rogan, The Arabs: A HistorySend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and historian Eugene Rogan, professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at Oxford, as they delve into the complex history of the Arab world, from the Ottoman conquest in 1516 to today’s geopolitical crises of the modern Middle East. Through the lens of his acclaimed book The Arabs: A History, Rogan brilliantly examines the long history of foreign domination, the rise of Arab nationalism, the roles of Europe and the US as outside powers, and the unresolved conflicts shaping the Middle East until today. Together, they offer us a m...2025-02-0452 min
Neutrality StudiesJeffrey Sachs: US Could End Gaza Genocide TomorrowFirtz Edlinger interviews Jeffrey Sachs on the horrific crimes against the Palestinians. Sachs explains his peace plan, the root cause of the conflict and the responsibility of the United States in enabling the ethnic cleansing of the Gaza strip.
All necessary measures have been on the table for a long time. There is no need for a new international process but for concrete implementation under international leadership. The two conflicting parties are unable to find a solution on their own. The leadership should unquestionably rest in the hands of the United Nations, which should decide, as a first concrete...2025-01-2721 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 4: Annie Jacobsen, Nuclear War: A ScenarioSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and award-winning journalist Annie Jacobsen as they discuss Jacobsen’s chilling and rigorous depiction of nuclear war in her groundbreaking book, Nuclear War: A Scenario. With meticulous research and interviews with military and political insiders, Jacobsen takes us through a riveting, heart-pounding, second-by-second scenario of a world-ending nuclear war. From the technological aspects of nuclear weapons and missile defense systems to the horrifying and total incapacity of modern society to survive a nuclear onslaught, Jacobsen depicts the razor-thin margin separating us from catastrophe.Together, they delve into the...2025-01-2152 min
Truth Jihad RadioDo Donald Trump and Jeffrey Sachs Know Bibi Did 9/11?Rumble link Bitchute link FFWN linkAt first glance, Jeffrey Sachs and Donald Trump don’t have much in common. Sachs is a highbrow policy advisor who used to make top-100-most-important-people-in-the-world lists, but has lost his Establishment position after trumpeting unspeakable truths. Trump, for his part, is a middlebrow-at-best showman with a genius for mixing unspeakable truths with outrageous nonsense and then selling the intoxicating concoction to right-of-center voters. Despite their very different styles, Sachs and Trump share an interest in unspeakable truths in general—and truths about the 9/11 wars in particular. During his 2016 pres...2025-01-1251 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 3: Prof. Glenn Diesen, The Ukraine War and the Eurasian World OrderSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and political scientist Glenn Diesen as they discuss Professor Diesen’s new book, The Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Order. Professor Diesen explains Europe’s fractured security framework which he believes has steered the continent toward conflict with no clear way to reverse course. The conversation focuses on Ukraine - a nation itself divided within a divided Europe, and a pivotal piece in the deadly geopolitical chess game between NATO and Russia.Together, they dissect the high-stakes battle between NATO and Russia, where compromise has so far been...2025-01-0758 min
Tucker Carlson - Audio Biography"Tucker Carlson Shines Spotlight on Jeffrey Sachs' Insights into Regime Change Attempts in Syria"**Tucker Carlson Spotlights Jeffrey Sachs' Discussion on Syria Regime Change**In a captivating TikTok video that has rapidly garnered significant attention, Tucker Carlson, the well-known political commentator and television host, shines a spotlight on a highly important and complex international issue: the regime change attempts in Syria. The video, which features Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned economist and public policy analyst, provides an insightful breakdown of the intricate dynamics and external influences surrounding Syria's political landscape. With an impressive tally of 7,402 likes and 277 comments, it's clear this post has struck a chord with viewers.Jeffrey Sachs, known...2024-12-1703 min
Deep Shallow DiveEP#244 | DSD | Luigi Mangione, Magnesium Citrate, GenX vs GenZ, Jeffrey Sachs, & Jay-Z🎙️ EP#244 | DSD | Luigi Mangione, Magnesium Citrate Cleanse, GenX vs GenZ, Jeffrey Sachs, & Jay-Z:
In this episode, we dive deep into two major stories shaping public discourse. First, we examine the unfolding legal drama around Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of a healthcare CEO, exploring the generational and moral divides in reactions. With comparisons to historical figures like Lee Harvey Oswald and a critique of sensationalism in modern media, this case provides a lens into systemic issues and public sentiment.
Next, we shift gears to explosive allegations against rap mogul Jay-Z, who has been accused of he...2024-12-1132 min
Armenian News Network - Groong: Week In Review PodcastJeffrey Sachs - Escalation in Syria, COP29, Advice for Armenia | Ep 391 - Dec 5, 2024Conversations on GroongTopics:Escalation in SyriaCOP29 SummitCan NATO save Armenia?Guest: Jeffrey SachsHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 391 | Recorded: December 4, 2024https://podcasts.groong.org/391#JeffreySachs #ArmeniaNews #COP29 #SouthCaucasus #Geopolitics #NagornoKarabakh #MiddleEast #GlobalDiplomacy #BRICS #ClimateActionSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong2024-12-0542 min
Deep Shallow DiveEP#241 | DSD | Pete Hegseth, NATO, Ukraine, Jeffrey Sachs & Tucker Carlson🎙️ EP#241 | DSD | Pete Hegseth, NATO, Ukraine, Jeffrey Sachs & Tucker Carlson:
In this episode, we delve deep into the controversies surrounding Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense. Host insights unpack the swirling allegations of misconduct, Hegseth’s volatile history, and why this nomination reflects broader patterns of political quid pro quos. The episode dissects the implications of Hegseth's personal and professional conduct, including his marital scandals, reported behavior, and the polarizing reactions it has evoked within political circles.
The discussion then transitions to an analysis of NATO's history with Ukraine and Russia. Using i...2024-12-0528 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 2: Dennis Fritz, Deadly Betrayal: The Truth About Why the United States Invaded IraqSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and retired Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Dennis Fritz, a former Pentagon insider, as they explore the extremely important insights in Fritz’s new book, Deadly Betrayal, which uncovers the ugly truths behind the Iraq War in 2003. Drawing from dramatic evidence, Fritz explains how a group of high-level Pentagon officials (a “cabal” in Fritz’s description) in the Bush Jr. Administration manipulated intelligence, pressured other nations, and swayed Congress and public to support a disastrous war. Together, they delve into the astounding evidence that Fritz uncovered during hi...2024-12-0352 min
American ExceptionJeffrey Sachs and Aaron Good Discuss ‘American Exception: Empire and the Deep State’ (DCC61)
This special episode features Professor Jeffrey Sachs interviewing Aaron Good about American Exception: Empire and the Deep State. The interview was for Professor Sachs' excellent podcast and video series, Book Club With Jeffrey Sachs.
We decided to make a DCC episode which includes the interview, along with extra material before and after the discussion in which I speak about Jeffrey Sachs and then, eventually, about the history and and scholarship behind the concept of the deep state.
I encourage everyone to follow Book Club With Jeffrey Sachs. The Professor is a great interviewer, and his ch...2024-11-221h 46
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron MatéJeffrey Sachs Warns ‘We Are Close To Nuclear Armageddon’This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.usefulidiotspodcast.comSubscribe for the full episode at the bottom of the page. Watch a free preview here:“I've just never seen anything like this.”Jeffrey Sachs, the renowned economist, University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University returns to Useful Idiots at a time of global peril to warn that we are close to World War Three.“The president himself,” Sachs says, “and his extraordinarily weak team understand nothing about diplomacy. They have g...2024-11-2254 min
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron MatéJeffrey Sachs Warns ‘We Are Close To Nuclear Armageddon’Click here for the full interview with Jeffrey Sachs: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/jeffrey-sachs-warns-we-are-close?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webWatch this week's Thursday Throwdown: The Morning Joe-Hitler Pact https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/the-morning-joe-hitler-pact?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webFor $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at http://usefulidiotspodcast.comJoin us LIVE on Youtube every Monday at 10am EST for Monday Mourning, where we watch the Sunday morning news shows so that you don't have...2024-11-2254 min
Chaptered MindsThe Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty by Nina MunkThe Idealist: Jeffrey Sachs and the Quest to End Poverty by Nina Munk provides an in-depth examination of economist Jeffrey Sachs's ambitious efforts to eradicate global poverty through the Millennium Villages Project (MVP). Launched in 2006, the MVP aimed to demonstrate that targeted interventions in health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure could lift African villages out of extreme poverty within five years.
Over six years, Munk closely followed Sachs's endeavors, accompanying him on trips to Africa and immersing herself in the daily lives of residents in two MVP sites: Ruhiira in Uganda and Dertu in Kenya. Her observations reveal...2024-11-1815 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 4, Episode 1: Aaron Good, American Exception: Empire and the Deep StateSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and political scientist Aaron Good as they discuss Good’s book, American Exception: Empire and the Deep State. Good delves into the breakdown of U.S. democracy, focusing on the continuity of American foreign policy, the erosion of the rule of law, and the concentration of wealth and power among the corporate eliteTogether, they uncover the hidden forces shaping American governance, including the creation of a national security state after World War II and the rise of a covert empire. The podcast explores how the U.S...2024-11-1255 min
Deep Shallow DiveEP#217 | DSD | Professors John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs, and ALL-IN Podcast🎙️ EP#217 | DSD | Professors John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs, and the ALL-IN Podcast Summit: Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg.
In this special episode, we recap a summit in San Francisco featuring the hosts of the All In Podcast and renowned geopolitical experts Professor John Mearsheimer and Professor Jeffrey Sachs. The discussion covers crucial global issues like the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, U.S.-China relations, and the deeper intricacies of American foreign policy. The panel explores the power struggles among international players, reflecting America's actions over the past year and their far-reaching consequences.
"The c...2024-10-081h 28Book Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 3, Episode 12: Christina Gerhardt, Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean; With Special Guest, Simona MarinescuSend us a textJoin Professors Jeffrey Sachs, Christina Gerhardt and UN Senior Advisor on Small Island Developing States, Simona Marinescu as they discuss human induced global warming, the implications of rising sea levels, and Gerhardt’s book, Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean. This discussion shifts our focus to the frontlines of climate change—low-lying islands and despite contributing the least to global warming, these islands bear the brunt of its impacts. Together, they explore the local stories of various islands and coastlines through immersive storytelling, scientific insight, and research from...2024-10-0137 min
Deep Shallow DiveEP#210 | DSD | The Russia-Ukraine Conflict with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs from the Piers Morgan Interview🎙️ EP#210 | DSD | The Russia-Ukraine Conflict with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs from the Piers Morgan Interview
In this episode, we introduce a new segment that explores the value of long-form content on platforms like YouTube, focusing on in-depth interviews and discussions. As short-form content like TikTok reels dominates, we delve into why the intricate conversations available in long-form media are essential for understanding complex global issues. Our focus today is on an interview with Professor Jeffrey Sachs, a respected geopolitical scientist, as we unpack the historical and political dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
We begin by discussing the r...2024-09-2048 min
The Great Simplification with Nate HagensU.S. Full Spectrum Dominance: Nuclear Risks and The End of Empire with Jeffrey Sachs(Conversation recorded on September 3rd, 2024) As the United States continues to play a major role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the risk of a direct engagement, possibly leading to a nuclear exchange, may now be higher than ever. In this episode, Nate is joined by Professor Jeffrey Sachs to discuss the escalating tensions between the United States and other world powers - and whether there are possible avenues towards a more peaceful world order. Has the U.S. taken on the characteristics of an imperial state - under the pre...2024-09-1150 minThe Great Simplification with Nate HagensU.S. Full Spectrum Dominance: Nuclear Risks and The End of Empire with Jeffrey Sachs(Conversation recorded on September 3rd, 2024) As the United States continues to play a major role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the risk of a direct engagement, possibly leading to a nuclear exchange, may now be higher than ever. In this episode, Nate is joined by Professor Jeffrey Sachs to discuss the escalating tensions between the United States and other world powers - and whether there are possible avenues towards a more peaceful world order. Has the U.S. taken on the characteristics of an imperial state - under the pre...2024-09-1150 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 3, Episode 11: Dr. Alfred de Zayas, Building a Just World OrderSend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Dr. Alfred de Zayas as they discuss de Zayas’s book, Building a Just World Order which delves into the possibility of a democratic and equitable international order, essential for sustainable development and the welfare of future generationsTogether, they explore the work of Dr. Alfred de Zayas, the first Independent Expert on a Democratic and Equitable International Order appointed by the UN. They discuss his 14 reports outlining 25 principles for a just global system, including reforms to the UN, human rights protections, and economic justice. Dr. Za...2024-09-0356 min
Reinvent MoneyJeffrey Sachs: "Worry about the nuclear threat and global annihilation"Paul Buitink talks to Jeffrey Sachs again, renowned economist and Professor at Columbia University.
They discuss the war in Ukraine and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia. Jeffrey believes it's unwise and will worsen Ukraine's position. He urges, like he has been doing since the start of the escalation in 2022, for the US and Russia to negotiate a solution.
Jeffrey also shines his light on the conflict in the Middle East and why the UN should impose on Israel a 2 State solution.
They end the conversation discussing Jeffrey's 10 principles for perpetual peace in this century, which he wrote down in...2024-08-2732 min
Hidden ForcesThe ‘Deep State’ and the War in Ukraine (Part II) | Jeffrey SachsIn Episode 376 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economist, bestselling author, and professor at Columbia University, where he was the former director of The Earth Institute. He is also one of the most reputable critics of U.S. foreign policy and the ‘Deep State’, especially as it pertains to the ongoing war in Ukraine and U.S. relations towards Moscow since the end of the Cold War. Jeffrey Sachs last appeared on Hidden Forces in late June to discuss his criticisms of the U.S. intelligence community and American foreign policy. In Part...2024-08-151h 02
Current AffairsJeffrey Sachs on What's Wrong With U.S. Foreign PolicyGet new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs!Jeffrey Sachs is an economist at Columbia University and the author of the book A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism, which argues that both Democratic and Republican presidents are worsening global instability. He joins today to explain his critique of American foreign policy. First, we ask Prof. Sachs how he went from being seen as an exemplar of the U.S. intellectual establishment (the neoliberal "Dr. Shock") to one of the foremost critics of that establishment. Sachs rejects the characterization and argues that he has been consistent in a...2024-08-0736 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 3, Episode 10: Jean Dong, Chinese Statecraft in a Changing WorldSend us a textPlease join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and China expert, Jean Dong as they discuss Dong’s fascinating book, Chinese Statecraft in a Changing World: Demystifying Enduring Traditions and Dynamic Constraints. Ms. Dong offers a rich and subtle historical perspective on China’s statecraft, diplomacy, and national objectives. Her historically based analysis offers us great insights into the new geopolitics of our age. Together, Prof. Sachs and Ms. Dong explore the history and practice of Chinese statecraft, revealing its continuities and changes over long periods of history. They explore how geographical factors have shaped C...2024-08-0640 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 3, Episode 9: Monika Wiesak, America's Last President: What the World Lost When It Lost John F. KennedySend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Monika Wiesak as they discuss one of America's most iconic leaders in, America's Last President: What the World Lost When It Lost John F. Kennedy. Listen in as they delve into the thrilling saga of a young, audacious visionary who dared to challenge the status quo and redefine the course of history.Together, they uncover the untold story of courage and sacrifice of JFK’s legacy—one where he embarked on a daring mission to reshape the world order, advocating for decentralized power, global peace, and the...2024-07-0240 minHidden ForcesThe ‘Deep State’ and the War in Ukraine (Part I) | Jeffrey SachsIn Episode 369 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned economist, bestselling author, and professor at Columbia University, where he was the former director of The Earth Institute. He is also one of the most reputable critics of U.S. foreign policy and the ‘Deep State’, especially as it pertains to the ongoing war in Ukraine and U.S. relations towards Moscow since the end of the Cold War. Demetri developed an extensive outline for this conversation, the scope of which vastly exceeded the time allotted for it. Dr. Sachs will be coming back on t...2024-07-0149 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 3, Episode 8: James & Tom Risen, The Last Honest Man: the CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedy's - and one Senator's Fight to Save DemocracySend us a textJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs in his conversation with authors James and Tom Risen on their important, new book The Last Honest Man, a gripping biography of Idaho Senator, Frank Church. The Risens describe the remarkable events of 1975, when Senator Church almost single-handedly took on the CIA and FBI, to hold them accountable for serious crimes that they had committed, including the CIA’s assassination plots and the CIA’s and FBI’s illegal surveillance of American citizens. This is an inspiring story of how one idealistic Senator battled the powerful and secretiv...2024-06-0452 min
Business & Society with Senthil Nathan#1 Profit with Purpose - Unpacking the Rise of Socially Responsible Business with Jeffrey SachsEmbark on a journey of discovery with Professor Jeffrey Sachs, a luminary in the realm of sustainable development, as we discuss the transformative role businesses must adopt in our rapidly changing world. This podcast delves into the necessity for companies to transcend their traditional profit-centric paradigms and wholeheartedly embrace social equity, environmental preservation, and global collaboration. Sachs eloquently challenges the dated Milton Friedman doctrine, advocating for a corporate accountability that extends well beyond the bottom line and into the heart of societal welfare and planetary health.As we traverse the nuanced landscape of the Sustainable Development Goals...2024-05-1055 minBook Club with Jeffrey SachsSeason 3, Episode 7: Bryan W. Van Norden, Taking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural ManifestoSend us a textJoin Professors Jeffrey Sachs and Bryan Van Norden as they discuss Prof. Van Norden’s book, Taking Back Philosophy: A Multicultural Manifesto. As a leading expert in Chinese philosophy, Prof. Van Norden promotes an inclusive, multicultural approach to philosophical inquiry, and urges educational institutions to uphold cosmopolitan ideals. Together, they delve into Prof. Van Norden’s powerful critique of American higher education's neglect of philosophical traditions from non-Western cultures, including China, India, and Africa. Prof. Van Norden challenges the long-standing Eurocentric bias of philosophy departments, and advocates a multicultural appro...2024-05-0747 min