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The Rasheed Griffith Show53. RE-IMAGINING the Eurozone - John CochraneSend us a textCPSI Director Rasheed and Economist John Cochrane discuss the structural complexities of the Eurozone’s monetary system, focusing particularly on TARGET2 balances. Trade imbalances within the Eurozone are no longer offset through private financial claims, but have instead created a vast network of public-sector IOUs among national and central banks. The transformation of the Euro into a fiscal conduit has introduced new risks, especially in the case a country exiting the Eurozone, leaving its massive debts unpaid. Cochrane emphasizes that monetary and fiscal policies are inseparable, particularly in a hig...2025-07-151h 02
GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover InstitutionGliding Through Life: John Cochrane on the Making of an Economist | GoodFellows | Hoover InstitutionHow does a promising young scholar go from dreams of designing glider planes to the study of physics and then on to a celebrated career as one of the world’s foremost monetary economists? In a “solo” installment of GoodFellows, John Cochrane—Hoover’s Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson senior fellow and coauthor of the newly released Crisis Cycle: Challenges, Evolution, and Future of the Euro—discusses his academic journey, his mentors, and the fellow economists who’ve inspired him along the way; his ongoing concerns with inflation and debt; plus his interest in penning a follow-up to Milton Friedman’s Free to Choose. L...2025-07-0355 min
The Cochrane ShowDoes Tanking Happen In Sports?Is tanking real or just a fan conspiracy? In this episode of The Cochrane Show, we dive into the controversial topic of tanking in sports—from the NBA to the NFL and beyond. Why do teams lose on purpose? Is it strategic, unethical, or both? Join us as we explore real examples, the motivations behind tanking, and how leagues respond.2025-05-1412 min
The Vita Talks HR and Benefits PodcastFunding Models in Group Insurance: Understanding Risk (Part 1) with John CochraneIn Part 1 of this two-part series, host Gianna Ricciardi is joined by John Cochrane, Partner and Founder of JD Consulting, to explore the often-misunderstood world of group insurance funding and underwriting arrangements. Drawing on over 25 years of experience in employee benefits consulting, John outlines the three primary funding models—fully insured, refund (retention) accounting, and administrative services only (ASO)—and explains how each structure allocates risk between the insurer and the client. Listeners will hear a real-world scenario involving a 600-employee organization that has managed its plan directly with an insurer for over 20 years without advi...2025-05-0610 min
The Cochrane ShowLeadership Bloopers: Failing ForwardWe have all had bloopers in our leadership—perhaps more than we’d care to admit. The reality is that, oftentimes, success comes through experiencing failure. In this episode, John and Scott discuss the lessons they have learned from their leadership bloopers.2025-04-0819 min
The Cochrane ShowThe Greatest Leaders in Sports HistoryIn this episode of The Cochrane Leadership Podcast, John and Scott are talking about some of the best quotes from legendary athletes—and what we can learn from them as leaders. From big moments on the field to wisdom that goes way beyond sports, we’re unpacking how these words can actually shape the way we lead in everyday life.2025-04-0821 minThe Cochrane ShowLeadership Gold Part 3: How To Go The Distance.In this week's episode of The Leadership Café, John and Scott dive into two powerful leadership principles that can sustain and strengthen your leadership for the long haul!2025-04-0822 min
Extraordinary Life StoriesDon Cochrane | Extraordinary Life StoriesIn this episode of Extraordinary Life Stories, John Reynolds talks with Don Cochrane.2025-02-1630 min
Just Asking QuestionsJohn Cochrane: How Will DOGE 'Disrupt' the Government?Will President Donald Trump and Elon Musk actually cut the government down to size and pull us back from the fiscal cliff? Just asking questions.
John Cochrane is joining Just Asking Questions today to talk about what it would actually take to get government spending under control permanently and discuss a few of the staggering number of government reforms either underway or being floated. He is an economist at the Hoover Institution and a professor of economics and finance at Stanford Graduate School of Business. He publishes his thoughts at The Grumpy Economist.
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Society of Professional Economists - Econ ThoughtsInterview with John CochraneFilippo Gaddo, Managing Director at MAP and SPE member, held a discussion with John Cochrane, the Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. John writes extensively on monetary and financial economics, the relationship between deficits and inflation, the effects of monetary policy, and the fiscal theory of the price level. He maintains the Grumpy Economist blog, and can be found at:
https://www.grumpy-economist.com/ and https://www.johnhcochrane.com/.
John and Filippo started the conversation reviewing the post-pandemic inflation surge and what factors – whether supply-driven or demand-driven – led to the highest inflation level in 40 years and...2024-11-2943 minThe Cochrane ShowWhy Work Life Balance Shouldn't Be The Priority.In this episode of The Leadership Cafe, we're diving into the idea of work-life balance and why it might be time to rethink it. Instead of aiming for a perfect division between work and personal life, we explore the concept of harmony—a state where all aspects of life flow together naturally and support one another. Join us as we discuss how leaders can build a fulfilling, sustainable lifestyle that feels less like balancing scales and more like achieving a harmonious rhythm. Tune in to discover a new perspective on leading with purpose.2024-11-0420 minThe Cochrane ShowShould You Have a Mentor?If you’ve spent time in leadership circles, you know mentorship is a hot topic—you can't escape it! In this episode of The Leadership Café, John and Scott share their insights on the role of mentorship in leadership. Stay tuned until the end for an exciting new segment you won’t want to miss!2024-10-0826 minThe Cochrane ShowLeadership Development: Intentional Planning vs. Embracing OpportunitiesIn this episode of The Leadership Cafe, we dive into two distinct approaches to leadership growth. Should leaders carefully plan their development through intentional strategies, or is the best growth found in seizing opportunities as they arise? Join Scott and John Cochrane as they explore both perspectives in an unscripted conversation designed to spark your own thoughts on leadership. Whether you prefer structured learning or real-time challenges, this episode will help you reflect on what works best for you as a leader. Tune in and share your thoughts: Do you plan your leadership growth, or do you let opportunities...2024-09-2522 minThe Cochrane ShowUnlocking Your Leadership PotentialIn this first episode of "The Leadership Cafe", John and Scott will discuss how leading in community will help you become the leader that you are striving to become. MB01FTFT5K7UQZW2024-09-0224 minGoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover InstitutionGettin’ Grumpy with It: John Cochrane on the Fed, Tariffs, and Why Dogs Rule | GoodFellows | Hoover InstitutionJohn Cochrane, the Hoover Institution’s Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow and the author of The Fiscal Theory of Price Level (2023), discusses misconceptions around how the Federal Reserve goes about its business; why economic policy factors into the great-power competition with China; his fascination with Calvin Coolidge; plus why (in John’s opinion) Portuguese Water Dogs are the kings of all canines.
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The David Lin ReportIs Hyperinflation Coming? Stanford's John Cochrane On Recession, Inflation OutlookJohn Cochrane, Senior Fellow at The Hoover Institution at Stanford University, discusses the outlook for inflation, economic growth, and government policies needed to prevent inflation from getting out of control.
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All Else Equal: Making Better DecisionsRerun: Ep8 “Why Capitalism Works" with John CochraneThis summer break, we'll be taking a pause from uploading new episodes. However, Jules and Jonathan have handpicked some favorite past episodes for new listeners to enjoy and subscribers to revisit!Competitive markets don’t produce the same level of prosperity for everyone. But economist John Cochrane thinks they give us something essential — incentives.In this episode of All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions, hosts Jules van Binsbergen and Jonathan Berk are joined by Cochrane, a prominent free-market economist and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.Acco...2024-07-2431 min
The Julia La Roche Show#172 John Cochrane On The Fiscal Theory Of The Price Level, Causes Of Inflation, And The Need To Stop Throwing Money Down Trillion-dollar Rat HolesJohn Cochrane, the Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former professor of finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and, before that, the Department of Economics, joins Julia on episode 172. Professor Cochrane is the author of The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level book, and he writes the Grumpy Economist blog. and In this episode, Professor Cochrane discusses the current state of the US economy, the fiscal theory of the price level, the causes and challenges of inflation, and the concerning levels of government debt. He emphasizes the need for supply-side efficiency...2024-05-2358 minThe Rasheed Griffith ShowStabilizing The Future — John CochraneSend us a textShould Canada dollarize? Should sovereign debt be modeled as risk-free? Why is monetarism unfit for modern financial markets? John Cochrane, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institute and blogger at The Grumpy Economist, joins Rasheed on the podcast. They discuss core themes in macroeconomics and why financial tools are underutilized in stabilizing economies to make them more conducive for growth.Links and RecommendationsToward a Run-free Financial System by John H. CochraneFiscal Histories by John H. CochraneThe Fiscal Theory of the Price...2024-02-2646 min
Voices of FreedomInterview with John Cochrane An Interview with John Cochrane, the Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University While the staggering levels of post-pandemic inflation have gone down, Americans continue to say they feel pinched by high prices. All eyes are on the Fed for hints at what they may do to reduce inflation and ease the cost of housing and consumer goods. Adding to the economic uncertainty is the backdrop of an election and a looming debt crisis. Stanford economist John Cochrane is our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom. An...2024-02-0822 min
The Graham Cochrane ShowThe power of gift giving w/ John RhulinI’ve always believed generosity was supremely underrated. There’s something about givers that makes them attractive. There’s something about giving that is magnetic. If you’re a giver, people are just drawn to you. Think about it. The most generous person in your world, what do you think about when they come to mind? It’s probably someone you really admire and want to emulate. This isn’t just a great way to live your life. It’s also a great way to build your business. The truth is, being more generous is a great way to get more clien...2023-12-1932 min
Lead-Lag LiveJohn Cochrane on Market Cycles, Inflation Dynamics, and the Role of AI in InvestingPrepare to take a deep dive into the intriguing world of finance with our esteemed guest, John Cochrane, fondly known as the Grumpy Economist. This episode promises to shed light on the complex aspects of market efficiency, survivorship bias, and the intricacies of performance evaluation. We explore the impact of market cycles on active managers and emphasize the need for a disciplined approach towards financial allocation strategies. Let's decode the relationship between interest rates and inflation, examining its evolution over time. We also scrutinize the critical role of expectations and the trust we place in government institutions w...2023-11-3040 min
Nerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology ProfessionalA CEO’s Approach to Product and Career Roadmaps with Todd Cochrane (2/2)
Welcome to episode 251 of the Nerd Journey Podcast [@NerdJourney]! We’re John White (@vJourneyman) and Nick Korte (@NetworkNerd_) – two technology professionals with backgrounds in IT Operations and Sales Engineering on a mission to help others accelerate career progression and increase job satisfaction by bringing listeners the advice we wish we’d been given earlier in our careers. In today’s episode we share part 2 of an interview with Todd Cochrane, detailing how his company works through product and service roadmaps collaboratively, how to keep employees engaged in their work, the challenges of being CEO, and thoughts on developing a strategy...2023-11-2133 minNerd Journey: Career Advice for the Technology ProfessionalFrom Naval Electronics to Podcaster and Business Owner with Todd Cochrane (1/2)
Welcome to episode 250 of the Nerd Journey Podcast [@NerdJourney]! We’re John White (@vJourneyman) and Nick Korte (@NetworkNerd_) – two technology professionals with backgrounds in IT Operations and Sales Engineering on a mission to help others accelerate career progression and increase job satisfaction by bringing listeners the advice we wish we’d been given earlier in our careers. In today’s episode we share part 1 of an interview with Todd Cochrane, detailing his Naval experience in electronics working on special projects for aircraft, experience in program management, how Todd got into podcasting and later became a business owner, the nuances of runni...2023-11-1439 min
Economics ExploredJohn Cochrane on Free Markets & Economic Growth and the Fiscal Theory of the Price Level - EP214Professor John Cochrane of the Hoover Institution discusses the importance of free markets for economic growth and highlights stagnating growth as the biggest economic issue of our time. John talks about what may be his next book, "Free to Grow," which aims to update Milton and Rose Friedman's "Free to Choose" for today's world. After John speaks, show host Gene Tunny interviews him about his views on growth and his controversial Fiscal Theory of the Price Level. This is a recording of a live event at the Centre for Independent Studies in Sydney on 26 September 2023. Please get i...2023-11-141h 09GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover InstitutionLife During Wartime: Israel’s Resolve; Can Ukraine Still Win? | GoodFellows: John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, H.R. McMaster, Russ Roberts, and Bill WhalenTwo conflicts present two challenges: a Ukrainian counteroffensive turned stalemate; and Israel’s survival as it confronts Hamas (and possibly Hezbollah and Iran). Russ Roberts, Hoover’s John and Jean De Nault Research Fellow and president of Jerusalem’s Shalem College, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson. H.R. McMaster, and John Cochrane to discuss Israel’s morale and strategic choices amid a month-long wartime crisis. Then Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, former commanding general of US Army Europe, makes the case for anticipating a positive outcome—Ukraine expelling Russian forces, winning back its land—in a war nearing its 21-month mark.2023-11-091h 06GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover InstitutionDoomsayers, a Doomed China, and . . . President McMaster? | GoodFellows: John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover InstitutionIn a special “mailbag” episode, Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster answer viewers’ questions, ranging from global geopolitics to American domestic affairs. Among the topics: Is China headed for an economic or military tipping point? What do the commentariat make of doomsaying Cassandras? And would two of the GoodFellows follow their colleague to the White House?
2023-09-071h 04GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover InstitutionTainted “Meat and Potatoes”— Andrew McCarthy on Political Trials, Public Tribulations | GoodFellows: John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, Andrew McCarthy, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover InstitutionFormer president Donald Trump faces at least four criminal trials that could overshadow the Republicans’ presidential nominating process—and maybe fatally wound him in a general election—while a legal cloud hangs over President Biden due to an ongoing investigation into his son’s business affairs. Andrew McCarthy, a National Review contributing editor and former federal prosecutor, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster to discuss how “lawfare” became a weaponized part of American politics and the corrosive effects it’s having on national elections and institutional trust.
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Rory Cochrane [Deep Site/Music With Emotion Rec)Deep Site Sessions 052 w/ Rory Cochrane [16.08.2023]Deep Site Sessions Episode 52 w/ Rory Cochrane [16.08.2023]
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1. Savvas // Blue Sorrow (Original Mix)// Lost Diaries
2. Hrag Mikkel, Sarkis Mikael & Pambouk // Hishadagner (Original Mix)// Saisons
3. Erdi Irmak & Noble Spirits // Kenda (Original Mix)// Bar 25 Music
4. Pumbum // Simple Question (John Shepard Remix)// Sky Top
5. Pambouk // Lost In Space (Original Mix)// Hoomidaas
6. Serious Dancers // Purification (Original Mix)// TOR
7. Greenage & Taleman // Riding The Wave (Original Mix) // Harabe Lab
8. Frankman // Lonely Move (Original Mix)// Deep Site Vinylized
9. Tim Green // Jewel (Original Mix) // All Day I Dream
10. Lenz (DE) // Two Sisters (St. Ego Remix) // Personal Belongings2023-08-171h 01GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover InstitutionAI And A-Bombs: Is Everything A-Okay? | GoodFellows: John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H. R. McMaster, Fei-Fei Li, H.R. McMaster, Bill Whalen | Hoover InstitutionOn the 78th anniversary of the only wartime use of nuclear weapons, is the human race at another moral crossroads, fearing what artificial intelligence (AI) breakthroughs might unleash? Fei-Fei Li, co-director of Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered AI, joins Hoover senior fellows Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster to discuss AI’s promise and peril, followed by the three “GoodFellows” revisiting Harry Truman’s decision to drop the bombs in 1945. Just as crucial to mankind’s future: they debate the likely winner in an as-yet-unscheduled MMA bout pitting Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg against X’s Elon Musk.
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listenupnorthKT Boundary by John AdamsSome things are not for the taking. Listen to John Adam’s short story, awarded 2nd place in the ‘Room to Write’ short story competition 2014. Read by Rachel Cochrane.2023-07-1312 min
The Great AntidoteJohn Cochrane on Monetary Versus Fiscal PolicySend us a textJohn Cochrane is a renowned economist and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He writes a popular blog called The Grumpy Economist. He is also a former professor of economics and finance at the University of Chicago. He is the author of a recent book called The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level. Today we talk about the monetary and fiscal theories of the price level, or inflation, discussing what inflation is, how it’s caused, and how to fix it. Support the showNever miss ano...2023-06-0948 min