Odd Lots
Episodes
There's a Mind-Boggling Number of Rich People in America
This episode features economists Owen Zadar and Eric Zuck, authors of "The Everywhere Millionaire," who use novel IRS data to reveal that…
What Francis Fukuyama Is Seeing at 'The End of History'
Francis Fukuyama discusses the resurgence of illiberalism, arguing that liberal democracy is failing to satisfy human desires for recognition and community.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman on Doing Business in the Wake of Hugging Face
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s co-founder, discusses the Hugging Face incident, emphasizing that the event revealed models can now exploit production…
Robert Friedland on the World's Monumental Shortage of Copper
In this episode, hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway discuss the critical supply and demand imbalance in the copper market, noting that production is declining despite record prices.
Why Bridgewater's CIO Says AI's Human Extinction Risk Is Real
Greg Jensen, CIO at Bridgewater, discusses the escalating risks of AI, highlighting the "Hugging Face" attack as a critical warning shot.
The Rise of Organized Retail Crime at Big Box Stores
Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway explore the rising crisis of retail theft and cargo fraud with Scott Glenn, Home Depot’s VP of Asset Protection.
Why Money Launderers Love $100 Bills
Odd Lots hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway discuss the global scale of money laundering with journalist Oliver Bullough.
Why Laser Beams Are the Hottest New Tech in Defense
Hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Wayne Sanders, a former Army colonel and Bloomberg Intelligence analyst, about the rise of directed energy weapons like lasers and microwaves.
What's Behind the Big Surge in US Government Bond Yields
Hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Stanford professor Daryl Duffy at Jackson Hole to discuss rising bond yields, Treasury buybacks, and Fed balance sheet dynamics.
Adam Posen Thinks Things Could Get Very 'Messy' for the Fed
Adam Posen joins Odd Lots to analyze Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, criticizing its reliance on discretion over rules and discussing the risks of fiscal dominance.
Richmond Fed’s Tom Barkin on the Surprisingly Resilient Real Economy
Bloomberg’s Odd Lots hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin at the Jackson Hole symposium.
Austan Goolsbee Is Worried the Economy Is Overheating
Jill Weintal and Tracy Alloway interview Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsby at Jackson Hole, discussing whether current monetary policy is…
Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid on the First Jackson Hole of the Warsh Era
Bloomberg’s Odd Lots hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid at the Jackson Hole symposium.
The Nigerian Industrial Behemoth That Could Reshape the African Economy
Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview economist Joe Studwell about his book *How Africa Works* and the continent's industrial potential.
Jasmine Sun on What the AI Industry Got Wrong About the Public Backlash
Hosts Tracy Allaway and Joe Weisenthal interview writer Jasmine Sun about her reporting on the backlash against AI data centers in the Midwest.
Nick Bostrom on What Happens if AI Solves All of Our Problems
Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview philosopher Nick Bostrom about his new book, *Deep Utopias*, which explores the potential benefits of AI if alignment succeeds.
What the OpenAI-Hugging Face Hack Really Tells Us About AI Danger
Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Allaway debate renaming AI to "intelligence" before interviewing Myles Brundage from the nonprofit Avery.
A Historic El Niño Is Coming That Could Cost the World Trillions
Odd Lots hosts Tracy and Joe welcome Dartmouth professor Justin Mankin to discuss the economic impacts of the upcoming El Niño.
Trucking Is Booming Again, And Drivers Aren't Happy About It
Odd Lots hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway discuss the trucking rebound with Reid Lustelo of Truck Parking Club.
NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien on Running a Media Brand in the Age of AI
Odd Lots hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit-Levian to discuss the company’s evolution from a print newspaper to a diversified media brand.
Introducing: Our Town
This episode of Our Town explores the tension in Gainesboro, Tennessee, where right-wing developers are acquiring vast tracts of land to build a Christian community.
How a Sardine Gets From the Ocean to a Can
Odd Lots hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Becca Milstein, CEO of Fishwife, about the global sardine shortage and the premium canned fish market.
Brad Setser on the US's Unusual Japanese Yen Intervention
Hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal discuss the recent U.
The Tungsten Market Is Warning of an Upcoming War
Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway discuss tungsten’s strategic importance with Bloomberg’s David Fickling, who reports on a restarting mine in Tasmania.
Why Private Credit Got Entangled With Insurance
Hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal discuss the growing nexus between private credit and insurance with guests Andrew Granato and Pranjal Dral.
How the Iranian Economy Actually Works
Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview Yeganeh Torbati and Bazargan Sharafati, authors of "Stolen Revolution," to explore Iran’s political economy.
Branko Milanovic on What Comes After Globalization
Hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview economist Branko Milanovic about his new book, *The Great Global Transformation*.
How Financial Advisors Can Grow During the Great Wealth Transfer (Sponsored Content)
Host Maggie Lake discusses the Great Wealth Transfer with experts David Blanchett, Brittany Castro, and Chelsea Ransom Cooper.
How Franchise Restaurants Opened the Door to the Gig Economy