Trumponomics
Episodes
The World That Made Elon Musk Possible
Stephanie Flanders interviews Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian, authors of "Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed," to analyze Elon Musk’s worldview as a 21st-century operating system.
The Tough AI Questions Looming Over the Xi-Trump Summit
Hosted by Stephanie Flanders, this episode analyzes the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, focusing on low expectations for concrete deals amid deep mistrust.
Why 5% Treasury Yields May Be Just the Beginning
Hosted by Stephanie Flanders, this episode features John Authers and Jamie Rush discussing the US 10-year Treasury yield hitting 5%, a historic high…
Cory Doctorow Says Be Skeptical of the AI Sales Pitch
Corey Doctorow discusses his book *The Reverse Centaur*, arguing that AI is currently used to maximize corporate throughput rather than enhance human quality.
The FT Economics Show: Breaking China’s rare earths chokehold
This episode examines the US and allies' struggle to reduce dependence on China’s dominant rare earth supply chain following recent export controls.
As Canada Turns From the US, Is China the Alternative?
This episode examines whether declining US popularity under Trump is boosting China’s global standing.
Why Inflation Could Be Good News for Japan
Host Stephanie Flanders discusses Japan’s weakening yen and rising inflation with guests Taro Kimura and Chris Anstey.
Introducing: Our Town
This episode of "Our Town" explores Gainsborough, Tennessee, where right-wing developers are acquiring land to build a community embodying a specific Christian lifestyle.