New episode out now! Jonathan Goodhand talks to us about how war economies power global growth, the opium trade in Afghanistan, and the rise of synthetic drugs! Watch here: youtu.be/szCvXdUwsqo?si… #InspireUsPodcast #WarEconomy #Afghanistan #IllicitEconomies

Here is the full conversation with Jonathan Goodhand, a leading expert on war economies, illicit trade, and development. He gave us deep insightson how illicit economies often act as lifelines in fragile states, offering employment, infrastructure, and social cohesion — all

We had the pleasure of speaking with Chenggang Xu 许成钢 about his new book the "Institutional Genes: Origins of China's Totalitarianism and Institutions" available here: cambridge.org/core/books/ins… This was one the most fascinating conversations that we've had. Enjoy! Chapters:

Was Mao Responsible for China’s Rise? Some say Mao laid the foundation for China’s growth. Chenggang Xu 许成钢 unpacks how Mao’s regional totalitarianism shaped China’s economy — for better or worse. Full episode available on YouTube

Is Communism Rooted in Christianity? Chenggang Xu 许成钢 explores communism’s roots and traces them back to early Christianity. He goes in depth about this in his new book "Institutional Genes: Origins of China's Institutions and Totalitarianism".

Is China Really a Success Story? China’s growth looks impressive — but how does it really compare to developed democracies? Chenggang Xu 许成钢 breaks it down with the numbers.

With Dr. Steve Keen this weekend in Amsterdam doing our 3rd podcast together! We had such a great time, thanks for having us Steve! Pod coming out soon!

🚨 New Podcast Out Now! 🚨 We sat down in Amsterdam with the legendary economist Dr. Steve Keen From the collapse of mainstream economics to global debt & ecological crisis, Keen breaks it all down. Watch now: youtu.be/DDQ5s1Ux62U

Elon Musk doesn't understand how government spending actually works? Dr. Steve Keen explains why

Why MMT Gets Trade Wrong – Steve Keen Explains Dr. Steve Keen dives into Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and critiques its stance on trade. He explains why MMT's ideas on international trade and deficits miss key economic realities and offers an alternative view grounded in

The Harsh Truth About Climate and Economic Collapse explained by Dr. Steve Keen

The Harsh Truth About Climate and Economic Collapse Dr. Steve Keen explains why climate change is more than just an environmental issue—it's an existential economic risk. From economic models that ignore reality to the urgent threat of global heating, this is a must-watc

Where’s the Worst Place to Be When Civilization Collapses? Dr. Steve Keen reflects on the looming threat of civilizational collapse due to climate change and systemic risks. In this clip, we explore which countries or regions might offer the best chance of survival—and which

Steve Keen Exposes the Fatal Flaws in Mainstream Economics | S5EP10 Steve Keen Inspire Us Pod youtu.be/DDQ5s1Ux62U?si… via YouTube on the Inspire Us Podcast

We had a great time talking with Charlie Robertson (Charlie Robertson) LIVE now on YouTube! Charlie Robertson is Chief Global Economist at Renaissance Capital and renowned for his incisive analysis on emerging economies. Is low fertility the secret to development? We dive into

Lovely conversation with two smart students at SOAS about economic development and The Time Travelling Economist

Here's our full conversation with Charlie Robertson (Charlie Robertson) economist and author of "The Time Traveling Economist" (The Time Travelling Economist). Charlie joins us in this controversial and eye-opening episode to discuss his theory that economic development hinges on one key factor: