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The David McWilliams Podcast
The aim of this weekly podcast is to make economics easy, uncomplicated and accessible. With the world at a political, technological and financial tipping point, economics has never been so important to all of us and yet, it’s made inaccessible and complicated by so many.I’ve always thought what is complicated is rarely important and what is important is rarely complicated.That will be our motto.Every week we are going to tease out some big economic or political issue facing us, not just here…
Episodes
- The David McWilliams Podcast
The Economics of the Miracle on 34th Street
Santa exists because the people will it to exist"—a lovely line from The Miracle on 34th Street sets the stage for this episode's deep dive into Bitcoin…
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National Capitalism: A New Era of Economic Survival?
As the global financial system shifts under the weight of geopolitical tensions and Chinese economic policy reversals, Russell Napier introduces a concept that…
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Syrian Warnings,Irish Limitations, Japanese Solutions
As Ireland inches toward a new government, the housing crisis dominates the agenda. But what if the solution lies not in political reshuffling, but in taking…
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From Beijing to the Box Room: The Global Forces Locking Out a Generation
On the eve of Ireland’s election, we shift focus to the global forces shaping our lives. Why can’t today’s youth afford homes like their parents could? The…
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The Octagon Versus the Putting Green
In this week's episode, we tackle Ireland's election season, where policies are less about vision and more about swapping slogans. We explore how a lack of…
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Immigration, Housing & Trump's Shadow
This week, we're connecting the dots between the Irish electoral cycle, immigration, and the global aftershocks of Trumpism. Ireland’s housing crisis, surging…
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Mars Bar-isation of the Irish Electorate & Other Yarns
This week, we're tackling two seismic shifts in politics: Ireland’s sugar-rush election and Trumpism’s ripple effects across Europe. As Irish politicians…
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What's Happening in Germany?
This week, we’re diving into Germany's political shake-up as the country heads for a snap election this February. Beyond coalition drama, there’s a deeper…
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The Trump Epoch: Entering a New Supercycle
Live from Kilkenomics, we unpack the ‘Trump Epoch,’ a transformative shift that’s reshaping America and reverberating across the globe. From disrupting…
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The Trumpquake: Power, Divisions, and a New World Order
The unthinkable has happened: Donald Trump has swept the Presidency, Congress, the Senate, the popular vote—even the Supreme Court stands behind him. In…
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Power and Plutocracy: Have we Reached Peak Billionaire?
In this episode, we delve into the essence of power ahead of the American election. What happens when the warrior, priestly, and merchant castes converge—and…
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Trump 2.0: Should Ireland Be Worried?
We’re in the final minutes of one of the most consequential American elections ever—and the stakes are high. We're back with Mark Blyth to explore what a Trump…
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Scotland The Brave
I'm up in Glasgow and we're devoting this podcast to all things Scottish, kkicking off with the amazing Scottish Enlightenment. Why did 18th-century Scotland…
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Is Your City Dying?
In this episode, we dive into the decline of Dublin’s inner city, a reflection of urban decay across the English-speaking world. Drawing on Jane Jacobs’ urban…
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America at a Crossroads: Trump, Power, and the Future of U.S. Democracy
As the U.S. election looms, we take a hard look at how this pivotal moment could reshape the country. With Donald Trump pulling ahead in key swing states while…
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Are Strong Institutions Enough? Unpacking the Nobel Prize in Economics
In this episode, we break down the Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Darren Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson for their work on development…
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Could Sanctions Against Israel become a Reality?
In this episode, we dive into a rising question: could the European Union impose economic sanctions on Israel if the conflict continues to escalate? As…
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Culture vs. Economics: The Battle for America's Political Soul with Thomas Frank
This week, we’re stepping away from the usual economic focus to dive into the culture wars dominating U.S. politics as the election looms. Despite strong job…
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Fuelling the Fire: Middle East Tensions and Ireland's High Cost-Energy Crisis
As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, the global energy market is feeling the strain. Oil prices have jumped from $72 to $78 per barrel, and any further…
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Middle East on the Brink: Where are the Adults?
In this episode, we're diving straight into the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. As missiles fly and regional powers realign, we break down what’s…
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The Tragedy of the Middle East: A Letter from Lebanon
In this episode, we turn our focus to the Middle East, specifically Lebanon, a country currently at the epicentre of political and economic turmoil. Joined by…
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Can Draghi's €800 Billion Plan Save Europe from Decline?
In this episode, we continue our European mini-series, moving from Germany to the broader continental landscape. Europe faces mounting economic challenges as…
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Germany on the Brink: Economic Fragility, Immigration Tensions, and the Rise of the Right
In this episode, we take a hard look at Germany’s current crossroads, where economic fragility and political tensions collide. Once the bedrock of European…
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The Vinyl Comeback: How Records Survived Streaming
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating resurgence of vinyl and its surprising resilience amidst the digital age. We explore the economics of vinyl, the…
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An Apple A Day Keeps The Taxman Away
This podcast episode dives deep into the complexities of the Apple tax ruling and its broader implications for Ireland's economic model. We explore how…
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Hitler’s Plan to Destroy Britain with Counterfeit Money – from Money: A Story of Humanity
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the wildest stories in the book, involving none other than Adolf Hitler. Can you imagine money falling from the sky?…
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From Poetry to Punches: Ireland’s Journey from Michael D. to McGregor
This week, we delve into a fascinating hypothetical for Ireland’s future: could Conor McGregor really be our next President in 2025? From the quaint leadership…
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A Letter from America with Jim Chanos
This week, we dive into the shifting tides of the U.S. economy and its global impact on smaller countries like Ireland, who are deeply tied to American trade…
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What Taylor Swift & Oasis Tickets Tell Us About The Economy!
This episode, we dive into the world of Taylor Swift to explore a Delicate issue—why Ireland’s housing market is stuck in a Blank Space. We’re taking a page…
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Arab Disunity: From Ancient Rifts to the Gaza Conflict
In this episode, we kick things off by exploring the deep divides within the Arab world, tracing the roots of these fractures back to the early 19th century…
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A Kick In The Jackson's Hole
In this episode, we kick things off by delving into the secluded world of Jackson Hole, where central bankers and economic elites gather in a remote Wyoming…
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Economics of Trust: What's Next for the UK?
In this episode, we dig into the UK’s recent social unrest with Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist at the Bank of England and now head of the Royal Society…
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Can Ireland Fix Its Infrastructure Crisis Before It's Too Late?
In this episode, we're kicking off with a classic Irish disaster—a ladder, a man, and gravity having a scrap, but then we're diving deep into something even…
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How to Destroy a Country: Venezuela with Noah Smith
In this episode, we explore the dramatic downfall of a once-wealthy nation that is now one of the poorest: Venezuela. How does a country with vast natural…
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Can Dublin Avoid the Donut Effect?
This week, we delve into the growing crisis facing Dublin’s city center, exploring the troubling "donut effect" where the heart of the city becomes hollowed…
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The Downward Spiral of Upward Social Mobility
This week, we delve into the unsettling reality that this generation in Ireland might be the first in two generations to be poorer than their parents. We…
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Inside the Head of the FED
With financial markets on edge, the world is anxiously awaiting the Fed’s decision on whether to cut or maintain historically high interest rates. In this…
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Inheritance Tax & The Curse of the Silver Spoon
This week, we dive into the issue of inheritance tax in Ireland, asking if it's time for a rethink. With house prices skyrocketing by 62% since 2012, many…
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The Napster of Finance: A Revolut-ion
This week, we delve into one of the most transformative shifts in economics and finance: the rise of e-banking, spotlighted by Revolut's meteoric growth…
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Kamala's Cash, Vance's Chance, and Biden's Big Exit
What a week! The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Joe Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the race, and Kamala Harris setting a fundraising record has…
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Ireland's Population Boom: Opportunity or Crisis?
The Central Statistics Office predicts Ireland's population could surge to 7.5 million by 2057, mostly due to inward migration. What could this mean for…
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A Day In The Life Of Abed Salama with Nathan Thrall
I read Nathan Thrall’s book last year before the Gaza and October 7th massacres. I couldn’t put it down. It tells the true story of a young Palestinian boy, a…
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Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History Of Germany’s Wealthiest Dynasties
The true story of how Germany’s wealthiest business dynasties amassed untold money and power by abetting the atrocities of the Third Reich — and how America…
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Beyond The Wall; Life In The GDR With Katja Hoyer
In 1980, Dalkey United went on a football trip to Germany which ended up in East Berlin. A certain economist, festival director and once under 13s centre half…
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From Millers to Influencers: Navigating the New Economy
In this week’s episode, we’re journeying from the bustling docks of 17th-century Amsterdam to the modern gig economy, all through the lens of Rembrandt and his…
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A young Irish economist and a Nobel prize winner walk into a bar....
In May 1991 I walked into Keenan's Bar in Crossmaglen, South Armagh with a superstar American economist who would go on to win the Nobel Prize for a chat about…
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Blazers Vs. High Viz Jackets
In this episode, we dive into the Aer Lingus strike, putting it in the context of the larger global economic landscape. We ask if this strike is the beginning…
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The Economics of Irish Restaurants
We have a very special episode for you today, courtesy of The Bear, Season 3 which is streaming on Disney+ from today, June 27th! We're digging into what makes…
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Sold Down the River
This week, we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of the commercial property market, highlighting its glaring vulnerabilities and the dramatic plunge in values…
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Common Sense is Coming Home!
Could Common Sense be Coming Home? We dive into the unexpected shift where Britain now seems like the island of sanity amid European radicalism. We explore the…
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Christiane Amanpour in Conversation
Join us for a special live recording of the podcast at DBF 2024, where David interviewed the renowned journalist Christiane Amanpour. As CNN's chief…
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A Live Podcast Straight from Dalkey!
Join us for a live recording of the podcast! We dive into the fascinating rise of Gaelic Games live from Cuala in Dalkey - we delve into the incredible impact…
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Decoding Global Markets with Dave Tilson
This week, we're diving deep into the rollercoaster world of global financial markets. From the wild highs of cannabis stocks crashing down to earth to the…
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Neoliberalism, my arse!
During the European recent elections, you might have heard lots of people defining Ireland as a "neoliberal" country, governed by the ideology of…
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Tomorrows World: Living With AI
This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of AI economics with the brilliant Professor Eli Noam from Columbia Business School. This episode is a…
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Enemies to Lovers: The Conversation We Really Should Be Having Ahead of The European Elections
This week, while navigating a mid-life crisis and an intensive French course in the south of France, we've decided to reflect on the importance of…
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Independence Day for the UK, again?
Is Rishi Sunak's announcement of a snap UK election the answer or a political gamble? Joining us to unpack this is Robert Shrimsley of the Financial Times. Can…
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Recognise Palestine, Now What?
The Irish government stands with the Palestinians, as does most of the country. A moral foreign policy is a sign of what the country believes in but where does…
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The Price is Wrong with Brett Christophers
This week, we delve into the economics of climate change with acclaimed author Brett Christophers - who has previously illuminated the pervasive influence of…
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Can the Premier League Teach Us About the Future of the UK Economy?
The British are down on themselves, yet one thing they do well is repackage popular culture and the Premier League is a great example of this. Last year, its…