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The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series
Welcome to The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series! Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan is a global energy, demographic and security expert. If you want to stay informed on the realities of geography and populations, you've come to the right place. Zeihan's worldview offers insights into how global politics impact markets and economic trends, helping industry leaders navigate today’s complex mix of geopolitical risks and opportunities. Expect a forward-looking approach to what will drive tomorrow’s…
Episodes
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Self-Inflicted Downfall of Mexican Energy || Peter Zeihan
Following its discovery in the 70s, the Cantarell oil field enabled Mexico to become a major oil producer. Decades of lax management and complacency by Pemex…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWill the Far-Right Take Over Germany (Again)? || Peter Zeihan
German regional elections in Saxony and Thuringia saw some of the country's far-right parties, including the Alternative for Germany, perform quite well. Don't…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTelegram and the Limits of Freedom of Speech on Social Media (Part II) || Peter Zeihan
Today we're looking at the importance of Telegram. No, we're not talking about the thing a telegraph sends. We're talking about the messaging platform created…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesShould Freedom of Speech Extend to Social Media? (Part I)
Should people be able to say whatever they hell they want on social media? Brazil doesn't think so, at least when it comes to public misinformation. While most…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Geopolitics of Wine || Peter Zeihan
Today's video is fueled by Scott Base Vineyard in Cromwell, New Zealand. After all of the time I've spent in New Zealand, this is far and away my favorite…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesChina Will Soon Lose the Title of "World's Manufacturer" || Peter Zeihan
Globalization led to the rise of China as a manufacturing powerhouse, since finding the lowest cost producer was the priority. However, deglobalization…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesDeglobalization's Impact on Global Food Exports || Peter Zeihan
Globalization has allowed us (meaning humans as a species) to make some of the worst lands farmable, inhabitable, and even prosperous. But what happens to…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWill Climate Change Be the Death of Wheat? || Peter Zeihan
Although climate change models are still evolving, historical climate data shows a clear warming trend. So, let's discuss the impacts of climate change…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy Should Red States Get Greentech Investments? || Peter Zeihan
If the green transition is ever going to work, it needs to happen everywhere. So, don't get your drawers in a bunch when you see green energy funds from the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesA New Player in Global Oil Markets: Guyana || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip in July. Guyana is a country we don't hear about too often, but its rise as an oil…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhat Is the United States' Role in the (New) Global Order? || Ask Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded in May of 2024. If you've read my book "The End of the World Is Just the Beginning" then you're well aware of the US stepping away…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesLibyan Oil Gets Shut Down Over Government Duel || Peter Zeihan
As a result of the power struggle between the two governments in Libya, roughly 70% oil production in the country has been shut down. This could significantly…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Houthis Are Still Attacking Ships in the Red Sea || Peter Zeihan
The Houthis attacked an oil tanker that had been previously abandoned in the Red Sea. They denotated charges, but only managed to start some fires (as of now)…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesShould Cuba Integrate with North America? || Peter Zeihan
Sure, the Cubans and the Americans have some history, but who doesn't? If both sides can let that water pass under the bridge, what will Cuba's role in the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesA New War in Ukraine || Peter Zeihan
There are lots of moving parts in the Ukraine War right now, so let's do a little recap of everything that's going on. There are four big ones... Full…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhat Are China and Russia Doing in Africa? || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded during my backpacking trip through Yosemite in the end of July. China and Russia seemingly enjoy having their fingers in the African…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUkraine Pushes Into Russia, Yet Nukes Didn't Fly... || Peter Zeihan
Ukraine has made a significant push into Russian territory, capturing roughly 1,000 square kilometers within the Kursk province. The Ukrainians also destroyed…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesLife's Greatest Mystery: Understanding Americans || Peter Zeihan
We're going to group therapy today, and on the docket for discussion is what makes Americans so difficult to understand? Not in a weird accent kind of way, but…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Baltics Ditch Russia for European Integration || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded during my backpacking trip through Yosemite in the end of July. The Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - are taking one…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCould Jet Ski Bombs Change the Way Navies Operate? || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded during my backpacking trip through Yosemite in the end of July. The US Navy and its fleet of carriers (and super-carriers) haven't had…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Mexican Cartels Are Double-Dipping in the Guacamole || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded during my backpacking trip through Yosemite in the end of July. Unless you want to start buying your guacamole in dime bags, the US…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCan the Six-Day Work Week Save Greece? || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded during my backpacking trip through Yosemite in the end of July. How would you feel if you had a beautiful view of the coastline, but…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesMyanmar's Bleak Future: Civil War and Ethnic Strife || Peter Zeihan
Myanmar doesn't often catch my attention, but with the ongoing civil war, I figured it was time to throw it into the mix. After years of civil unrest, is there…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTensions Rise in the Middle East, But Don't Expect War || Peter Zeihan
There's no shortage of news coming out of the Middle East, but today we're going to look at the rising tensions between Israel and Iran and Iranian proxy…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesProtests Cause a Mass Exodus of Bangladesh || Peter Zeihan
The situation in Bangladesh has worsened, forcing the Prime Minister to flee the country. Let's recap what led us to this point and look at what the future…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUS Border Crossings: Is Mexico the Solution? || Peter Zeihan
It's time that we discuss the situation at the US - Mexico border. What's going on and how is it all going to shake out? Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCan Ukraine Claim the Skies and Destroy Russian Air Defenses? || Peter Zeihan
A forest fire near my home cut my backpacking trip short, but it did allow me to record some new videos. So, today we'll be looking at some recent developments…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Garbage Time of History: China's Economic Decline || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded before Peter’s backpacking trip in mid-July. Lesson of the day: if the Chinese government starts censoring a topic, it's probably time…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCould a Russian Revolution End the Ukraine War? || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded in May of 2024. We've all stared at the stars thinking about the different ways the Ukraine War could end, but could a coup or…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesChina’s Tariff Wars: The EU Opens a New Front || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded in June of 2024. We're talking about a different kind of war today - Trade Wars. Specifically, we'll be looking at attempts by the US…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesA Crack in the North American Drug War || Peter Zeihan
I'm back home from Yosemite on a brief intermission to my summer backpacking trips, and wanted to issue an update on the Mexican Cartels. Specifically, we're…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCan AI Replace Those Retiring Boomers? || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded in mid-July, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip. As the baby boomers age into retirement and Gen Z fails to satisfy the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIs Chinese Nuclear Tech Better Than the US? || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded in mid-July, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip. I've been asked to address the claim that China has surpassed the US as…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUkraine Targets Russia’s Most Important Weapon: Artillery || Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded last week, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip. There are reports coming out of Ukraine indicating that there has been a…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIs the US Looking for a War? || Ask Peter Zeihan
*This video was recorded in May of 2024. The potential of dragging the US into a major conflict is top of mind for a lot of Americans, but what would it…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Gaza Conflict and Shifting Politics in Israel || Peter Zeihan
The conflict in Gaza has been raging on for nearly 300 days, and there is no end in sight. However, Israel is heavily reliant upon American tech and weapons…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesYes, We Have to Follow Elections in Europe Too || Peter Zeihan
Today, we'll be looking at the recent European Commission presidential election and its broader implications for the Europeans. *This video was recorded last…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesMajor Protests Break Out in Bangladesh || Peter Zeihan
There have been significant protests in Bangladesh over a law reserving a significant portion of government jobs for supporters of the 1971 independence…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesStop Obsessing Over the Polls and Take a Hike Instead || Peter Zeihan
Everyone wants to know if the assassination attempt on Donald Trump is going to impact the outcome of the election. I hate to break it to you, but no one…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAmerica’s Changing Republican Party || Peter Zeihan
The Republican Party is undergoing some evolutions at the moment, moving away from many of its traditional stances. This is part of a broader cycle in which…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAmerica's Cold War Missiles Return to Germany, Thanks to Russia || Peter Zeihan
Well, it looks like the Germans are going to be celebrating Christmas in July. That's due to the US and Germany's decision made at the NATO conference to…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCan the French Lead the EU into the Future? || Peter Zeihan
The EU was established to promote unity and peace, but times have changed and priorities have shifted. So, what does the future of the European Union look like…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAssassination Attempt and A Changing World || Peter Zeihan
On Saturday, July 13, there was an attempted assassination of Donald Trump. I'm not here to give you the play-by-play that you can get from the news, instead I…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy Should Europe Worry About the French Elections || Peter Zeihan
After the first round of European Parliament elections, the French far-right (represented by the National Rally) had a great showing. President Macron wasn't…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIran's New President Sparks Change, But How Much? || Peter Zeihan
Next up on our list of important elections around the globe is the Iranian presidential elections. We'll be looking at Iran's new President-elect, Masoud…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUK Elections: Starting Over || Peter Zeihan
In case you've been buried neck deep in US political news, there are some fairly important elections taking place across the globe. For the first country in…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhat Happens to China After Xi Jinping Dies? || Peter Zeihan
I get a lot of "what if..." and "what happens next..." style questions and most of them suck, but today's question takes us down a fairly interesting rabbit…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy Genoa Is Graying: Italy's Demographic Decline || Peter Zeihan
While the Italians may have mastered the arts of pasta, wine and gelato, they should have been spending less time in the kitchen and more in...another room…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Federal Reserve and Its Inflation Target || Peter Zeihan
For all the hungover Americans out there, I heard the best cure after a long day of drinking is to talk about inflation. Well, maybe it will just make your…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Senior Home Showdown: Delusional Biden vs. Demented Trump || Peter Zeihan
If you watched the presidential debate last week, I'm sure you're really, really excited for the election this year! Since so many of you wanted me to talk…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy We Can't Quit Russian Oil: The 10% That Holds the West Hostage || Peter Zeihan
Despite most countries in the West wanting to rid themselves of any involvement with the Russians, the oil revenues continue to flow into Russian pockets. So…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesNo More Military Exemption for Israeli Ultra-Orthodox || Peter Zeihan
The Israeli Supreme Court just ruled that the ultra-Orthodox community will no longer get exemption from military service. This addresses a number of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesHow France, Germany and Poland Can Strengthen the Weimar Triangle || Peter Zeihan
In the post-Cold War world, France, Germany and Poland concocted the Weimar Triangle as a way to foster cooperation amongst the three countries. The trio has…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesHow France, Germany and Poland Can Strengthen the Weimar Triangle || Peter Zeihan
In the post-Cold War world, France, Germany and Poland concocted the Weimar Triangle as a way to foster cooperation amongst the three countries. The trio has…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Future of Manufacturing: Where and Why? || Peter Zeihan
China has been the global manufacturing hub for decades, but what happens if that goes away? If and when China experiences a significant collapse, someone will…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Europeans Are Having Some Gas Problems || Peter Zeihan
Europe has been taking a beating lately, from economic issues to demographic problems, but there's a new one on the horizon. When the Ukraine War wraps up…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesBackfire: Putin's North Korean Joyride || Peter Zeihan
If there's anything Putin's good at, its pressing the West's buttons...and his latest trip to North Korea is no exception. However, by signing a new defense…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series5 Days Left In Our June MedShare Donation Match || Peter Zeihan
There are only a few days left in our MedShare donation matching drive for the month of June. $100,000 in donations will be matched this month to our chosen…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRussians In Space...Well, Maybe Not Much Longer || Peter Zeihan
Last week, I talked about how Ukraine has been targeting Russian air infrastructure to prepare for the arrival of their F-16s. Well, Ukraine launched a rocket…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesDoes Size Matter? Exploring the Geopolitics of Micro-States || Peter Zeihan
Micro-States like Monaco and San Marino aren't often included in major geopolitical discussions, but every so often they get called up to the big leagues. Next…