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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 SeriesMore Than Hon Hon Hon: What Are the French Up to in Ukraine? || Peter Zeihan
There's been recent discussions by French President Macron regarding deploying French troops to Ukraine. Is this really going to happen and why would they do…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe New Face of Military Technology || Peter Zeihan
The new face of military technology is here...and no its not some Master Chief type suit running around the battlefield. We're talking about the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesJapan: Zero No More (Interest Rates Are Rising) || Peter Zeihan
The Japanese have just announced an interest rate increase to a whopping 0.1% after seventeen years of zero to negative interest rates. So, is this a sign of a…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Rising Incompetence of the Russian System || Peter Zeihan
More details have emerged about the March 22 terror attack outside Moscow. The information does not look good, with the biggest takeaway being the Russian…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTerror Attack at Concert Hall in Moscow Suburb || Peter Zeihan
Late evening on Friday, March 22 local time, three gunman attacked a concert venue in a Moscow suburb, setting it ablaze and killing an as-yet-unknown number…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThings I (Do) Worry About: Deflation || Peter Zeihan
We're all quite familiar with the concept of inflation, but inflation's dark and twisted sister -deflation- doesn't come out of his shell all that often. So…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesHow Shrinking Populations Determine Economic Growth || Peter Zeihan
We tend to overlook the dynamics of demography and its economic impact, so let's take a step back and break down demographics by generation and how that will…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRussian Tech Transfers and Propaganda in the US || Peter Zeihan
It should come as no surprise that the Russians love meddling around, so let's see what they've been up to lately. We'll be looking at tech transfers with…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Ukraine War Goes Seaborn || Peter Zeihan
The Ukrainians have made some huge strides in the maritime theater and have poked some eyebrow raising holes in Russia's naval capabilities. Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesDoes a Green Future = Lower Energy Usage? || Peter Zeihan
Some European economists came up with a super-duper-hyper-revolutionary solution to the green problem...just use less energy! Crazy, right? Before we write off…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesChina, AI and Geopolitical Dynamics - Question Time with Peter Zeihan: Episode 4
In this episode, we'll be discussing a wide array of topics, including labor problems and AI's impact on labor markets, challenges associated with chip…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUkraine Drone Strike Hits Refining Complex Deep in Russia || Peter Zeihan
Ukraine has been ramping up drone strikes and they just successfully hit another refining complex in Russia. The strike on the Nizhny Novgorod complex…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesA WTF Moment in the Middle East (US Dock in GAZA?) || Peter Zeihan
In President Biden's State of the Union address a few days ago, he announced plans to build a floating dock to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. This dock…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRussian Bombs Get an Upgrade (FAB-1500 to Glide Bomb) || Peter Zeihan
We've seen both sides of the conflict in Ukraine adopting and adapting new ways of fighting. While Ukraine has innovated with drones and satellite tech, Russia…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCan Discharge Petitions Save the Dysfunctional House of Representatives? || Peter Zeihan
The House of Representatives is looking like dysfunctional family as of late, and of course, the weird uncle stirring up the pot is the Greenpeace faction…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Worry List: Collapse of the Semiconductor Industry || Peter Zeihan
One of the most asked questions I receive is "what keeps you up at night?" So, I figured I would turn that question into a series called "Things I (Don’t)…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesQuantum Computing and the Future of Technology || Peter Zeihan
We've all been hearing sci-fi tales of quantum computing for decades now, but what will its impact actually look like and how soon can we expect it? Full…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesChina, Taiwan and My 2023 Prediction Breakdown - Question Time with Peter Zeihan: Episode 3
In this episode, we'll be discussing the complex relationship between China and Taiwan, China’s struggle with youth unemployment, and a look back at some of my…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRecession for (Almost) Everyone! || Peter Zeihan
I was scanning the financial news this morning and realized Germany was in recession. In my morning brief I was informed Japan was in recession as well. On a…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesEurope's Latest S*** Show: Farmers On Strike || Peter Zeihan
If you've seen the videos of tractors driving through city centers and spraying manure on government buildings, then you're well aware of the farmer protests…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIsrael and Russia Fall Out (Sending Aid to Ukraine) || Peter Zeihan
In a marked shift away from the historical relationship between Israel and Moscow, Israel plans to send early warning radar to Ukraine. The details of this…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTourism Trends: Where Are You Spending Vacation? (Maybe Nashville???) || Peter Zeihan
Before I take the stage at the Country Music Hall of Fame here in Nashville, I figured we should talk about the future of tourism and where all the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesA North Dakota Love Story: Agriculture and Railways || Peter Zeihan
For all those with an aversion to woodchippers...today's video is for you. That's right, I'm in Fargo, North Dakota and we're discussing the state's…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesGermany, Brexit and More - Question Time with Peter Zeihan: Episode 2
In this episode, we'll be discussing immigration in Germany, the Hamas-Israel conflict, agricultural challenges in Sudan and South Africa, the UK's trade…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesShould We Worry About Chinese Land Purchases in the US? || Peter Zeihan
I've had a lot of you write in concerned about Chinese land purchases in the United States. There's not much to be concerned about here, but let me paint the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesSweden In NATO (Recap) || Peter Zeihan
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has indicated that Sweden accession to NATO shall be ratified by the Hungarian Parliament before March 1, which means…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesEurope Goes Nuclear: Is America Leaving NATO? || Peter Zeihan
During a rally last week, former President Donald Trump stated that European allies that do not contribute enough to NATO (in his eyes) would not receive…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesNigeria, After America || Peter Zeihan
Today's entry into our 'Post American' series is a country with a complex political, economic and security landscape. Its a country forged from colonialism…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRussian Opposition Leader, Alexei Navalny, Dies in Prison || Peter Zeihan
Alexei Navalny, a prominent political prisoner and Putin critic, died in a harsh Siberian prison. This prison was a former Soviet-era gulag, so no real…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesQuestion Time with Peter Zeihan: Episode 1 (Ukraine, Russia, etc...)
This is the first episode of our new series called 'Question Time with Peter Zeihan!' Every week or so I'll be sitting down with one of the team members from…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe United Kingdom, After America || Peter Zeihan
For those with daddy issues, today's installment in the 'Post American' series might be a bit triggering. If you're still reading, we'll be looking at the UK's…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Biden Administration Blocks LNG Exports (Sorta) || Peter Zeihan
The Greens are celebrating and the oil industry is kicking and screaming over the Biden administration's decision to pause the review process of liquefied…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesPutin's Puppet Show feat. Tucker "The Propagandist" Carlson || Peter Zeihan
At this point you’ve all seen or heard about Tucker Carlson’s interview with Putin (if you haven’t…you didn’t miss much). This was the first time Putin has…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Bleeding Edge of Semiconductors: A Tale of Three Companies || Peter Zeihan
The semiconductor industry is one of ever-growing importance and its leaders—Intel and TSMC—are now fighting to be the first to bring the next generation of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCrazy Little Thing Called Geopolitics - North Capital Forum 2023 || Peter Zeihan
This conversation took place on October 5th, 2023 at the North Capital Forum 2023 in Mexico City. We discussed the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Geopolitics of Winter: Snows Impact on Agriculture || Peter Zeihan
Some of you out there might grovel when the first snowflakes of the season fall, but I'd be willing to bet that the geopolitical significance of that snow…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesPoland, After America || Peter Zeihan
This next country might surprise some of you, but deglobalization might give Poland its moment of fame. That's if they play their cards right, and even then…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy the Middle East Is So Aggravating (yet so difficult to leave) || Peter Zeihan
The Middle East has been a thorn in the side for the US since day one, so why haven't the Americans just abandoned ship? To understand why the US is still…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesEast Asia, After America || Peter Zeihan
Today, we're looking at another region that the US will continue to keep tabs on - East Asia. This is one of those regions that will be plenty exciting in…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRomania, After America || Peter Zeihan
Today's discussion comes to you from Huron Peak. We'll discuss one of the middle powers that's been dealt a bad hand: Romania. At first glance, Romania's…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Collapse of Global Maritime Shipping || Peter Zeihan
No matter how much bubble wrap and caution tape we slap onto global maritime shipping, the industry has found itself in quite a predicament. Full Newsletter…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Chinese Housing Crisis: Evergrande’s Bankruptcy || Peter Zeihan
Evergrande, formerly China’s largest property developer, has just declared bankruptcy and the fallout is going to be massive. Let’s look at how we got to this…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe US and Iran: Deciding What to Bomb || Peter Zeihan
Three US soldiers were killed in a drone attack carried out by an Iranian militia near the Jordan-Syria border. I expect a timely retaliation by the US, but…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUS Congress Dysfunction: Blocking Aid to Ukraine || Peter Zeihan
We are taking a question from the 'Ask Peter' forum today - am I worried about Ukraine's dwindling weapon's supplies in light of what's going on with the US…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesFinnish Presidential Elections and Anti-Russian Sentiment || Peter Zeihan
Finnish politics are not something that often make the headlines, but with a marked shift away from “Finlandization” (when a smaller country remains neutral to…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUkraine Attacks Russian Energy Terminal (Drone Strike!) || Peter Zeihan
Ukraine managed to sneak some drones by Russian air defenses and hit the Ust-Luga oil refinery and loading facility. The attack didn't cause significant…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIndia's Counter-Piracy Operation: A Geopolitical Wormhole || Peter Zeihan
Today we're talking about the Indians and pirates - sorry sports fans, not those ones. India launched a successful counter-piracy operation off the coast of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUS Natural Gas and Global Energy Supplies || Peter Zeihan
Today, we're looking at the US natural gas market based on energy data from 2023. The US natural gas market was remarkably stable in 2023, so being the world's…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesHow To Do Greentech Well: The SunZia Wind Farm || Peter Zeihan
The largest Greentech power generation system in the hemisphere is under construction in New Mexico. SunZia has raised $11 billion for this project and aims to…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesScandinavia, After America || Peter Zeihan
We're talking about an area in northern Europe fractured by history - the Scandinavian region. What was once a series of powerful and interconnected Viking…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTexas Did Not Fall Down: Energy Grid Updates || Peter Zeihan
With cold fronts rushing through much of the country, the Texas power grid had lots of eyes on it this past week. Thankfully, some "updates" over the past…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesChina's Energy Problem and Dealing with the Taliban || Peter Zeihan
When one of your best options for securing an energy supply route is with the Pakistani Taliban, you know you've got some problems. So go ahead and add that…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesNorth Korean Missiles Heading to Russia (Part 2!) || Peter Zeihan
We're back with part two of Russia's missile-sourcing escapade. Today we're looking at the specifics of these North Korean missiles and their significance…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy Are the Russians Shopping for Missiles? || Peter Zeihan
The Russian military industrial complex can't keep up with the demands of the Ukraine War, so the Russians are sourcing large quantities of short-range…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesSub-Saharan Africa, After America || Peter Zeihan
Next on the list in our 'Post-American' series is Sub-Saharan Africa. This region is filled with geographical challenges, slow growth and development, and…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesUS Navy Strikes Houthi Forces in Yemen || Peter Zeihan
Things in the Red Sea have ramped up yet again. The Houthis, who are an Iranian-backed Shiite group in Yemen, launched a series of missile and drone attacks on…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesHow Extensive is the Corruption in the Chinese Military? || Peter Zeihan
I had a handful of y'all point out that not everyone in the recent Chinese purges was targeted for political reasons; instead, many of these folks are facing…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesChairman Xi Jinping Guts the Chinese Military || Peter Zeihan
Xi Jinping is doing his best Darth Vader impression and has the Chinese military in a force choke. After purging the system of anyone who can think, all that…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhat Power Do the Independents Have Over Trump? || Peter Zeihan
No proper discussion of American politics is complete without mentioning the Independents. While their voting patterns have been historically predictable…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Breakdown of the Republican Coalition (Trump's Fault?) || Peter Zeihan
If you watched yesterday's video, then you already know that Donald Trump has no shot at winning the general election (assuming he's not DQ'd or in jail)…