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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 SeriesStopping Trump's Tariffs with A New Trade Act || Peter Zeihan
It's hard to equate Trump's tariff policies to much of anything, but the movie "Unstoppable" where Denzel Washington needs to stop a runaway train might be the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTariff Spotlight: Vietnam || Peter Zeihan
One of the countries who got caught up in the 'Liberation Day' crossfire was Vietnam. Through an arbitrary and poorly informed process, Vietnam was slapped…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series¡Ostia! Spain's Economy Is Booming || Peter Zeihan
The Spaniards have been on an economic hot streak as of late. So, what have they been doing right, and will this streak continue? Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIndia Complicates the US Fentanyl Crisis || Peter Zeihan
The 2025 US threat assessment has revealed that India is now a significant source of precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production, alongside China. Join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTurkey Takes a Break from Democracy || Peter Zeihan
It appears that democracy has fallen in Turkey, as Erdogan has arrested his only major political challenger - Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. With Erdogan's…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Tariffs Stalk at Midnight + LIVE Q&A Starts Soon!
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTrump’s Tariffs: Reciprocal Edition + Live Q&A || Peter Zeihan
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesYou Mess with the Don, You Get the Tariffs || Peter Zeihan
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy I'm Okay with Some of the Secondary Tariffs || Peter Zeihan
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesSignalgate. It's Worse Than You Think. || Peter Zeihan
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAuto Tariffs and the Art of Routine Vehicle Maintenance || Peter Zeihan
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesHalf A Million Immigrants Get the Boot || Peter Zeihan
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Future of NATO's Supreme Allied Commander || Peter Zeihan
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesIntroducing the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform, F-47 || Peter Zeihan
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have announced the approval of the Air Force’s newest toy, the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe American Reindustrialization - A (Stalled) Progress Report || Peter Zeihan
I recorded this video before Trump took office for his second term. At the time, this video outlined the trajectory the US was on. We held off on releasing the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesGetting Ready for Trump's Tariffs || Peter Zeihan
If you look back at my videos covering a potential future recession, you'll notice that I really wasn't too concerned in the short term. Well, this next set of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesGaza Goes Back to Square One || Peter Zeihan
Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza, so any ceasefire or hostage deal that was on the table can be kissed goodbye. Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesGoing Nuclear + Live Q&A Announcement || Peter Zeihan
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Ukraine War Ceasefire || Peter Zeihan
Here's a quick update on what's going on in the Ukraine War and the discussions of a potential ceasefire. Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesFentanyl Isn't as Lethal...What Happened? || Peter Zeihan
How about some positive news to start your day? A study was just released showing that fentanyl deaths in the US peaked in 2022 or early 2023 and have been…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesGetting Ready for Trump's Tariffs - TEASER || Peter Zeihan
Today on the paid Patreon page, I released the full video covering Trump's next round of tariffs set for early April and the impact they'll have on the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhy You Shouldn't Expect Good Policy || Peter Zeihan
A nice convo with mom and dad can always yield some new ideas, so if all you get from this video is "give your parents a call" - I'll consider that a win. The…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRussia, NATO, and Negotiations || Peter Zeihan
This video was originally posted on Patreon on Feb. 19, 2025. At the time, negotiations were just beginning between the US and Russia on the topic of Ukraine…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Russia's Wish List Part 2 || Peter Zeihan
If you thought that Putin already had enough to dream about based upon yesterday's video, I've got news for you. Today, we'll be adding some more items to…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Russia's Wish List Part 1 || Peter Zeihan
The Russians have already achieved a major intelligence breakthrough by influencing American leadership, but what if they started really swinging for the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Chinese Attempt the Impossible || Peter Zeihan
The long-term outlook for China is bleak. I've discussed it plenty. However, the Chinese are getting a little lovin' from an unexpected source. Join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Christian Ultranationalism || Peter Zeihan
I've been on the receiving end of more than a few theories on what might be contributing to the absurdity that we're seeing. One of the more interesting ideas…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesMaking Sense of Africa: Congo and Rwanda || Peter Zeihan
Let's take a breather from the Russian Reach series and talk about something going on in Africa. Specifically, we'll be looking at the escalating conflict…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesA Fresh Mess In Syria || Peter Zeihan
Government-backed paramilitary forces (supported by Turkey) in Syria's Alawite enclave brutally suppressed the Alawite opposition. The Alawites are now seeking…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: A Grip on Romania || PETER ZEIHAN
If Russia's influence can make its way into the US on the scale we're discussing, you can only imagine how bad it is in places like Romania. In December of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Categorizing Intelligence Agents || PETER ZEIHAN
The Russian intelligence system is comprised of a vast and interconnected network of agents. Each of these pawns plays a different role in supporting the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Playing Catch Up Pt. 2 || PETER ZEIHAN
This is part 2 of my attempt at catching up to current events in our Russian Reach series... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Playing Catch Up Pt. 1 || PETER ZEIHAN
We're only four days into this series and somehow it seems as though we're weeks behind current events. So, I'm doing some rapid fire updates this weekend to…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: US Cuts Ukraine Intel & Dominos Fall || PETER ZEIHAN
The US has halted all intelligence sharing with Ukraine. If you thought the weapons cutoff was a big deal, buckle up. Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Geography and Intelligence || PETER ZEIHAN
Putin, like the Soviets before him, is clouded by fear of invasion due to Russia's vulnerable geography. Understanding that makes Russia's strategy of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesA (BIG) Change in Germany || PETER ZEIHAN
Following the March 4th elections, the Germans are poised to see a significant political and military shift... Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Why Leadership Doesn't Matter…Until It Does || PETER ZEIHAN
Despite the short-term emphasis placed on the title of president, chancellor, or prime minister, the reality is that leadership typically has minimal impact on…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesDoors Open for Turkey as the Kurds Disarm || PETER ZEIHAN
Imprisoned Kurdish PKK leader, Abdullah Öcalan, has once again called for the PKK to disarm and transition into a political party, but this time it might…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesOf Birds and Bugs || Peter Zeihan
There are two issues we'll be discussing today: Bird Flu and the new disease outbreak in Congo. These topics are unrelated, but there is a lesson to be learned…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesVenezuelan Crude Is Off the Menu…But You Can Still Get It Around Back || Peter Zeihan
Venezuelan oil is getting the boot from the US. Well, kinda, sorta, not really. Let me walk you through what’s going on. Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Reach: Series Introduction || PETER ZEIHAN
This is the first of a multi-part series covering just how far Russia's reach into the US is. You're getting early access to this video to show you what you're…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesFrom the Frontlines in Ukraine to Truth Social || Peter Zeihan
There's a lot going on in Ukraine right now, so let's do a quick update on the military and diplomatic developments. Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesEconomic Troubles for New Zealand || Peter Zeihan
New Zealand has been having some issues, with a 1% economic contraction and roughly 80,000 people leaving the country. What does this mean for one of my…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesEducating the Workers of Tomorrow || Peter Zeihan
If I was tasked with raising and educating the next generation of workers (aka what middle school teachers do daily), what would I teach my minions (okay fine…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWill Trump Pump the Brakes on Greentech? || Peter Zeihan
Both in the US and globally, the green energy transition has been all the rage for the past few years. With President Trump's second term kicking off, how will…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWill the US and Canada Actually Merge? || Peter Zeihan
Listen, I didn't want to make this video, but too many people asked for it...so here we go. What would a potential merger of the US and Canada look like? Join…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesAre Rare Earths Really That Rare? || Peter Zeihan
Rare earths are back in the headlines, but is all the hype worth it? Let's breakdown what these are and how "rare" they actually are. Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesWhat Trump Should Take on Instead... || Peter Zeihan
The last few videos have covered all the things that Trump is focusing on (and doing wrong), and many of you have asked where he SHOULD be spending his time…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTrump Takes on Illegal Immigration || Peter Zeihan
Trump's immigration policies have caused quite the stir, specifically his hardline stance on illegal migration. So, how will these policies impact the US…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTrump Takes on Trade || Peter Zeihan
There's plenty of tools at the disposal of the US President and tariffs are one of them. When used appropriately - i.e., to get something else or discourage a…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTrump Takes on China…or Not || Peter Zeihan
China is on its last legs. Its demographic picture is far past terminal. Its financial system makes Enron look responsible. Simply feeding its people is far…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTrump Takes on the Middle East || Peter Zeihan
Israeli successes across the Levant have transformed the broader Middle East, wrecking the countries and militant groups that have long scourged the region…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTrump Takes on Russia…or Maybe It's the Other Way Around || Peter Zeihan
US President Donald J Trump, both directly and via his senior staff, has outlined his administration’s policies for Europe, Ukraine and Russia. Join the…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesTrump Takes on Washington || Peter Zeihan
Second-time freshman President Donald J Trump is taking the axe to the federal workforce. Or at least he is attempting to. Join the Patreon here…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesGenerational Divides of Other Countries || Peter Zeihan
I've talked extensively about the generational divides in the US, but what about other countries? Let's look at the unique demographic trends in Russia, China…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesCan Tariffs Replace Income Taxes? || Peter Zeihan
Imagine never paying income tax again. Sounds damn nice to me too. That's until reality kicks in and you start looking at the math on how large the tariffs…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesRussia After Russia || Peter Zeihan
Building on yesterday's video, we'll be talking about the future of Russia following its collapse. So, what can we expect the Russia after Russia to look like?…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Russian Depopulation || Peter Zeihan
Today we'll be discussing Russian birth and death rates since we've got some new Russian demographic data to look at. So, go ahead and grab that truckload of…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesThe Real Secret to Saving Birthrates || Peter Zeihan
Today's conversation might piss off a few prophylactic companies (no, I'm not suggesting we buy thumb tacks and go crazy). The question of the day is...how can…
The Peter Zeihan Podcast SeriesSyria Opens Doors for Turkey || Peter Zeihan
Syria's interim leader Ahmed Al Shara has been meeting with the region's big dogs - Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Respectively, they represent the financial…