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The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, why they matter, and how they affect you. Whether it’s the latest twists in global trade, the future of work, or the big bets being made in tech and finance, The Dip is your essential guide
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The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequencesThe economic cost of a Taiwanese invasion
Could China take Taiwan and still lose? A conflict could put Beijing’s own trade, investment and access to technology at risk and send the disruption far…
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Who pays for Europe’s economic independence?
DW speaks to Valdis Dombrovskis, the EU commissioner for economy and productivity, at the Berlin Global Dialogue.
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Has Europe given up on free trade? | The Dip Podcast
For decades, Europe grew rich in a world built on open markets. Today, that world is disappearing.
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Who will the diesel crisis hit first?
For decades, crude oil has been the world's most closely watched commodity. But in today's fragmented global economy, the real bottleneck may be diesel.
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
How the China-US AI arms race is escalating
China's AI ambitions are no longer just about catching up to Silicon Valley. From chips and data centers to energy, talent and global markets, Beijing is…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Why the global economy depends on Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline was meant to keep oil moving when the Strait of Hormuz became dangerous. Experts Kate Dourian and Andrew Leber explain the…
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Could the oil shock become a global debt shock?
Governments promise tax cuts, investment and economic growth. But the investors financing those promises can force leaders to change course, abandon policies…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Can India become an economic superpower?
India wants greater strategic autonomy, but its dependence on Chinese imports, weak job creation and an IT sector exposed to AI raise doubts about whether…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Is American Big Tech becoming too powerful for Europe to compete?
American technology firms are increasingly dominating the world's digital economy. This leaves Europe worrying about its public and private sphere dependence…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
The countries fighting back against Trump's tariff tirade
Donald Trump is using tariffs to test the reach of American economic power across the Americas. Canada’s deep integration with the US makes resistance costly…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Could German carmakers soon abandon Europe?
German carmakers built their success in Europe and found a growth engine in China. But that model is breaking apart.
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Why is Europe still dependent on the US for defense?
EU countries are expected to spend €454 billion on defense this year. But how dependent is the EU still on the US?
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Can the West Compete with China's Industrial Machine?
For years, Western policymakers warned about a new "China Shock" as Chinese exports flooded global markets. Now Beijing is pushing back with a new message…
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Europe's Economy: Recovery at Last or Just a Temporary Rebound? | The Dip Podcast
New Data suggests that the eurozone could be returning to growth. A remarkable set of data, but there are many boobytraps for Europe ahead – one of the biggest…
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Can Europe build its own Pix?
Brazil's Pix transformed the country's payments system in just five years, becoming the most widely used way to transfer money. It's fast, cheap and has become…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Has Europe regulated itself to death?
Daniel speaks with former EU trade commissioner Cecilia Malmström and competition economist Cristina Caffarra about whether Europe’s rulebook is protecting…
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How VW's crisis could reshape the global car industry
Volkswagen’s reported plans for deeper job cuts and possible German plant closures have turned into a warning sign for the wider car industry. The company is…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Russia’s oil empire under pressure: Can Putin still afford the Ukraine war? | The Dip Podcast
Russia is one of the world's largest oil producers, so why are fuel prices inside Russia soaring to record highs? As Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian…
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Software: The global race Europe cannot afford to lose
Europe's traditional big industries are struggling. Software and AI don't suffer from tariffs or logistical shocks. So could Europe put its economic hopes in…
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Who’s really benefiting from the Iran-US ‘deal’
The dust is settling after a new US-Iran deal, but one question still matters: is this economic crisis over? Oil prices have decreased on the news that a…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
The EU’s $2 Trillion Taiwan Problem
A conflict over Taiwan wouldn’t just be a regional crisis, it could wipe $2 trillion off Europe’s economy in a single year. That’s worse than the financial…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Business as usual: The German-Russia tie that won't die
Could German companies return to Russia? We speak with Andreas Jahn (German Association for SMEs) and Russia expert John Lough about collapsing trade, rising…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
How Ukraine built its drone mega-industry from scratch
Ukraine is scaling drone warfare at an unprecedented pace, using low cost systems to strike far beyond the frontlines and shift the fight from manpower to…
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Could Chinese tech shut Europe down?
Could Chinese-made tech threaten Europe’s power grids, cars and homes? The Dip unpacks hardware backdoors, solar inverters, robot vacuums and the fight for…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Why German companies are pivoting to defense
Germany now already has more production capacity for conventional ammunition than the United States. Will this help the sector, which has been struggling for…
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Is the data wrong? Why we could already be in a global recession
The numbers say we're not yet in recession but the data could be hiding a nasty reality. On this episode of The Dip, we’re looking at the risks to Europe with…
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Can Europe finally ditch US Tech?
Technology has become a geopolitical battleground, and France’s decision to move millions of government computers off Microsoft Windows highlights Europe’s…
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The 'polycrisis' the world is ignoring and what financial leaders are bracing for in the middle of an oil-crisis
A tangle of economic shocks, supply‑chain fractures and energy disruptions are now feeding into each other. In this episode of The Dip, we break down what this…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
The business case for space and why small modular reactors could change everything about nuclear energy
Around the world, governments and businesses are spending billions on space travel. Critics call this investment simply vanity projects. But, our guest says…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Why China is winning the Iran war, plus the impact of the conflict on the cost of housing
Oil prices are surging as President Trump threatens to invade a key Iranian oil export hub. But China may be better prepared than anyone expected and could…
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How conflict is driving food prices, plus Iran's war economy explained
The Iran war is driving up oil, fertilizer, and food costs, with ripple effects from the Strait of Hormuz to farms, supermarkets and Iran's own economy.
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How AI entered the War Room, with ex-OpenAI board member, Helen Toner. Plus: Europe's next energy crisis
When AI helps shape deadly outcomes, who is responsible? And: Is Europe ready for its next energy price shock?
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Oil prices whiplash as US-Iran war sparks historic reserve release
Oil markets are whiplashing as conflict spreads across in the Persian Gulf, turning crude into the world’s most powerful geopolitical pressure point. Prices…
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Iran war sends shock waves through global economy & Hollywood turns to the gaming industry for new IP
US strikes in Iran trigger a shock: Prices jump. Markets panic. The epicenter is in the Gulf region — but this wave won't stop at the shoreline.
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How economic warfare is changing the world
Economic warfare is reshaping trade and tech. In this episode, Edward Fishman, author of Chokepoints, explains the dollar’s power, Trump’s tariff setback…
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India's plan to take the lead on AI, and Germany's defense ramp up
India’s AI Impact Summit ends with $210B in data-center pledges but experts warn automation could hit India’s IT jobs. Meanwhile, Germany explores a European…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Crypto Gambling or Forecasting Tool? The Polymarket Debate
Polymarket is growing fast, allowing people to bet on politics and global trends. Supporters call it a tool for understanding public sentiment, while critics…
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Why the West can't quit China
Can the West break free from China's grip on critical minerals and space tech? A reality check on America's new alliance and Europe's struggle to catch up in…
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How the US is beating China in the AI race — at least, for now
AI investment in the United States is nearly quadruple what China saw in the same decade. But what will the next decade hold? Meanwhile gold prices are…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Will Trump's Greenland obsession result in a tariff meltdown?
US President Trump arrived in Davos with apparently one thing on his mind: Greenland. He said it's vital for US and international security, and was apparently…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Can the Fed stay independent under Trump? US military action upends oil markets
The US Department of Justice is investigating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns on building renovations. At least, that's the…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Nvidia & Mercedes link up in AI car tech, plus the struggle to innovate in healthcare
CES 2026 makes it official: cars are becoming software. Plus whether innovation can make US healthcare better.
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Does Taylor Swift prove that women have to act like men to succeed in business?
Taylor Swift is one of music’s current icons. Her albums and merch fly off the shelves, her songs top streaming charts and tours can even bolster national…
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How wealth inequality is spiraling in America
Something strange is happening in the US. While high interest rates are helping the richest people grow the value of their assets, an uptick in debt costs or…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
America's biggest shift in federal drug policy in 50 years
Trump moves cannabis to Schedule III as a New York social equity founder and a drug policy expert speak to DW about who really benefits from America’s new…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Q&A: Hollywood wars and US’s oil sanctions on Venezuela
It’s our weekly Q&A segment, where we answer your questions about the biggest financial stories.
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Is Trump starting a new oil war in Venezuela?
The US has been ramping up economic pressure on Venezuela for years. But since the second inauguration of President Trump, the pressure is bordering more and…
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Q&A: Skincare for kids & holiday shopping embraces AI
It’s our weekly Q&A episode where we take your burning questions and put them to the experts who can give you the best answers. We explore how kids are getting…
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America's $1tn shopping binge and beauty brands chasing kids
US shoppers are splurging their way through a trillion dollar holiday season while beauty brands chase kids with skincare products.
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Q&A: Rising US healthcare costs, and the ethics of gene editing
This week we look at why politicians in the US can’t seem to tackle spiraling healthcare costs – even when it hurts their own voters. Then we turn to the…
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Why US health bills are set to go even higher, plus the startups offering designer babies
Americans pay far more for health care than Europeans, facing huge surgery bills and rising premiums as Obamacare subsidies near expiration and Trump and…
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Q&A: Syria's bounceback and China's rare earths revenge
China rare earths, Syria’s unelected leader and the true cost of green energy collide in a fast-paced listener mailbag, as experts unpack trade wars, tense…
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Why America's green energy retreat could hand China an edge
President Trump’s rollback of green subsidies could be causing the US to fall behind China in competitiveness, plus how much faith Syrians can place in their…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Q&A: Is Tesla overvalued?
Does Tesla's valuation justify Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package? We put your questions to our panel of economic experts!
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Elon’s trillion dollar ideas, Chinese EVs leaving the US in the dust
The dust is settling on the trillion dollar pay package being offered to Elon Musk if he can lead Tesla to meet some incredibly ambitious targets in the near…
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Q&A: Who's ditching the dollar, and the real reason food is so expensive
We take a look at the real season everyday items like food are getting so expensive, which countries are looking beyond the dollar and why, and even dip into…
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Currencies threatening dollar dominance, the Mamdani economic experiment
Threats of "de-dollarization" have bubbled up for years. But how realistic is this concern? Then we turn our attention to NYC where a new mayor-elect wants to…
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Q&A: How the US is attracting EU businesses despite rising costs
The Dip’s Daniel Winter takes on your questions in this Q&A episode. From whether we can expect food prices to ever decrease (and if so, which ones) to how EU…
The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequencesUS-China trade deal, soaring food prices
China analyst Clifford Coonan talks about the recent deal between the US and China and how much of it is diplomacy vs real economic change. Then retail guru…
- The Dip Podcast. Money, power & consequences
Throwing out climate goals for AI, how to boost Europe's struggling startups | The Dip Podcast
Hosts Steven Beardsley and Kassandra Sundt dig into listener questions about the global money landscape, from the rise of AI and the energy demands driving it…