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The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

Jacob Shapiro
China
Iran
Russia
Middle East
United States
Geopolitical Theory
Democratic Republic Of Congo
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Inflation
Us-China Relations
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Climate Change
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Hosted by Jacob Shapiro, the Jacob Shapiro Podcast is long-form exploration of geopolitics, markets, crypto, agriculture, macro-finance, commodities, ForEx, and much much more! Tune in biweekly for interviews with experts across the globe, and weekly for roundups of global financial and geopolitical events!

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Latest Episodes

Solo analysis from Jacob! Some reflection on being wrong about the Third Gulf War. Jacob outlines why he thought the war wouldn't happen - interceptor shortages, domestic politics, inflation risk, and explains what's shaken his analytical framework: ... more

Jacob Shapiro sits down with journalist Jody Ray, who just returned from on-the-ground reporting in Ethiopia and Eritrea. This convo is a gateway into one of the most underreported conflicts brewing today - a potential war over Red Sea access with ec... more

Jacob sets down the grand strategy for a gripping personal story, catching up with his high school friend Avi Swerdlow, who landed in Israel the day before the new Gulf War erupted. Avi recounts waking to sirens, sheltering with his mother, and navig... more

Iran expert Hamidreza Azizi joins Jacob Shapiro to break down the issues posed by Iran's blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. Azizi explains Iran's phased strategy: take out US radar systems first, then threaten energy infrastructure. He also unpacks wh... more

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Recent Guests

Jodi Ray Bennett
Journalist on the ground in Ethiopia
Episode: An Imminent, Underreported War
Avi Swerdlow
Admiral Abner the Mouse Double Day Swerdlow, guest who was on the ground in Israel
National/Israeli context referenced
Episode: Escape from Tel Aviv
Hamidreza Azizi
Iran analyst and commentator
Episode: Who's Running Tehran?
Daryl Ritcheson
North Dakota State Climatologist
North Dakota State University
Episode: Healthy Climate Skepticism (?)
Louis Gave
Founding partner and chief executive officer at Gavekal Research
Gavekal Research
Episode: The Cold War That Wasn’t
David Kohl
Agricultural economist and expert on U.S. agricultural economy
Episode: Land, Debt, and Decline
Andre Sizov
CEO of Sovi Econ, an expert in Black Sea agricultural markets
Sovi Econ
Episode: The Black Sea Isn’t Quiet Anymore
Mike Konczal
Senior Director of Policy Research at the Economic Security Project
Economic Security Project
Episode: Fed Under Fire
Parag Khanna
Founder and CEO of AlphaGeo, expert on globalization and geopolitics.
AlphaGeo
Episode: Measuring Risk

Host

Jacob Shapiro
Host and editor, known for engaging discussions on geopolitics, economics, and finance, providing deep insights and bringing in engaging guest perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 528 ratings
  • Geopolitical lamentations

    Sometimes these guys lament the state of the world entirely too much.

    For a geopolitical podcast, there’s more lamenting than expected, and less analysis than desired (unless Rob is talking).

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Embrasurea
    Norway5 months ago
  • Wow!

    He just spoke at the National Agriculture Marketing Association Nexus event. He was so spot on! I am going to dig into all his podcast episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LSvec
    United States5 months ago
  • Enjoyed

    I really enjoy the conversations with Rob. Thoughtful takes on some of the world’s events

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agent0051
    United Statesa year ago
  • Emergency pod! Y’all rock👌

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    apeedy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great without the Wealth Management money grab

    Jacob is a really good podcast host; there aren’t many geopolitics podcasts and people are interested and he knows how to serve us all content we want. But the Perch Pod got weird when he started asking people to move their money to sketchy new financial advisories. Cognitive, Bespoke, etc. He never used to advertise on the pod. Now, this rebrands every 18 months, and every time it’s some version of “I’m now Partner, Head of Geopolitics at Fly-By-Night Investment Management. Also, here’s how you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MultipolarCurious
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the interesting and thoughtful analyses of global events and their implications.
General comments highlight its status as a key resource for those interested in the intersections of finance and geopolitics.
Feedback includes a blend of appreciation for in-depth discussions, with some criticism towards perceived biases in particular commentary.

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#203
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#219
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Apple Podcasts
#239
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Apple Podcasts
#56
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Apple Podcasts
#86
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Apple Podcasts
#87
India/News/Politics

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

An Imminent, Underreported War
Q: Why might war be considered inevitable or at least likely in the near term?
The guest cites a tense ground situation, ongoing mobilizations, a history of ethnic-federal tensions, drone strikes, media crackdowns, and external powers aligning with different sides as factors that could push the region toward broader conflict if mismanaged.
An Imminent, Underreported War
Q: What happened historically in Ethiopia that shaped its current political landscape?
A concise overview: Ethiopia's modern history includes a legacy of imperial rule under Haile Selassie, a Marxist Derg regime backed by the Soviet Union, and a post-Cold War period where the Tigray-dominated coalition held power until Abiy Ahmed's rise in 2018, which precipitated the current tensions and the Tigray War that began in 2020.
Who's Running Tehran?
Q: What do you think about how long this war could last and what that would mean for Iran over the next year?
The guest suggests a short active phase is possible, perhaps a couple of weeks to a month, but emphasizes that outcomes hinge on many variables like external pressure, Iranian resilience, and the trajectory of leadership decisions; long-term effects depend on whether the conflict ends with some form of surrender, appeasement, or a protracted standoff.
The Cold War That Wasn’t
Q: What are the implications for U.S. and Chinese assets if the rapprochement is successful or fails?
A successful rapprochement might lead to increased investment from Chinese companies in the U.S., while failure could see a deterioration in bilateral relations affecting markets.
The Cold War That Wasn’t
Q: How durable is this U.S.-China rapprochement?
The relationship is complex due to structural constraints, but there seems to be a push for improved relations despite internal U.S. resistance.

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7. Andre Sizov
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