
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!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

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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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).
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!
I really enjoy the conversations with Rob. Thoughtful takes on some of the world’s events
Thank you
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
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Focusing on geopolitics, finance, and global markets, this podcast features in-depth conversations with experts and thought leaders. Topics range from U.S.-China relations, agricultural economics, to the influence of cryptocurrencies on global financial systems. Notably, it examines current events in a detailed manner, providing insights into not only the complications but also the implications of various geopolitical issues. This podcast takes a critical look at how these factors interact in the ever-evolving landscape of international politics and economics. Its format includes both interviews and global event roundups, appealing to listeners eager for comprehensive analyses and nuanced discussions.
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Recent guests on The Jacob Shapiro Podcast include:
1. Jodi Ray Bennett
2. Avi Swerdlow
3. Hamidreza Azizi
4. Daryl Ritcheson
5. Louis Gave
6. David Kohl
7. Andre Sizov
8. Mike Konczal
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