Rephonic
Artwork for DebtTalks

DebtTalks

Sciences Po
Sovereign Debt
IMF
Debt Restructuring
Argentina
Financial Crisis
Zambia
Hedge Funds
China
Paris Club
Debt Crisis Of the 1980s
Public Debt Transparency
Retail Investors
Elliott Associates
Harvard Kennedy School
International Monetary Fund
Sustainable Development Goals
World Bank
OECD
Italian Banks
Euro Area

How do countries incur in debt? And why does debt become unsustainable? How debt crises are triggered, and how a small nation managed to bring the Euro area on the edge of collapse? I am Paola Subacchi (www.sciencespo.fr/psia/sovereign-debt/the-team/), and this is DebtTalks, the podcast of Sciences Po Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance. With my guests I’ll be discussing the economics and ... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes19Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NewsBusiness News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for DebtTalks

Latest Episodes

How can countries in critical debt positions secure the financing they need to invest in critical infrastructure? And when should they rely on grants instead of loans – even at concessional rates? In this episode Paola Subacchi hosts Pablo Saavedra f... more

In this episode, Paola sits down with Nicole Kearse to explore the intricacies of debt management. Drawing on Nicole’s extensive experience at the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), they discuss debt sustainability, capacity building, and the str... more

In this episode, reflecting on the past five years – marked by crises that have left many countries struggling to manage their debt – Paola Subacchi and Ceyla Pazarbasioglu discuss multilateral policy initiatives such as the Debt Service Suspension ... more

In this episode Paola Subacchi and Thomas Melonio examine the future of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the likelihood of achieving them by 2030. They discuss how to navigate trade-offs and shape a realistic transition path – one that ma... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

EconTalk
EconTalkRuss Roberts
The Economics Show
The Economics ShowFinancial Times
Behind the Money
Behind the MoneyFinancial Times
FT News Briefing
FT News BriefingFinancial Times
Odd Lots
Odd LotsBloomberg

Recent Guests

Nicole Kearse
Head of Sovereign Finance at the African Legal Support Facility
African Legal Support Facility
Episode: Debt Management in Practice
Ceyla Pazarbasioglu
Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department at the IMF
International Monetary Fund
Episode: Debt crises and multilateral solutions
Thomas Melonio
Chief Economist at Agence Francaise de Development (AFD)
AFD
Episode: Episode 16. Sustainable Development Goals: where do we go from here ?
Nicolas Picchiottino
Secretary General of International Development Finance Club
International Development Finance Club
Episode: Episode 14. Bridging development gaps: the role of public development banks ahead of the Seville Summit
Anna Gelpern
Scott Ginsburg Professor at Georgetown Law and Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics
Georgetown Law
Episode: Episode 12. Rating the future: debt, growth and Europe’s economic path
Thierry Watrin
Leader of the Sustainable Debt Coalition
UN initiative
Episode: Episode 10. Leveraging debt for a sustainable future
Isabelle Mateos y Lago
Chief economist at BNP Paribas with extensive experience in international economics and policy.
BNP Paribas
Episode: Episode 9. Debt, inflation and interest rates: a challenging balance
Josefin Meyer
Lead Researcher in the Research Group on Macroeconomics
DDW Berlin
Episode: Episode 6. Resilient sovereign bonds from Waterloo to our days
Jérôme Sgard
Professor of Political Economy at Sciences Po
Sciences Po
Episode: Episode 4. The first debt crisis since WW2, 1982-1989

Host

Paola Subacchi
Podcast host and expert in Sovereign Debt and Finance, engaging with diverse guests to discuss the complexities of debt management and economic policies.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Debt Management in Practice
Q: What would you pick as the most important lessons from the last sort of 15 years of borrowing and the last five years of that restructuring?
Kearse emphasizes the importance of knowing your creditors and having a clear, organized approach to borrowing and contracting.
Debt Management in Practice
Q: How does your work differentiate yourself from the work provided by other advisors?
Kearse states that their unique combination of being in-house legal counsel while providing expertise ensures that sovereigns receive tailored support based on their experience.
Debt Management in Practice
Q: Can you tell us exactly what your role as the head of sovereign finance at the African Legal Support Facility involves?
Nicole Kearse explains that they provide advisory services and capacity building to African governments, helping them manage debt from inception to restructuring.
Episode 10. Leveraging debt for a sustainable future
Q: Why is it challenging for developing countries to mobilize resources effectively?
Developing countries face challenges like high levels of informality in their economies, which hampers tax collection, and they need to find a suitable balance in their tax profile to ensure sustainable development.
Episode 10. Leveraging debt for a sustainable future
Q: Can you give us an example of how countries can leverage debt for sustainable development?
Countries can innovate by using tools like Sustainability Linked Bonds to access lower-cost financing aimed at environmental sustainability and to ensure that the debt incurred leads to long-term investments and resilience.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About DebtTalks

What is DebtTalks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast provides in-depth discussions concerning the complexities of sovereign debt, its implications on global economies, and the intricate relationship between economic policies and debt management. Topics often include sustainable development finance, the role of multilateral institutions, and historical and contemporary debt crises affecting various nations. Notable discussions explore the relationship between sovereign debt and international politics, emphasizing transparency and the consideration of external factors such as environmental challenges and international lending practices. Unique insights from experts in finance, economics, and legal perspectives are also highlighted, making it a rich resource for understanding the dyn... more

Where can I find podcast stats for DebtTalks?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for DebtTalks. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to DebtTalks and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does DebtTalks get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for DebtTalks, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for DebtTalks?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for DebtTalks, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does DebtTalks have?

To see how many followers or subscribers DebtTalks has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to DebtTalks?

These podcasts share a similar audience with DebtTalks:

1. EconTalk
2. The Economics Show
3. Behind the Money
4. FT News Briefing
5. Odd Lots

How many episodes of DebtTalks are there?

DebtTalks launched a year ago and published 19 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact DebtTalks?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for DebtTalks?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for DebtTalks from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for DebtTalks?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of DebtTalks. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on DebtTalks?

Recent guests on DebtTalks include:

1. Nicole Kearse
2. Ceyla Pazarbasioglu
3. Thomas Melonio
4. Nicolas Picchiottino
5. Anna Gelpern
6. Thierry Watrin
7. Isabelle Mateos y Lago
8. Josefin Meyer

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days