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Your weekly fix of everything economics. Hosted by James Meadway.

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On this week's Macrodose, James Meadway looks at how nuclear power plants are being shut down because of a rapidly breeding organism invading its systems (0:33), and the striking rise in government borrowing costs right across the world (3:20).

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On this week's Macrodose, James Meadway looks at a bank that holds an unconventional asset that has come a cropper with rising temperatures (0:38), the growing commercial opportunity for new freight routes due to melting ice in the arctic (5:59), and... more

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On this week's Macrodose, James Meadway looks at how British supermarkets warn of the looming food crisis (0:34), how Japan could be the canary in the economic coalmine (7:24), and how extreme heat is making nuclear power unreliable (14:48).

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Recent Guests

Khadija Hiati
Cleaner turned leader, president of the Cleaners' Parliament (2011-2024)
Cleaners' Parliament (Netherlands)
Episode: From the Streets to the Corridors of Power
Herrie Hoogenboom
Veteran union organizer
Union organizer
Episode: From the Streets to the Corridors of Power
Valery Alzaga
Labor organizer and migrant rights activist
Justice for Janitors model advocate in Europe
Episode: From the Streets to the Corridors of Power
Kwasi Agyemang-Prempeh
Cleaner in London; union organizer
UNITE (UK)
Episode: Migration, Gender, and the Fight for Dignity
Zeynep Bicici
Union officer; president of UNI Europa Property Services
UNI Europa
Episode: Migration, Gender, and the Fight for Dignity
Ewa Edstrom
Union officer responsible for collective bargaining at Fastighets
Fastighets (Swedish union)
Episode: Migration, Gender, and the Fight for Dignity
Niina Autio
Cleaner from Finland with a decade of experience in public buildings
Independent cleaner, Finland
Episode: The Downward Spiral of Public Procurement
Natalia Higueras Lopez
Cleaner from Spain with extensive experience on outsourced public contracts
Independent cleaner, Spain
Episode: The Downward Spiral of Public Procurement
Dr. Karen Jaehrling
Labor researcher focusing on how public procurement shapes working conditions
University/Research (ProcureFair project participant)
Episode: The Downward Spiral of Public Procurement

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James Meadway
Host of Macrodose and central commentator on macroeconomics and policy.
Gail Rego
Host of episode features and interviewer/participant in European labor discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 544 ratings
  • Essential listening

    James Meadway offers sane, grounded , constructive insights into the state of current national and international economics, shifting the Overton window towards a future that could work.

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    EceniRising
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Essential

    sober diagnosis and prognosis on the relationships between economics and ecology

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fabulous content

    The number of half finished podcasts I have is huge. Mostly because I always listen whilst doing other things but also because I lose interest or the pod runs out of steam! I have the attention span of a goldfish but Macrodose seems to grab my interest and hold it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    martcol
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Clear and honest reporting in a f—ked up World

    Firstly, thank you.

    The weekly pod is direct, clear, to the point, relevant, and nicely short.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoreFeedback
    Germany2 years ago
  • My go to podcast!

    Great variety of contributors and content. But please cut down on the unnecessary intro music etc. Thanks for your hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unschoolingmama
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Consistently highlights labor and climate issues with data-driven context.
Insightful, accessible macro analysis with a clear focus on real-world impacts.
Engaging guests and topics, though some episodes can feel broad or lengthy.

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The Hidden Cost of Night Work and Split Shifts
Q: Why are clients and employers so against daytime cleaning and pushing for nighttime or split shifts?
They argue it disturbs operations, but the hosts and cleaners counter that daytime cleaning can be integrated with less disruption and more social contact, enhancing productivity and life quality.
A Day In The Life of Europe's Cleaners
Q: What is it like cleaning at the European Parliament?
Hayat describes it as an honorable but demanding role with high pressure and frequent checks, where daytime work improves work-life balance but workers face aggressive competition on contracts and limited recognition.
Data Centre Meltdowns
Q: Why does the UK government need to borrow or issue bonds if it can issue currency, and what are the long-term costs of such borrowing?
The host explains that while a currency-issuing government can create money, excessive issuance risks devaluation and higher import prices; borrowing helps attract lenders and manages currency value, with potential tools like capital controls or innovative funding (e.g., war bonds) to navigate financing without triggering inflation or currency collapse.
Food As A Site Of Struggle w/ Jonas Marvin (Norwich Transformed)
Q: What is driving the current volatility in food prices?
The discussion highlights climate-change-induced shocks, trade disruptions, and geopolitical tensions that affect supply chains, with price signals passing through to consumers while profits accumulate at intermediaries and dominant agribusinesses.
Domination Without Hegemony? w/ Juliano Fiori
Q: How does climate crisis affect political horizons and organizational strategy?
Climate disruption accelerates political change by affecting supply chains, governance, and the future imagination; it also creates a new shared condition that could either demobilize or mobilize collective action depending on how movements connect with state and non-state actors.

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

Macro-focused analyses that connect environmental disruption, energy systems, and macroeconomics with real-world policy and labor dynamics. Episodes frequently thread climate risks, public procurement, and global trade into discussions of debt, inflation, and governance, often featuring frontline workers, union organizers, and researchers who illuminate how policy shapes wages, hours, and conditions. A standout element is the blend of concise, data-informed briefings with deep dives into labor rights, procurement reform, and geopolitical risk, offering accessible entry points for listeners while still delivering rigorous, policy-relevant insights. The show's willingness to center workers and public-interest outcomes alongside traditional ma... more

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