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Geopolitical Economy Report

Ben Norton
China
United States
Donald Trump
Iran
Israel
BRICS
Russia
Venezuela
US Dollar
Tariffs
Trump Administration
Gaza
Cuba
India
Global South
De-Dollarization
Pete Hegseth
United Nations
Oil
Gold

Geopolitical Economy Report is an independent news outlet that provides original journalism and analysis to understand the changing world.

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Gasoline prices are skyrocketing, breaking records, after the US war against Iran caused the biggest oil supply disruption in history. Ben Norton explains the geopolitical and economic reasons for the energy crisis, including the closure of the Strai... more

The USA uses the dollar as a weapon to control countries, by imposing sanctions; cutting governments, banks, and companies out of the US-dominated financial system; and taking over the oil revenue of nations like Iraq and Venezuela. Ben Norton explai... more

Trump's attacks on BRICS have backfired, forcing China, India, and Russia closer together. The Global South-led organization held a summit in New Delhi, where leaders discussed plans to challenge the US dollar system, by connecting new payment system... more

More and more US politicians are promoting crypto rug pull scams targeting their own supporters. Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, created a meme coin called the Laptop token, the price of which crashed by 99% an hour after launchi... more

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Recent Guests

Brad Parscale
Former campaign manager for Donald Trump 2020 campaign
Trump campaign/associated tech platforms
Episode: The most important political scandal you haven't heard of
MarĂ­a Corina Machado
Venezuelan political figure and coup leader
Episode: Trump-backed Venezuelan coup leader promises to give oil to US corporations
Zhang Weiwei
Renowned Chinese scholar and professor at Fudan University.
Fudan University
Episode: How does China's system really work? This famous Chinese professor explains
Michael Hudson
Economist and author
Episode: Trump's tariffs hurt the US much more than China - Economist Michael Hudson explains
Richard Sakwa
Longtime scholar of Russia and the Ukraine conflict
Episode: Can Donald Trump really end the Ukraine war?
Dimitri Lascaris
Journalist, lawyer, and politician
Reason2Resist
Episode: Canada's PM Trudeau: disaster in office, disaster on departure
Jyotishman Mudiar
Political economist and PhD candidate in economic history at the University of Chicago, expert on the history of Indian economic development
University of Chicago
Episode: Is India the world's next economic superpower?
Anatol Lieven
Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: What will Trump's return mean for Ukraine, Gaza, and the economy?
Glenn Diesen
Norwegian political scientist and author, critic of Europe's political choices in the Ukraine conflict
Episode: NATO is desperate on Russia, and delusional on China

Host

Ben Norton
Host and Editor-in-Chief of Geopolitical Economy Report

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Canada vs U.S.

    👍from Canada !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germa2
    Canadaa month ago
  • Facts!

    Ben’s attention to detail and speaking facts, put him leaps and bounds ahead of his peers!

    Highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jamie707070
    Canadaa month ago
  • Iran war

    Good show !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germa2
    Canada2 months ago
  • Crystal clear audio, accurate reporting, sharp and incisive analysis from a real journalist with all the receipts; episodes are nicely split into chapters in case you're only interested in certain topics; no imperialist propaganda found here

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    2 months ago
  • Favorite podcast

    Ben Norton does so much research, and the economics angle puts so much into perspective. Merry smart and excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    popdensity
    United States3 months ago

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A must-listen for those seeking alternative geopolitical econ viewpoints.
Prolific, provocative takes with strong research backing.
Thoughtful, well-sourced analysis with clear citations.
Smart, deep economics angle that reframes global events.
Consistently informative and challenging mainstream narratives.

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Why Trump can't end the war in Ukraine
Q: What do things look like to you from Washington?
Anatol states that Trump is keen on a peace settlement, but his administration is chaotic and lacks a professional negotiating team.
Trump orders CIA to attack Venezuela, as US military kills innocent people
Q: Does the CIA have authority to take out Maduro?
Trump did not answer directly but indicated that the situation in Venezuela is tense.
Trump orders CIA to attack Venezuela, as US military kills innocent people
Q: Why did you authorize the CIA to go into Venezuela?
President Trump gave two reasons: claiming that Venezuela has emptied their prisons into the US and that there are issues with drug trafficking.
Trump wages economic war on US allies, while BRICS builds alternative system
Q: So can you talk about why you wrote this article and how you see what's happening in the world?
Michael discusses the new international economic order forming amid ongoing US dominance and aggression, especially towards its allies.
Corporate landlords are taking over, making life unaffordable: Economist Michael Hudson explains why
Q: Can you explain why you felt it was important to write this article?
The article addresses the need for the global majority, particularly in the Global South, to confront the historical and ongoing challenges of financial colonialism and economic dependency.

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This program delivers long-form geopolitical and economic analysis, with a steady focus on global monetary shifts, U.S. foreign policy, and multipolar dynamics. Episodes frequently examine currency regimes, energy markets, and major conflicts, weaving in data, central-bank moves, and mainstream reporting to argue for multipolar change and de-dollarization. A notable strength is its rigorous sourcing and unapologetically critical perspective on Western policy, often pairing macro indicators with historical context to illuminate how economics shapes geopolitics. Listeners can expect clear, often provocative takes on why existing systems may be evolving and which regions or actors are poised to rise in influence.

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