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Geopolitical Economy Report

Ben Norton
China
United States
Donald Trump
Iran
Israel
Venezuela
BRICS
Russia
US Dollar
Tariffs
Trump Administration
Gaza
Cuba
Global South
India
Ukraine
U.S. Economy
Pete Hegseth
Ukraine War
Silicon Valley

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

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Donald Trump administration insiders have been widely accused of corruption, insider trading, and market manipulation related to the US war on Iran. Ben Norton analyzes the evidence, showing why this may explain Washington's contradictory policies an... more

The US government has no plan for the war that Donald Trump launched against Iran. The Pentagon is desperately asking analysts for ideas. Tehran won, but Washington refuses to admit it. Ben Norton explains what exactly is happening, and why the Unite... more

The US war on Iran keeps expanding into a regional conflict, as more countries get involved. Reports show that Donald Trump is getting desperate, and he is frantically seeking an off-ramp. Washington announced a "pause" to the fighting, but it lasted... more

Donald Trump has again paused the US war on Iran. Why? One, the Pentagon is running out of missile interceptors; two, the number of casualties among American troops is steadily increasing; and three, Yemen joined the conflict, attacking Saudi oil inf... more

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Recent Guests

Anatol Lieven
Visiting professor of war studies at King's College London and senior fellow for Eurasian studies at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Episode: Why Trump can't end the war in Ukraine
María 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
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?
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
Robert Hockett
Edward Cornell Professor at Cornell University and expert in financial law.
Cornell University
Episode: CBDCs vs Wall Street?
Michael Hudson
Economist and author with decades of experience in financial markets, co-host of Geopolitical Economy Hour.
Episode: As stock market crashes, is US facing new financial crisis? Economist Michael Hudson explains

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Ben Norton
Editor-in-Chief of Geopolitical Economy Report; host and interviewer with a focus on macroeconomics, geopolitics, and energy politics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Iran war

    Good show !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Germa2
    Canadaa month 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
    a month 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 Statesa month ago
  • One of the best and journalists on earth

    Ben’s reporting is top tier, always backed by citation. He’s a breath of fresh air in a world full of right wing pro capitalist media and he provides sources and down to earth journalism grounded in reality.

    The guests he has on, especially Michael Hudson, are very informative.

    Very grateful for his journalism and creating this news outlet.

    Thank you Ben!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Powderbones
    United States3 months ago
  • It only took 5 minutes.

    After listening to this podcast for 5 minutes it’s apparent that Ben is an anti-American hack. He should go live in one of the countries he holds in such high regard. Don’t waste your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bakin' Brownies
    United States5 months ago

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#243
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#249
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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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2. María Corina Machado
3. Zhang Weiwei
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7. Glenn Diesen
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