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Geopolitical Economy Report

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

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

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It has become so widely accepted that the US lost the war with Iran that now even American neoconservative hawks admit it. Ben Norton explains why major neocons like Robert Kagan and Bill Kristol have turned against the war. They lament that Iran's v... more

Donald Trump said his visit to China was a success, but he failed to pressure Beijing to make any significant concessions. Ben Norton fact-checks the claims of the White House, showing how Washington's trade war backfired, hard, on the US economy. VI... more

Donald Trump took a trip to China to meet President Xi Jinping. He was joined by the CEOs of a dozen top US corporations, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Tim Cook of Apple, Larry Fink of BlackRock, and Stephen Schwarzman of ... more

Donald Trump claims Iran has been "militarily defeated", but many reports have come out showing this to be a lie. Tehran destroyed the majority of US military bases in West Asia (aka the Middle East), and Iran still maintains most of its missile capa... more

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Renowned Chinese scholar and professor at Fudan University.
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Longtime scholar of Russia and the Ukraine conflict
Episode: Can Donald Trump really end the Ukraine war?
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Anatol Lieven
Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
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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
Robert Hockett
Edward Cornell Professor at Cornell University and expert in financial law.
Cornell University
Episode: CBDCs vs Wall Street?

Host

Ben Norton
Host and Editor-in-Chief of Geopolitical Economy Report; primary host providing geopolitical and economic analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Excellent news coverage!

    A review claims they’re “keeping it real” by making false claims about China. They think they’re “keeping it real” by repeating western propaganda in the vein of inherently chauvinistic (not to mention sinophobic) misinformation. This doesn’t make one more informative or balanced but merely a tool of imperialism too cowardly to make the leap towards anti-imperialism. These western radlibs will forever be useful idiots and should be overlooked. Look to people like Ben who aren’t afraid to tell th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Red Red Revolution
    United States3 months ago
  • Crystal clear audio, accurate reporting, sharp and incisive analysis from a real journalist, free from imperialist propaganda

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    4 months ago
  • When I want serious, essay-style geopolitical and economic analysis, I go to Ben Norton. Consistently excellent work. His YouTube channel is worth your time.

    Audible
    5
    J
    United States4 months ago
  • Waaay biased

    This guy hate the states Lolol

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jo Puff
    Canada5 months ago

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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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What is Geopolitical Economy Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, often polemical take on global politics and economics, with a strong focus on U.S. and Western policy, China, sanctions, and regional power dynamics. Episodes typically critique Western imperialism, advocate for multipolarity and sovereignty, and emphasize the economic underpinnings of international conflict. Listeners can expect data-driven analysis, extensive sourcing, and provocative stances that challenge mainstream narratives, making it a good fit for audiences seeking alternative viewpoints on geopolitics and global markets. A notable strength is the sustained, research-forward approach and willingness to critique both Western and other power blocs; a potential drawback is perceived bias by some listeners who disagree with... more

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