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Power and Consequences

Third Clumber Productions
Immigration
Technology
Public Policy
Economics
MIT Sloan School Of Management
Federal Reserve
Iran Conflict
Oil Prices
United States
Prediction Markets
1924
Immigration and Naturalization Act Of 1965
Monetary Policy
Brent
Greenland
Jay Powell
Paul Volcker
Inflation
Kevin Warsh
Russia

Every day seems to bring unprecedented news in the political sphere. But what exactly is happening, what is most important, and what is likely to stick around or provoke backslash? Professors Gary Gensler (former SEC chair) and Simon Johnson (Nobel Prize-winning economist) tackle a single policy topic each week, explaining how the events of today will affect you tomorrow.

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Artificial intelligence may be the most talked-about issue of our times. Simon and Gary bring the policy dimension of this issue to life, discussing historical analogues, how responsible AI might be brought about, and whether the US or China will eme... more

Simon and Gary provide a primer on private credit, a topic that's been in the news lately as investors seek to withdraw their money. They discuss what private credit is, why it developed, and whether you should be worried about these recent withdrawa... more

Simon and Gary discuss prediction markets, where users can make bets on, well, just about anything. How do these markets work? Should they be regulated, and if so, under whose authority? What might happen if regulation is insufficient?

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Simon and Gary unpack an issue that may have fallen off the radar of many: Greenland. They discuss what factors are shaping the U.S.'s approach to Greenland, how actions related to Greenland could affect relationships between the U.S., Europe, and Ch... more

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Simon Johnson
Host of the podcast; economist; MIT Sloan connection; frequent regulatory/policy commentary.
Gary Gensler
Co-host; former chair of the U.S. SEC; active in regulatory and policy discussions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Thought leaders and great teachers on a Pod!

    With 4.5 million podcasts around, you will thank that you came through this. Nuanced, full of disclaimers (In case of Gary) and a great round up of things. Must listen!

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Nuanced, full of disclaimers (Gary) and a great round up of things.
Must listen!
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Episode 3: Economic Impacts of the Iran Conflict
Q: Two weeks into this intensified conflict, why are two economists focusing on Iran, a military operation, in a podcast?”
Our core value is to map how geopolitical events translate into economic and financial consequences, from energy prices to inflation to policy responses, and to translate that into what everyday people might experience.

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

Two prominent economists and policy experts explore timely policy topics weekly, translating complex dynamics in technology, finance, and geopolitics into practical implications for individuals and organizations. Recent episodes cluster around regulatory debates, global risk, monetary policy, immigration, and strategic competition, often anchored by deep historical context and real-world case studies. Notable strengths include rigorous analysis from MIT-affiliated scholars alongside practical policy insights, plus a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with accessible explanations. The format tends to feature sharp back-and-forth between the hosts, making high-level topics approachable for professionals across business, finance, and... more

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