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Power and Consequences

Third Clumber Productions
Artificial Intelligence
United States
China
Immigration
Federal Reserve
Private Credit
Kevin Warsh
Tariffs
Eli Whitney
Henry Ford
Technology
Public Policy
Economics
MIT Sloan School Of Management
Private Equity
Industrial Policy
Iran Conflict
Oil Prices
Cuba
Vannevar Bush

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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Simon and Gary discuss the cyclic history of the U.S. federal debt, why the current debt situation is unique, and what can be done to lower the debt-to-GDP ratio.

For bonus thoughts on each episode, visit powerandconsequences.com, where you can sign... more

Simon and Gary unpack key decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent term, tackling the impacts of presidential supremacy, birthright citizenship, and tariffs, among other issues.

For bonus thoughts on each episode, visit powerandconsequenc... more

In the second episode of a two-part series, Simon and Gary discuss how the AI race is affecting countries that aren't currently investing in their own models, how those countries could still create a version of AI sovereignty for themselves, and what... more

In the first episode of a two-part series, Simon and Gary once again dive into AI, asking which country currently has the advantage in the sector. What factors go into determining who's ahead? How do the U.S. and China's AI strategies differ? And are... more

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Hosts

Simon Johnson
Host of the show; MIT Sloan School of Management; economist with MIT/Harvard background
Gary Gensler
Co-host; former SEC chair; regulatory expert with deep policy experience

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Crooked Gary

    Gary Gisler is a liar a fraud, he works for the bank not our best interest. He doesn’t support innovation. He protect the gatekeepers hey Gary, why don’t you want regular Americans to have yield on a stable coin? Why do you want banks to keep all the money when they give us 000 0.1% in interest you don’t want us to have 4% right explain that on your next podcast and explain why you were the crooked cop on the beat and explain how you talk to Sam free before FTX collapsed and never went to court... more

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    Dzy f
    United States4 months ago
  • 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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    @Rohwit
    United States4 months ago

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Positively notes nuanced, well-rounded policy discussions with practical takeaways.
Some listeners perceive strong, provocative critiques and call for accountability.
Overall, listeners see rigorous analysis and valuable governance insights, though opinions on specific stances vary.

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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?

A show where two renowned economists discuss timely policy topics through the lens of economics, technology, and governance. Across episodes, the conversations thread through industrial policy, AI governance, monetary policy, open markets, taxation, geopolitics, and the rule of law, with a clear emphasis on how incentives, institutions, and public policy shape outcomes. The hosts often contrast historical parallels with current challenges, offering nuanced takes on how innovation and national strategy intersect with regulation and democracy. A standout trait is the willingness to tackle controversial topics with rigorous, long-form discussion, often drawing on personal experience in government and finance to illuminate complex issues for a ... more

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