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The David McWilliams Podcast

David McWilliams & John Davis
Ireland
United States
Donald Trump
China
European Union
Russia
Ukraine
Economics
Germany
Immigration
Tariffs
Israel
Middle East
Venezuela
Dublin
Federal Reserve
Housing Crisis
American Economy
Interest Rates
Housing Market

The aim of this weekly podcast is to make economics easy, uncomplicated and accessible. With the world at a political, technological and financial tipping point, economics has never been so important to all of us and yet, it’s made inaccessible and complicated by so many.

I’ve always thought what is complicated is rarely important and what is important is rarely complicated.

That will be our motto... more

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Latest Episodes

Monetary historian Brendan Greeley explains why the dollar's power has nothing to do with the Fed, why crypto is just a bank in disguise, and why politicising the dollar might be the fastest way to end its reign as the world's reserve currency.

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Birth rates are collapsing, not just in rich countries, but everywhere from Mexico to Tunisia. The FT's John Burn-Murdoch joins us to unpack the surprising culprit, why young people aren't just having fewer kids, they're not even coupling up, and wha... more

Britain is running out of money, in a currency it prints itself. We unpack the gilt market panic, Starmer's impossible bind, and why the UK is starting to look more like 1970s Italy than the country that invented modern finance.

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No policy. No plan. No housing. Sinead O'Sullivan is back to explain why Ireland took in more immigrants per head than any country in Europe, and why the middle class is about to feel what the working class has been shouting about for years.

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Recent Guests

Brendan Greeley
Guest, to discuss history of money
Episode: Why Your Barista Has a Master's Degree
Sinead O'Sullivan
Economist, engineer, and author featured in the episode
Independent economist and writer
Episode: The Premature State: Why Ireland Can’t Build Itself
Ronan Lyons
Professor, Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: The Brittle Housing Market: Why the System Is Worse Than You Think - Part 1
Cory Doctorow
Science fiction writer, internet philosopher, and digital rights advocate
Electronic Frontier Foundation (former European director)
Episode: Did Big Tech Ruin the Internet? with Cory Doctorow
Brendan Muxwivna
UCG historian, expert on Irish American history
University of Galway / UCG
Episode: St Patrick's Day Special: Who Exactly Are The Irish Americans?
Demis Hassabis
Chief Executive of DeepMind; Nobel Prize winner in chemistry (context described in conversation)
DeepMind
Episode: Can Democracy Survive an AI Economy?
Aideen McQueen
Comedian and host of the show 'Waiting for Texto'
Episode: Swipe Left on Society: Singledom, Sexless Men, and the New Politics of Loneliness with Aideen McQueen
Rutger Bregman
Dutch economist and author known for his investigations into human nature and societal issues.
Episode: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference with Rutger Bregman
Sony Kapoor
One of the finest minds in finance, economics, and strategy
Episode: The Great Global Rebalancing: How Trump's America is Losing its Grip on the World's Capital with Sony Kapoor

Hosts

David McWilliams
Host of The David McWilliams Podcast; central figure in economic commentary and analysis.
John
Co-host and regular on the show; contributes to framing discussions with historical and comparative context.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 5.5k ratings
  • Brilliant understanding of our Entrepreneur deterring society. The Chancer😉. Thanks for covering it so well, from one Entrepreneur to another🙏

    Podcast Addict
    5
    billodea
    25 days ago
  • Insightful

    The three part series on Dublin's brittle housing market was excellent and very listenable for a non-Irish non-economist. I'm subscribed.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tupppi
    Australia2 months ago
  • Dirty Money

    I loved this podcast until they started promoting betting firms that sponsor the podcast. Unsubscribed for now. Quite sure I’m not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Coeny1
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Overall, I love this podcasts. However, you guys are far too kind to the British and their sordid history on your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disgruntled 1990
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Very informative and to the point with David and John delivering in a down to earth comedic manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnny 1 man
    Ireland3 months ago

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Guests and banter are often highlighted as a strength; production quality is frequently noted as high.
Listeners praise accessible explanations of complex topics and strong historical context.

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#75
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Apple Podcasts
#170
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#13
Ireland/Top Podcasts
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#31
Ireland/Trending
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#9
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#2
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Q: Why do talented individuals end up in unfulfilling jobs?
It's about the culture of status and success that prioritizes money and job titles over meaningful contributions.
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Q: What is the central idea of your book?
The central idea is many talented people work in jobs that don't make the world better.
Can the New Fed Boss Shrink QE Without Crashing Everything?
Q: What does the central bank do?
Central banks control currency, but finance, which is a larger part of the economy, is more subject to the influence of commercial banks.
The Great Global Rebalancing: How Trump's America is Losing its Grip on the World's Capital with Sony Kapoor
Q: Explain that to me and explain what the implications are for finance, for resources and for the global economy.
So the rebalancing away from America was overdue; Trump's actions are accelerating this shift in capital allocation and investments as it reveals America's weaknesses.
What's Really Going on In Venezuela? Oil, Empire & the Next Proxy War
Q: What role does U.S. intervention play in the current Venezuelan crisis?
There are differing opinions in the U.S. administration regarding intervention; some see it as inevitable, while others prefer to avoid military involvement.

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Accessible, sharp-edged economics and public policy analysis delivered with wit and historical context. The show blends macroeconomics, housing policy, technology's impact, and geopolitics through energetic banter between two Irish hosts, often grounding global ideas in Ireland's policy debates. Noteworthy are its deep dives into housing affordability, institutional reform, and the political economy of subsidies, always backed by real-world anecdotes and guest expertise. The format tends to mix provocative theses with practical policy ideas, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want clear explanations of complex issues and how they affect everyday life and national trajectories.

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