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The David McWilliams Podcast

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

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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China is winning, and Trump doesn't know it yet. As the two leaders sit down in Beijing today, we explain why the Chinese think America is an empire in decline, and why they might be right.

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What happens when a country produces more graduates than it has elite jobs to give them? According to Peter Turchin, the Russian-American thinker behind End Times, that's exactly the moment civilisations start to crack. This week, we get into his the... more

The UAE has just walked out of OPEC after nearly 60 years, and the timing is no accident. This week, we head to Abu Dhabi and Dubai to ask what's really going on. Why now? Why leave the cartel in the middle of a war? What does it mean for the price o... more

This week, Sinead O'Sullivan is back, and she's got an answer that official Ireland really doesn't want to hear. We dig into the "failure premium", the staggering cost of a state that knows how to hand out subsidies but has forgotten how to coordinat... more

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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 and writer featured on the show
Substack writer; Economist
Episode: The Failure Premium: Where is the Money Going?
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

Host

David McWilliams
Host and economist known for making economics accessible and relatable, with a knack for humor and engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 5.5k ratings
  • 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
    Australiaa month 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
    Irelanda month 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
    Ireland2 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
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Essential listening for everyone who's even vaguely interested in this war with Iran.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RichByName
    2 months ago

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The podcast is praised for making economics accessible and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the humorous and engaging approach to complex economic topics.
Some listeners express concern about perceived political biases in the commentary.
There are mixed opinions on the depth of analysis regarding current events and historical context.

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Apple Podcasts
#104
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Apple Podcasts
#154
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#12
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#16
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#9
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#4
Ireland/News

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Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference with Rutger Bregman
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.
Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference with Rutger Bregman
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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The podcast focuses on making economics accessible and engaging, discussing a broad range of topics affecting society both locally and globally. It addresses complex issues in a straightforward manner, linking economic concepts to everyday life and current events. Key subjects often include the dynamics of globalization, banking crises, the impact of political decisions on markets, and the evolving landscape of job markets influenced by technology. The hosts encourage critical thinking about economic policies while also injecting humor into discussions, which enhances the listener's experience and understanding of serious topics. This approach attracts audiences who may feel intimidated by conventional economic discourse but are eager to co... more

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