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From rising prices at the checkout to shifting power in the world’s biggest boardrooms, we connect the dots between headlines and the hidden dynamics driving them. With expert voices and sharp reporting, hosts Daniel Winter and Kassandra Sundt break down the business stories that matter, why they matter, and how they affect you. Whether it’s the latest twists in global trade, the future of work, o... more

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Volkswagen’s reported plans for deeper job cuts and possible German plant closures have turned into a warning sign for the wider car industry. The company is being hit by weaker demand, high costs, US tariffs and tougher competition from Chinese elec... more

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Russia is one of the world's largest oil producers, so why are fuel prices inside Russia soaring to record highs? As Ukrainian drone strikes target Russian refineries and energy infrastructure, cracks are appearing.

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Europe's traditional big industries are struggling. Software and AI don't suffer from tariffs or logistical shocks. So could Europe put its economic hopes in software?

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The dust is settling after a new US-Iran deal, but one question still matters: is this economic crisis over? Oil prices have decreased on the news that a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the two countries, but that MOU is still lacking detai... more

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Recent Guests

Manuel Fermier
Professor and consultant who helps German companies bridge the gap to Asia
Episode: How VW's crisis could reshape the global car industry
Yanis Klug
One of Europe's leading researchers analyzing Russia's economy, sanctions, and finances
European research community (Russia economy and sanctions)
Episode: Russia’s oil empire under pressure: Can Putin still afford the Ukraine war? | The Dip Podcast
Sergey Aleksishenko
Former Russian Finance Ministry official and former Central Bank employee
Former Russian government and financial institutions
Episode: Russia’s oil empire under pressure: Can Putin still afford the Ukraine war? | The Dip Podcast
Thomas Sauer-Essig
Executive board member, SAP
SAP
Episode: Software: The global race Europe cannot afford to lose | The Dip Podcast
David Vech
Oil expert and insider on the US-Iran deal process
Episode: Who’s really benefiting from the Iran-US ‘deal’
Richard Neffue
Member of the US team that negotiated the Obama-era Iran deal
Episode: Who’s really benefiting from the Iran-US ‘deal’
Simona Grano
Head of research for China and Taiwan relations at the University of Zurich, advisor to the Swiss government
University of Zurich / Swiss government advisor
Episode: The EU’s $2 Trillion Taiwan Problem
Andrew Fang
Colleague from Taipei, European-focused trade and economic analyst
Episode: The EU’s $2 Trillion Taiwan Problem
Beatrix Keim
From the Center for Automotive Research (CAR)
CAR (Center for Automotive Research)
Episode: The EU’s $2 Trillion Taiwan Problem

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Daniel Winter
Host who drives conversations and provides analysis; frequently associated with The Dip and DW.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Well done

    Cheers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joyost
    United States3 months ago
  • informative

    informative economics podcast from the European perspective

    Apple Podcasts
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    av284726
    Canada3 months ago

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Insightful cross-continental analysis that makes global complexity actionable for business decisions.
Balanced coverage across energy, technology, and macroeconomics; occasionally optimistic but often cautious about policy outcomes.
Guests bring high-level expertise and practical takeaways for policy and market risk.

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#40
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#119
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#142
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#170
Ukraine/Business
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#189
India/Business

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Russia’s oil empire under pressure: Can Putin still afford the Ukraine war? | The Dip Podcast
Q: Okay. How long can Russia keep going like this?
The guests suggest the economy can endure for years, but at the cost of rising prices, growing deficits, and potential political strain as the population bears the burden of funding the war through taxes and debt.
Russia’s oil empire under pressure: Can Putin still afford the Ukraine war? | The Dip Podcast
Q: Break this down. Why is this so important?
The gasoline shortage is a direct reflection of war-related damage to fuel infrastructure, government price regulation, and a skewed distribution system that harms ordinary Russians, underscoring how the war's costs spill into daily life and political legitimacy.
Software: The global race Europe cannot afford to lose | The Dip Podcast
Q: How can SAP influence Europe's AI future without becoming a gatekeeper for technology?
SAP positions itself as an enabler of AI in the enterprise, focusing on sovereign, secure, and interoperable AI solutions rather than building a single dominant model, while encouraging broader European tech leadership.
Software: The global race Europe cannot afford to lose | The Dip Podcast
Q: What are the main barriers Europe faces in catching up with the US in AI and software investment?
Key barriers include relatively fewer European AI startups, limited venture funding compared to the US, and dependency risks on external AI providers, which raises urgency for Europe to foster homegrown capabilities and investment.
Software: The global race Europe cannot afford to lose | The Dip Podcast
Q: Should Europe stop trying to defend old models and bet bigger on software and AI?
The guest argues that Europe must pivot toward software and AI to remain globally competitive, while acknowledging the challenges of funding, talent, and building a domestic AI ecosystem that can stand up to Silicon Valley‑scale players.

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A analytically minded business-focused show that explains how macro trends, geopolitics, and technology shape markets and everyday costs. Across episodes, conversations orbit energy shocks, inflation, global trade, defense industrial shifts in Europe, digital sovereignty, AI governance, and the economics of space, nuclear energy, and prediction markets. Guests range from economists and policy experts to industry leaders, offering cross-continental perspectives and practical implications for business strategy, policy, and investment. Notably, the program often ties high-level dynamics to tangible outcomes like manufacturing transitions, housing affordability, energy pricing, and corporate competitiveness, while maintaining a clear emphasis o... more

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2. Yanis Klug
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