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The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

Peter Zeihan
United States
Russia
Iran
Ukraine
China
Persian Gulf
Donald Trump
Strait Of Hormuz
Drones
Iran War
Japan
Venezuela
India
European Union
Canada
France
Artificial Intelligence
Geopolitics
Trump Administration
Ukraine War

Welcome to The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series! Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan is a global energy, demographic and security expert. If you want to stay informed on the realities of geography and populations, you've come to the right place. Zeihan's worldview offers insights into how global politics impact markets and economic trends, helping industry leaders navigate today’s complex mix of geopo... more

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Both Serbia and Brazil just had major elections, but neither is likely to change much. Unfortunately, these are two countries bound by their respective geographies, and it will require much more than an election to alter their trajectories.

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Oil prices are going crazy, and the current price of ~$102/barrel doesn't even account for all the additional costs incurred along the way.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Great podcast. Relatively unbiased. Thanks! And thanks for the recent episodes that have better sound quality and less breathing!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kate 1234
    2 months ago
  • Sound quality

    Dude has to fix the static problem. Otherwise, a great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Beldar88
    United States3 months ago
  • Perpetually broken podcasts

    Love Peter’s books and wish I could hear what he has to say, but dynamic ad insertion bugs make this podcast literally unlistenable. Sometimes the ads loop again and again over Peter talking, making it impossible to hear. Other times all we get is ads and no actual podcast content.

    Please Peter figure out the ad tech, switch your provider, or do something, anything! Your content is too good to be marred by the worst technical execution of any podcast I’ve ever listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DApple50000
    United States3 months ago
  • Please stop exercising while recording. I really love your podcast. But I'm considering unsubscribing because of all the panting and breathing. I get that you want to exercise, and I support that. But it's a 10-minute podcast, please take a break.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Kate 1234
    3 months ago
  • Out of shape

    Interesting content, but pretty distracting when all the sniffling and panting from the hiking is drowning out the narrative. Some of the episodes provide some though provoking perspectives but others I get nothing out of other than an out of sharp middle age guy ASMR experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bhnat
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners value the data-driven geopolitical insights and clear linkage to real‑world markets.
Many praise the show for actionable macro insights, though some feel the host's stance can be polarizing or opinionated.
Audio quality and pacing receive mixed feedback, with some finding breathing and delivery distracting.

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#249
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#216
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#146
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#169
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#222
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#227
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The End of Black Sea Shipping || Peter Zeihan
Q: Why am I turning over to fiction?
Zeihan says producer Joe Kosinski asked him to turn his nonfiction book into a movie, which led him to create a character and plot; he continued developing the idea into the novel Acceptable Range.
Does China Have a Succession Plan || Peter Zeihan
Q: At the recent summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping, Xi didn't look that good. How bad is he, and what's the succession plan in China?
Zeihan says Xi appeared unwell and had a limited schedule during the visit, but notes that information controls make his health difficult to judge. He argues that Xi has weakened potential successors and institutions, leaving China vulnerable to political breakdown, regional conflict and economic disruption if he dies.
Should the U.S. Military Invade Yemen? || Peter Zeihan
Q: Is the United States about to get sucked into a fresh war in the Middle East, in Yemen, and if so, is that something we want?
Zeihan argues that invading Yemen would require a costly occupation and still would not secure regional energy infrastructure from threats originating in Iraq or Iran. He recommends against that military approach and says the alternatives are a political deal with Iran or accepting less U.S. control over regional oil flows.
The Collapse of the World's Strategic Straits || Peter Zeihan
Q: What about replicating what has happened in the Strait of Malacca these last 30 years? Is that a model?
The short answer is no. The host explains that Hormuz is fundamentally different: it involves coercive leverage by a state with a capability to threaten, whereas Malacca relies on voluntary contributions that are negligible in scale, making it an ineffective model for Hormuz. The broader point is that relying on voluntary funding and soft governance cannot secure a vital, high-risk waterway against political coercion.
South Africa's Immigration Problem || Peter Zeihan
Q: What similarities and differences exist between South Africa's immigration situation and other countries' experiences with labor migration?
Zeihan explains that while there is a pull for unskilled labor and tensions around outsiders, the South African case is unique due to apartheid-era distortions, housing policies, and the centralized wealth structure, which create specific incentives and dynamics not easily comparable to other contexts.

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What is The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A geopolitical and energy-focused program that analyzes how demographics, energy markets, and security dynamics shape global markets and policy. Episodes routinely explore shale economics, European gas resilience, energy chokepoints, and strategic trade routes, often tying macro trends to industry implications for energy, manufacturing, and finance. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on structural constraints (infrastructure, chokepoints, and long-run demographic trends) and a forward-looking, risk-aware lens that helps executives and policymakers anticipate shifts in supply, demand, and geopolitics. The show tends to attract professionals seeking sharp, data-informed takes on how global trends could impact markets, risk, and strategy over... more

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