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A podcast from the Rhodes Center for International Finance and Economics at the Watson Institute at Brown University. Hosted by political economist and director of the Rhodes Center, Mark Blyth.

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On this episode (recorded spring 2026), Mark Blyth talks with Aditi Sahasrabuddhe, an assistant professor of political science at Brown University, about her book, “Bankers’ Trust: How Social Relations Avert Global Financial Collapse.” They discuss h... more

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On this episode, Mark talks with Brendan Greeley, a journalist and former U.S. economics editor at the Financial Times, about his new book “The Almighty Dollar, 500 Years of the World's Most Powerful Money.” In it, Greeley makes the case that the Ame... more

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On this episode Mark Blyth talks with Cornelia Woll, a professor of international political economy at the Hertie School Berlin and author of the recent book “Corporate Crime and Punishment: The Politics of Negotiated Justice in Global Markets.” They... more

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On this episode, Mark Blyth talks with Erik Peinert, an assistant professor of political science at Boston University, about his new book “Monopoly Politics: Competition and Learning and the Evolution of Policy Regimes.” In the book, Erik draws exten... more

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Recent Guests

Aditi Sahasrabuddhe
Assistant professor of political science at Brown University; author of Bankers' Trust
Brown University
Episode: The ties that bind, and the ties that blind: Central bankers in moments of crisis
Brendan Greeley
Journalist and former US economics editor at the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Does the US really make the dollar? Has it ever?
DT Sahasrabudi
Participant in prior podcast on The Dollar
Episode: Does the US really make the dollar? Has it ever?
Jamie Martin
Historian from Harvard
Harvard University
Episode: Does the US really make the dollar? Has it ever?
Cornelia Woll
Professor of International Political Economy
Hertie School, Berlin
Episode: How come corporate justice means never having to admit you're guilty?
Erik Peinert
Assistant Professor of Political Science at Boston University, author of Monopoly Politics
Boston University
Episode: From competition to monopoly and back again: a political economist's tale
Eswar Prasad
Professor of Trade Policy and Economics at Cornell University, author of The Doom Loop
Cornell University
Episode: The ‘doom loop’ of global disorder
Alexander Cooley
Clear Toe Professor of Political Science at Barnard College
Barnard College
Episode: How authoritarianism went from defense to offense on the world stage
Alex Dukalskis
Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Episode: How authoritarianism went from defense to offense on the world stage

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Mark Blyth
Host of The Rhodes Center Podcast with Mark Blyth; Director of the Rhodes Center for International Finance and Economics at Brown University.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 177 ratings
  • Slop

    The Rhodes as in Cecil Rhodes. What else to expect but brainwashing.

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    none_of_ur...
    United States6 months ago
  • Does the USA exist in this universe?

    I believe people in China can discuss criticisms of their government. The USA ended RT. Ross Ashcroft had a show on there as did Chris Hedges. Try to write anything thing critical of the Zionists in the NYT. Very unbalanced.

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    krl1010
    United States8 months ago
  • Consistently interesting

    Some of the show is less accessible to folk who were not trained in economics but all of it is interesting.

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    5
    finitestatemachine
    United States10 months ago
  • Exceptional

    An incredible podcast that takes complex topics of economics and finance and presents them in a highly comprehensible and engaging way. My new favourite - can’t recommend highly enough!

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    Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush
    Australiaa year ago
  • Pulse Check on Society

    Mark Blyth always seems to have his finger on the pulse of society. This allows him to notice subtle changes which indicate deeper issues concerning the flows of capital. Serious discussions for people who are seriously interested in understanding the world.

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    InternationalPolJunkie
    United Statesa year ago

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The host has a strong sense of current economic realities and historical context.
Some episodes can be dense for non-economists, but the depth rewards focused listeners.
The host delivers serious, balanced discussions that are approachable for economics fans and newcomers alike.
Guests are well-curated and bring fresh perspectives on big ideas in global economics.
High-quality, insightful interviews with clear, accessible analysis.

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How come corporate justice means never having to admit you're guilty?
Q: How does foreign policy and extraterritorial prosecution influence the way corporate crime is handled globally?
Extraterritorial prosecution allows a powerful country to apply its laws to foreign companies with nexus to its market. This can be used strategically to influence behavior abroad and tie enforcement to sanctions or data access, creating a transnational legal environment where corporations must navigate multiple jurisdictions and align with varying expectations of justice.
How come corporate justice means never having to admit you're guilty?
Q: Why did prosecutors move toward settlements, and what are the risks or downsides of that approach?
Prosecutors faced incentives to avoid the collateral damage of aggressive investigations, especially given the potential economic impact on employment and market stability. Settlements can reduce immediate risk for powerful firms and avoid criminal labels, but they risk undermining the deterrent effect and may allow repeated offenses without consistent consequences.
How come corporate justice means never having to admit you're guilty?
Q: All right. So let's unpack that, because I want to know what changed.
The shift began after broader frustrations with prosecutors' ability to bring corporate criminality to account through traditional trials. There was a move toward settlements and out-of-court resolutions, using negotiated fines and other non-trial mechanisms, which changed both the frequency of convictions and the way responsibility is assigned within large organizations.
A global history of capitalism
Q: How do you think about capitalism not just from the lens of notable historical locations but from a broader global perspective?
Sven argues that understanding capitalism requires a global perspective, highlighting how merchant communities embody capitalist logic long before it became predominant in economic life.
A global history of capitalism
Q: Do you reach a tipping point where you can say there is capitalism in lots of places, but, ah, finally, we have capitalism as a global system?
Sven mentions that the tipping point relates to when capital is invested across various productive activities, beginning with agriculture and later in industrial production.

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[A rigorous economics and political economy show that brings historical context to contemporary financial issues. Episodes frequently dissect global money systems, central banking, antitrust, corporate accountability, and the politics of capitalism, often featuring deep historical and institutional perspectives from academics, journalists, and policy experts. Viewers can expect careful, data-driven discussion with a candid view of tradeoffs, power, and the politics shaping global finance and economic policy. A standout trait is the ability to connect arcane topics to current events, while maintaining accessibility for listeners with a strong interest in economics and public policy.]

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