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How do critical international developments shape economic and financial markets worldwide? Each week, The Spillover examines the ripple effects of global events across policy, geopolitics, economics, finance, and technology. This podcast helps you better understand what’s happening, and why it matters to businesses, global markets, and the world.

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In this episode, The Spillover’s Sebastian Mallaby is hosted by Dan Kurtz-Phelan, editor of Foreign Affairs, to discuss the “AI trilemma”—the challenge U.S. policymakers face in encouraging enough innovation to stay ahead of China while addressing pu... more

Rebecca Patterson and Sebastian Mallaby are joined by Rahm Emanuel, who served as President Bill Clinton’s political strategist, President Barack Obama’s first White House chief of staff, and President Joe Biden’s U.S. ambassador to Japan. The trio d... more

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On this episode of The Spillover, Rebecca Patterson and Sebastian Mallaby, joined by CFR expert Jonathan Hillman, examine the U.S. government's rapidly growing portfolio of equity stakes in private companies, including a potential stake in OpenAI.

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Cohosts Rebecca Patterson and Sebastian Mallaby stage a friendly debate over two so-called dollar alternatives—gold and bitcoin—weighing whether either has truly earned its reputation as a store of value. Patterson defends gold’s centuries of institu... more

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Recent Guests

Rahm Emanuel
Former White House Chief of Staff, Ambassador of Japan, Mayor of Chicago
Former U.S. government official
Episode: Rahm Emanuel Talks Israel, Midterm Elections, and the Democratic Party
John Hillman
Senior Fellow at CFR, tracks government interventions in private equity
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Washington Considers a Stake in OpenAI + Altman’s Gambit + America, Inc.
Martin Wolf
Chief economics commentator, Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Two Brits Unpack America’s 250th Birthday + The Cultural Civil War
Roger Ferguson
Former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair
Episode: What Will the Fed Become Under Chair Kevin Warsh? + Greenspan's Legacy
Ajay Banga
President of the World Bank
World Bank
Episode: "A Job Beats a Handout" + Why the World Bank Is Betting Everything on Employment
Gina Raimondo
Distinguished fellow at CFR and former US Secretary of Commerce
CFR, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Episode: "A Job Beats a Handout" + Why the World Bank Is Betting Everything on Employment
Brad Setser
CFR colleague and expert on imbalances
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: China’s $735B Trade Surplus + How Beijing Masks Its Holdings + The G7 Debates Global Imbalances
Will Marshall
Co-founder of Planet Labs, former NASA scientist
Planet Labs
Episode: Data Centers In Space? + Planet Labs CEO Talks ‘Large Earth Models’
Christy Goldsmith Romero
Former CFTC Commissioner; regulatory senior adviser with extensive experience across administrations
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Episode: Are Prediction Markets Forecasting Tools or Virtual Casinos?

Hosts

Sebastian Mallaby
Host with CFR affiliation; experienced financial commentator on international affairs
Rebecca Patterson
Co-host; experienced writer and CFR-affiliated policy expert

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Great content and very engaging format

    Excellent podcast. Highly engaging and informative. Just the right amount of substance; smart but not too wonky. Great chemistry between hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TBN4life
    United States4 months ago
  • A new fan!

    Brilliant and fresh take on what’s going on now in the global economy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justsomekid
    United States5 months ago
  • Fast Paced & Informative

    Enjoyed the episode on the Supreme Court ending the tariffs. The show flies by and you realize you learned a lot. The host was very likable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodsforPeoplePayingAttention
    United States5 months ago
  • A whirlwind discussion of the fragile four economies and worldwide implications …

    The goals of this podcast were met without exception and in an entertaining fashion. Looking forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Eddey
    United States5 months ago

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Washington Considers a Stake in OpenAI + Altman’s Gambit + America, Inc.
Q: What are the risks of market distortion and conflicts of interest when the government takes stakes in private companies?
Risks include mispricing of risk, favoritism, and potential misuse of government influence to benefit friends or family; the discussion emphasizes oversight, clear legal frameworks, and potentially a centralized, insulated entity to manage exits and governance.
Washington Considers a Stake in OpenAI + Altman’s Gambit + America, Inc.
Q: What is the rationale behind the OpenAI 5% stake proposal and how might it compare to Intel's government stake?
The OpenAI proposal is framed as aligning the government with a key AI player to secure strategic advantages and potential contracts, while Intel's stake was positioned as a national security and supply chain hedge—yet both raise questions about returns, exits, and taxpayer value.
What Will the Fed Become Under Chair Kevin Warsh? + Greenspan's Legacy
Q: What stands out most about Greenspan's legacy and his influence on Fed policy?
Ferguson emphasizes Greenspan's deep economic grasp, his ability to navigate crises, and the lasting impact of FedSpeak and communication practices that together shaped how markets interpreted policy, even when not all decisions were perfectly predictable.
Japan Rearms + Guns vs. Butter + Global Defense Spending Boom
Q: How significant is the financing of defense increases, and what role does borrowing play?
The IMF estimates that about two-thirds of increased defense spending is financed through borrowing, which tends to push up deficits, debt, and inflation, influencing central banks and interest rates.
Japan Rearms + Guns vs. Butter + Global Defense Spending Boom
Q: Before drilling into Japan, what is the broader issue at stake with global remilitarization and defense spending?
The discussion frames rising defense budgets as linked to geopolitical tensions (Ukraine, Iran, China-Taiwan) and economic tradeoffs, including how governments finance these increases and how such spending feeds into inflation, debt, and policy choices.

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The show regularly explores how global events ripple through economies, markets, and technology, with a focus on policy, geopolitics, and macro dynamics. Episodes feature deep dives from CFR-affiliated researchers and seasoned financial thinkers, weaving together historical context, current crises, and forward-looking scenarios to explain how shifts in energy, trade, AI, and regulation impact business and markets. Notable strengths include high-level, evidence-based discussions, diverse guest perspectives on policy and technology, and a knack for turning complex global trends into practical takeaways for executives and investors.

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1. Rahm Emanuel
2. John Hillman
3. Martin Wolf
4. Roger Ferguson
5. Ajay Banga
6. Gina Raimondo
7. Brad Setser
8. Will Marshall

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