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The David McWilliams Podcast

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 ... Read more

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Why the British election is about so much more than who will be the next PM. It’s about the very fabric of British society - explained with FT chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley - one is the sharpest political minds covering the UK right now

Why the British election is about so much more than who will be the next PM. It’s about the very fabric of British society - explained with FT chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley - one is the sharpest political minds covering the UK right now

On Thursday the United Kingdom will vote once again - and its choice will have a drastic impact on the future of the cou... Read more

10 Dec 2019

38mins

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A hard look at the human impact of the housing crisis

A hard look at the human impact of the housing crisis

Rising housing costs are not new news - but all too often the human element of the problem is overlooked. Today we discu... Read more

19 Nov 2019

43mins

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Impeachment explained and the polarization of US politics with professor Bill Black

Impeachment explained and the polarization of US politics with professor Bill Black

This week in a break from tradition, John and David are joined from the States by Prof Bill Black, scourge of the white ... Read more

26 Nov 2019

46mins

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Exploring the ramifications of a united Ireland

Exploring the ramifications of a united Ireland

There's a wind of change in the air and its nationalism, you can feel it - it's in France, in the UK and even in Ireland... Read more

28 May 2019

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Brexit - are we there yet? Plus, how the map of the Mid East has been redrawn in the week - all brought to you from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

Brexit - are we there yet? Plus, how the map of the Mid East has been redrawn in the week - all brought to you from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

This weeks podcast brought to you from high up in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco aims to explain the latest Brexit Bolox... Read more

22 Oct 2019

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What does a post-meat world means for society and the economy?

What does a post-meat world means for society and the economy?

When Burger King goes veggie - you know something whopper is stirring. This week we take a look at the rapid shift in gl... Read more

5 Nov 2019

35mins

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Ireland, Brexit and the Great British Breakoff, from Britsplaing to Explaining and lots more in between!! Enjoy

Ireland, Brexit and the Great British Breakoff, from Britsplaing to Explaining and lots more in between!! Enjoy

As Brexit moves towards the endgame and the UK government’s new policy appears to centre on inflicting as much economic ... Read more

20 Aug 2019

36mins

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Shadow banks & Dublin's crane epidemic

Shadow banks & Dublin's crane epidemic

Is Dublin about to experience a commercial property crash? For some, the skyline with swarms of cranes signals prosperit... Read more

14 May 2019

30mins

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Are we heading towards a global economic slowdown?

Are we heading towards a global economic slowdown?

With the central bank cutting interest rates last week we thought it would be a good idea to analyze the current market ... Read more

13 Aug 2019

38mins

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US politics, the fed, AOC & quantitative easing

US politics, the fed, AOC & quantitative easing

It’s time to join the dots. We explore why the shift to the left from younger voters is simply a logical reaction to pol... Read more

21 May 2019

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Special episode: Welcome to the Third Decade of the 21st century

Special episode: Welcome to the Third Decade of the 21st century

This week we’re going to be taking a look at our 2019 episodes, trying to find out what you liked best and touch on what... Read more

31 Dec 2019

26mins

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The economics of love

The economics of love

Money, assets, yield and dividends - all table stakes of economics, but what if there was something underlying all these... Read more

24 Dec 2019

32mins

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Storm Shinner

Storm Shinner

Vladimir Lenin once said “there are decades when nothing happens and there are weeks when decades happen” - this was one... Read more

11 Feb 2020

44mins

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Why it’s time to move Dublin Port

Why it’s time to move Dublin Port

Dublin Port is 600 acres of prime residential land, beside the sea, close to all transport links and it should be develo... Read more

18 Jun 2019

26mins

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Brexit endgame: a plot summary

Brexit endgame: a plot summary

What have Coleen Rooney, Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar all got in common?  Tales from the Brexit end game, a bit of eco... Read more

15 Oct 2019

35mins

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The next phase of Brexit through its history, its psychology and its economics

The next phase of Brexit through its history, its psychology and its economics

Boris Johnson's rise to MP marks a new chapter for Brexit. As we enter this next phase, we tease out how we got here: Lo... Read more

23 Jul 2019

43mins

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Curious minds - Discussing Turkey and losing democracy with Ece Temelkuran

Curious minds - Discussing Turkey and losing democracy with Ece Temelkuran

For this month's curious minds episode we talk with Ece Temelkuran, one of Turkey’s best-known journalists and political... Read more

5 Sep 2019

27mins

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Boris Johnson is not a politician, he’s a gambler

Boris Johnson is not a politician, he’s a gambler

This week we analyse why Boris Johnson is not a politician, how different societies react to democratic struggles and wh... Read more

10 Sep 2019

39mins

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A guide to understanding Germany

A guide to understanding Germany

Why has Germany, the most important country in Europe, not had the political sway that matches its economic dominance an... Read more

25 Jun 2019

28mins

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Trade wars, amazon fires & the unexpected consequences of economics

Trade wars, amazon fires & the unexpected consequences of economics

Economic decisions impact many facets of our lives - often in unexpected ways. This week we connect the dots between see... Read more

27 Aug 2019

38mins

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