Cele mai bune Thoughts On Economy Society And Policy podcast-uri (2024)

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The house price boom is getting boomier. Is there still a cost of living crisis? 29:06

1d ago29:06

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Irish house prices are now well in excess of their pre-financial crisis peaks. Is the only thing that will get them down an old fashioned recession? More supply is certainly needed but it is far from clear that more houses equals lower prices - other things are not equal Why do we still bang on about a cost of living crisis when inflation has falle…

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Needed: a resilient domestic economy. Shocks are certain. Only question is when 38:48

6d ago38:48

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The arguments over the help needed for the domestic economy run and run Is Sinn Fein just a reunification party with a few half-hearted populist policies thrown in to get elected? Neither Chris nor Jim won the economics Nobel Prize. And much more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on A…

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Is the Irish economy under-heating? Inflation gets headlines, disinflation not so much. 34:12

9d ago34:12

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Is the Irish inflation rate too low? All economists bar one or two say that the economy is over-heating. Could the opposite be true? Latest data certainly hints in that direction. Inflation disappoints, ever so slightly, in the US, where interest rate expectations have shifted again. The European interest rate outlook hasn't shifted at all - rates …

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UK politics: dysfunction and chaos. Again already? 37:30

12d ago37:30

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Is Keir Starmer up to the task? The early evidence suggests not? Are bankers worth it? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The post-budget state of Irish politics: in conversation with leading Irish journalist Sarah Carey 41:13

16d ago41:13

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Has the coalition blown it? Or does the outpouring of budget criticism from official Ireland miss the point: it's what the people wanted? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Was the budget really 'morally bankrupt'? 'Partying like it's 2006'? 31:25

18d ago31:25

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Will the electorate be grateful for budget 2025? Where was the long-term strategy and/or vision? So little for Irish businesses, particularly indigenous SMEs Tax base narrowed again Infrastructure mentioned loads of times with few details, let alone plans Not nearly enough focus on return on invetsment Will it work? In political terms at least. Bec…

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Budget 2025 - the big questions: Democracy or totalitarianism? Which is better at building houses? 30:39

23d ago30:39

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As we approach Budget 2025, we reflect on the usual leaked measures and suggest we are just children looking for the keys to the sweet shop. And yet so many of us say we want more houses, better health and high-quality schools. And then we elect politicians with a mandate to do none of those things. Is democracy structurally incapable of delivering…

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A central banker urges government to spend. That's a sentence we never thought we would write 33:39

25d ago33:39

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A prominent ex central banker has suggested that Ireland should spend the money: it's time, he says, for 'Jam today'. That's our interpretation, at least, of his only slightly coded remarks. Trumponomics: it's time to take them seriously, if not literally. Another Chinese economic stimulus: bazooka or pea-shooter? Your weekly reminder about the glo…

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Europe's manufacturing slowdown threatens recession and promises lower interest rates 34:14

28d ago34:14

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There is a building slowdown in global manufacturing that is starting to look serious. This is a Chinese problem that is fast becoming a major issue for Germany. That's one explanation for the rise of the right in Germany. The new UK government is beginning to look like a bewildered bunch of not very good middle managers Become a member at https://…

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House prices go boom. So does the Federal Reserve - Trump will go nuts 29:56

1M ago29:56

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The US central bank goes large and delivers a big interest rate cut. Thereby admitting it should have cut sooner. The Irish property market moves into double figure price inflation. And mortgage rates are only going to fall further Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

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Apple tax hysteria - it's getting very silly. 38:38

1M ago38:38

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What is the right level of interest rates? While discussion of 'R-star' might seem esoteric, they do say one important thing: Euro interest rates are way too high. The Federal Reserve has achieved its price stability mandate and is now switching to focus on employment. Growth is now front and centre of all European economic policy debate. Even - es…

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Draghi to Brussels: do whatever it takes or the EU is toast. Irish inflation, American debt and the mystery of still too high Euro interest rates. 37:25

1M ago37:25

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Irish inflation this week confirmed that the economy is showing few, if any, obvious signs of overheating. Prices are still going. up but at their slowest pace in a long while. That said, prices are 20% higher than we saw pre-pandemic. Memo to economists: don't pretend you know what causes inflation. European interest rates are still too high. When…

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A podcast for petrol-heads. Life in the fast lane: the business of motor racing. And a young person's perspective on Ireland. 31:24

1M ago31:24

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In this podcast special Jim talks with Alex Denning, a 25 year old racing superstar. The business of modern racing is all about money, contacts and driving talent - in that order. Alex talks about doing exactly what his parents didn't want him to do. Making it with McLaren! But it costs anything between 5-15 million to break into Formula 1. Sometim…

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From the Reagan Revolution to the Trump Insurrection: The Role of the Religious Imaginary in American Politics 58:38

1M ago58:38

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How did Ronald Reagan’s vision of the American Dream lead to Donald Trump’s success? Looking back to 1983, Diane Winston, professor of journalism and communication at the University of Southern California, discusses how evangelical religion, the news media, and social turmoil culminated in MAGA’s Second Coming. Winston shows that many journalists u…

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From the Reagan Revolution to the Trump Insurrection: The Role of the Religious Imaginary in American Politics 58:38

1M ago58:38

58:38

How did Ronald Reagan’s vision of the American Dream lead to Donald Trump’s success? Looking back to 1983, Diane Winston, professor of journalism and communication at the University of Southern California, discusses how evangelical religion, the news media, and social turmoil culminated in MAGA’s Second Coming. Winston shows that many journalists u…

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Apple taxes. Windfall taxes. A podcast special 21:44

1M ago21:44

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To the surprise of many observers, Europe's top court has told Apple it must pay Ireland €13.1 billion in back taxes. In a case that dates back to 2016, it's partly a history lesson about dodgy practices - the double Irish and all that. Those days are long gone. But there is also an investment lesson here, one that is not just of historical interes…

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'Europe faces an existential crisis'. According to Mario Draghi, at least.....He's right. 28:48

1M ago28:48

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Latest jobs numbers from the US point to a weakening economy. Interest rate cuts are on the way. The only question is, 'how big?' European elites are warning that Europe could cease to exist in its current from unless radical remedial action is taken. Few politicians will lsiten. If they do, they won't act. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com…

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It keeps raining cash on the Finance Minister. A big budget is coming. 27:35

1M ago27:35

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Still drowning in cash, the new Finance Minister is warned by IFAC, yet again, not to spend it. Are the fiscal giveaways of past budgets really costing each household €1000 a year? Amidst all the cries of 'they are windfall taxes' it's forgotten that capital investment is - or should be - very different to current spending. We used to argue about b…

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It's raining: spend the rainy day fund now! Have Sinn Fein finally stumbled upon a good idea? 34:01

2M ago34:01

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Rather than put all the spare cash in a 'future proof' fund, should the Finance Minister simply recognise the future is here, right now? Deviance has been normalised. Bicycle sheds with golden roofs: a parable about quality versus quantity of government spending Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.joh…

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Who is J D Vance? A podcast special with Professor Shane O'Mara 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

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J D Vance has shot to prominence following his selection by Donald Trump to be, potentially, the next Vice President of the US. In this podcast special, we focus on Vance's 2016 best-selling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, to try and explain and understand the man who clearly wants, one day, to be the leader of the free world. We are joined by Professor S…

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Tax breaks on pensions: what are they for? Inheritance taxes: should they be 100% 35:49

2M ago35:49

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The upcoming budget is thought likely to include changes - increases - to tax breaks on pensions and a rise in inheritance tax thresholds. We both agree that helping millionaire pensioners with even more tax breaks is nuts. But we disagree sharply about the wisdom of inheritance taxes. These are incredibly emotive topics. As our discussion shows! T…

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The Value of Public Service 42:25

2M ago42:25

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This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ political career and the ongoing value of public service. The panel discussion features four people who have all worked as public servants: former U.S. Senator and Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey; Lois Capps, former Congresswoman who served as a U.S. Representative from 1998-2017 representing S…

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The Value of Public Service 42:25

2M ago42:25

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This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ political career and the ongoing value of public service. The panel discussion features four people who have all worked as public servants: former U.S. Senator and Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey; Lois Capps, former Congresswoman who served as a U.S. Representative from 1998-2017 representing S…

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Never mind the policy, feel the vibe! Why any focus on Kamala Harris' economics is besides the point - for now. 30:03

2M ago30:03

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Ireland has just set a new record for the number of people in employment. Back in the day, you either worked on the farm, civil service, domestic service or emigrated (only slightly simplified). If you had accurately forecast the relentless fall in agriculture-related jobs over the past decades you would have also forecast an overall economic disas…

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House prices zooming up again. What is driving property values? Is more construction really the answer? 33:43

2M ago33:43

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Irish house prices are approaching double digit rates of increase. What is going on? Is it supply? Demand? Interest rates? Demography? The robust economy? Of course, it's all of the above. We need to think about all of these things. If you really want house prices to fall you would massively increase supply and aggressively raise interest rates. A …

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Housing and Homelessness in California 38:45

2M ago38:45

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Across the United States, homelessness has been on the rise. In California, there have been over 181,000 people without a stable place to call home—about 30 percent of the nation’s homeless population. During the COVID-19 pandemic, those numbers continued to rise as earnings dropped and the housing affordability crisis worsened. What interventions …

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Housing and Homelessness in California 38:45

2M ago38:45

38:45

Across the United States, homelessness has been on the rise. In California, there have been over 181,000 people without a stable place to call home—about 30 percent of the nation’s homeless population. During the COVID-19 pandemic, those numbers continued to rise as earnings dropped and the housing affordability crisis worsened. What interventions …

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Is it time to cancel Twitter/X? The weirdness of Trump. The pound-shop Bond villain Musk 33:43

2M ago33:43

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Chris explains why he has deleted his Twitter/X account. Donald Trump is weird, but is it a good attack line for the Democrats? Elon Musk's resemblance to Bond villain Elliot Carver Russia has been invaded: a story that doesn't figure on the front pages. And the latest economic news. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-j…

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Could Intel go the way of Nokia? The three big threats to Ireland's economy 31:53

2M ago31:53

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It seems a touch fanciful to us, but some analysts are wondering if Intel could go the way of Nokia. What is true is that at least one big company with a big Irish presence is in a spot of bother. Let's hope its recovery plan works. But it is a reminder that many a once great company has disappeared. Who remembers that Nokia once was as dominant as…

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Stock markets go down as well as up. Narrative fallacies and how to think about what happens next. 35:05

3M ago35:05

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Reminder: stock markets go down as well as up. But wait long enough and they usually go up. Is the return of volatility a sign of a problem or just another wobble that will soon be forgotten? One problem is the story we create around these type of events. Our narratives are often not very good guesses. Chris puts some cash to work and Jim sticks to…

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Is the era of ultra low interest rates about to make an unexpected return? 34:53

3M ago34:53

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Markets message to central banks: you are making a big mistake Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Global growth is slowing - central banks behind the curve? Rocketing gas prices will cloud the inflation picture 37:21

3M ago37:21

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'Weird' and 'vibe' are the words of the moment. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Economic growth - what is it good for? Everything. Beware the luxury beliefs of the degrowthers 34:15

3M ago34:15

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What is with all these extreme Catholics in positions of power & influence in the US? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Catwomen, conspiracy theories and skewed tax systems 34:12

3M ago34:12

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Is J D Vance nomination Trump's big strategic error? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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If inflation is coming down why is the price of a pint still over 7 quid? 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

Reflections on Hillbilly Hypocrisy. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Irish politics and the meaning of life. In conversation with Sarah Carey 48:05

3M ago48:05

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Has Simon Harris managed to change the narrative? He's 'taken back control' of at least some of the key issue. We shouldn't underestimate the powerful psychological impact of wiping out Sinn Fein's aura pf 'electoral inevitability'. Is ' buying the next election' with a giveaway budget really a sensible strategy? Even politically? Is it true to FG'…

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Was the Summer Economic Statement worth the paper it was written on? 35:11

3M ago35:11

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Is Keir Starmer already getting lucky? Only one month's data, but GDP growth smashed estimates in May. US and Irish inflation down again. IFAC warns about an 'overheating' risk to the Irish economy. Why we should all, in fact, get to love overheating. Nvidia, AI & the US stock market: amazing growth Biden is losing his friends. He should make Kamal…

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A deep dive into the current state of Irish politics with Tull McAdoo 30:19

3M ago30:19

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The Irish political scene looks as fluid as that in France, the UK and elsewhere. The polls are getting it wrong and plenty of voters don't make up their minds until they enter the polling booth. We take a deep dive into all of this with renowned Irish political analyst and commentator, Tull McAdoo. Why is Sinn Fein's vote collapsing? Will they rec…

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A smile on our faces? In conversation about all things UK - 'Brexit & Beyond' - with Professor Chris Grey 43:36

3M ago43:36

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In conversation with author, blogger and columnist, Professor Chris Grey Post the Labour landslide election victory, some of us have smiles on our faces. Does the result mean we can now really turn the page on the chaos and mendacity of the last 14 years? Is Keir Starmer relying on dumb luck for success? Is this the last chance saloon for the UK? "…

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Has Liz Truss done the world a big favour? Reflections on the UK General election 38:33

4M ago38:33

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The Irish finance minister is drowning in cash. Booming tax revenues the clearest indicator - much better than GDP - that the economy remains robust. Politics over economics: Charlie McCreevy once said when finance minister, "If I have it, I'll spend it'. It's not what the budgetary watchdog or the central bank would endorse - quite the opposite of…

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American Thanatocracy vs Abolition Democracy: On Cops Capitalism and the War on Black Life 1:34:43

4M ago1:34:43

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In this program, Robin D. G. Kelley, Distinguished Professor and Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at UCLA, examines how police in the neoliberal era–in tandem with other state and corporate entities—have become engines of capital accumulation, government revenue, gentrification, the municipal bond market, the tech and private security ind…

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American Thanatocracy vs Abolition Democracy: On Cops Capitalism and the War on Black Life 1:34:43

4M ago1:34:43

1:34:43

In this program, Robin D. G. Kelley, Distinguished Professor and Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at UCLA, examines how police in the neoliberal era–in tandem with other state and corporate entities—have become engines of capital accumulation, government revenue, gentrification, the municipal bond market, the tech and private security ind…

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Why is everyone so unhappy? Or are we? In conversation with Professor Shane O'Mara 41:38

4M ago41:38

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In this podcast we welcome back regular guest, Professor Shane O'Mara, neuroscientist and professor at Trinity College Dublin. I a review of an important new book by Dan Davies, professor Brad de Long of Berkley asks the question: given we are over 15 times better off than our pre-industrial ancestors, why are we so miserable. Davies gives one answ…

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How the Supreme Court Divided America 57:13

4M ago57:13

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The 2021-2022 term of the U.S. Supreme Court is widely considered to be the most consequential in living memory. Bruen, West Virginia v. EPA, Dobbs—the Court’s rulings in these controversial cases weakened gun restrictions, hobbled the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to fight climate change, and overturned the constitutional protection fo…

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How the Supreme Court Divided America 57:13

4M ago57:13

57:13

The 2021-2022 term of the U.S. Supreme Court is widely considered to be the most consequential in living memory. Bruen, West Virginia v. EPA, Dobbs—the Court’s rulings in these controversial cases weakened gun restrictions, hobbled the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to fight climate change, and overturned the constitutional protection fo…

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The horseshoe theory of politics - hard right or left? The year of the election goes into top gear 27:06

4M ago27:06

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The French elections will likely reverberate across Europe. Perhaps even alter the course of the war in Ukraine. The UK will now see the final death throes of the Tory Party. Farage is on the cusp of another victory. Of sorts. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Ethical Policy-Making in an AI-Driven World 53:35

4M ago53:35

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In this program, Professor Martin Hilbert, Chair of Computational Social Sciences at UC Davis, discusses AI and ethical policy-making. He looks at the tradeoffs between unimaginable wealth and existential risks, and new roles for human minds. Series: "UC Center Sacramento" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 39708]…

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Ethical Policy-Making in an AI-Driven World 53:35

4M ago53:35

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In this program, Professor Martin Hilbert, Chair of Computational Social Sciences at UC Davis, discusses AI and ethical policy-making. He looks at the tradeoffs between unimaginable wealth and existential risks, and new roles for human minds. Series: "UC Center Sacramento" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 39708]…

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Irish house prices on the rise again. So are global house prices. They should have fallen 30%-50 but interest rates are now set to fall.% 30:51

4M ago30:51

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The most inept election campaign in history? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Middle of the Year of The Election - how the Pentagon's analysis of UFOs could help political analysts 26:12

4M ago26:12

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Is The Other Hand behind the demise of Sinn Fein? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-other-hand-with-jim.power-and-chris.johns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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