Best World Bank Institute for Economic Development Podcasts (2025)

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2310 FBF: Creation vs. Evolution with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons of the Discovery Institute Center for Science & Culture 49:13

12m ago49:13

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 210 published last April 24, 2011. Jason talks with Dr. Geoffrey Simmons, a physician who is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Disaster Medicine. He has a B.S. in Zoology and has completed the course work for a Masters degree in Microbiology. Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/Jaso…

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Episode 6 (Researchers Edition): Mind, Method & Meta-Analysis: Behavioral Nudges for COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake 11:43

1d ago11:43

11:43

The COVID-19 pandemic tested public health communication like never before. While providing information is crucial, does it always translate into action? In this episode of “Accelerating Development,” we delve into a groundbreaking World Bank meta-analysis on COVID-19 vaccination intentions. Drawing on insights from the 2015 World Development Repor…

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Episode 6 (Policy Makers Edition): Mind, Method & Meta-Analysis: Behavioral Nudges for COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake 8:33

1d ago8:33

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The COVID-19 pandemic tested public health communication like never before. While providing information is crucial, does it always translate into action? In this episode of “Accelerating Development,” we delve into a groundbreaking World Bank meta-analysis on COVID-19 vaccination intentions. Drawing on insights from the 2015 World Development Repor…

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2309: Strong Rental Market Demand, The Age of Bitcoin and the Coming Ai Disruptions with Mark Moss 48:32

2d ago48:32

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Jason provides insights into the current real estate market conditions and investment opportunities, particularly noting trends in rental rates and the potential for note investments. Jason examines the impact of economic uncertainty on rental trends and predicts future pressures on rental prices due to increased demand and institutional investor i…

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Meet African girls’ educational needs by listening to their experiences 36:15

2d ago36:15

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Adefunke Ekine and Mary Otieno, university educators from Nigeria and Kenya respectively, and alumnae of the Echidna Scholars Program at Brookings, talk with Foresight Africa host Landry Signé on why innovation and listening to girls’ stories are crucial to advancing girls’ education across Africa. Show notes and transcript Foresight Africa podcast…

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Episode 5 (Researchers edition). International Debt Report 11:56

6d ago11:56

11:56

The world's poorest nations are grappling with an unprecedented debt crisis. In this episode of "Accelerating Development," we delve into the World Bank's International Debt Report 2024. Join us as we explore the record $1.1 trillion external debt burden facing IDA-eligible countries and the complex factors driving this surge, from pandemic aftersh…

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Episode 5 (Policy Makers edition). International Debt Report 10:41

6d ago10:41

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The world's poorest nations are grappling with an unprecedented debt crisis. In this episode of "Accelerating Development," we delve into the World Bank's International Debt Report 2024. Join us as we explore the record $1.1 trillion external debt burden facing IDA-eligible countries and the complex factors driving this surge, from pandemic aftersh…

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2308 FBF: Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris and The Fall of Merrill Lynch and the Near Collapse of Bank of America with Author Greg Farrell 56:43

7d ago56:43

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 257 published last May 1, 2012. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Greg Farrell, author of Crash of the Titans: Greed, Hubris, The Fall of Merrill Lynch, and the Near Collapse of Bank of America, for a discussion of the economic crash and the resulting bailouts, as well as some of the inside dealings wi…

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2307: No Monthly Payments: Your Guide to Home Equity Agreements (HEA) 39:45

9d ago39:45

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Jason introduces Home Equity Investments (HEI), a growing industry where companies buy a portion of homeowners' equity, awaiting a future liquidity event like a sale or refinance, without requiring monthly payments. Hartman views this as a significant indicator of institutional investors' bullish outlook on residential real estate, similar to "buil…

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2306 FBF: Free Markets vs Big Government with Steve Forbes Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media and Author of ‘Freedom Manifesto’ 38:30

14d ago38:30

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 302, published last February 25, 2013. Jason Hartman is joined on this episode by Steve Forbes, the editor in chief of Forbes Media, to propose and attempt to answer the question: Why does government get bigger and bigger when we know it doesn’t work well? Mr. Forbes states that history proves free markets work…

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Episode 4 (Researchers edition). The Changing Nature of Work 15:55

15d ago15:55

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The world of work is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technology and globalization. While this brings new opportunities, it also presents significant challenges. In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work and explore how firms, workers, and societies ar…

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Episode 4 (Policy Makers edition). The Changing Nature of Work 12:45

15d ago12:45

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The world of work is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by technology and globalization. While this brings new opportunities, it also presents significant challenges. In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Development Report 2019: The Changing Nature of Work and explore how firms, workers, and societies ar…

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2305: The US Economic Ponzi Scheme: Avoiding Collapse and the Path to Stability with Les Rubin 30:15

16d ago30:15

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Today Jason covers a few key real estate investing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging properties with high loan balances for inflation-induced debt destruction and better insurance claim handling. He advises against paying off mortgages, highlighting tax benefits and the "refi till you die" plan. He introduces the concept of a "…

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How the World Bank is advancing shared prosperity and jobs in Africa amid global economic uncertainty 27:02

16d ago27:02

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During the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Foresight Africa host Landry Signé caught up with Axel van Trotsenburg, senior managing director of the World Bank, who spoke about how to mobilize the private sector to help create more jobs for African youth in the coming years, while also addressing the debt distress crisis many Afri…

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2304 FBF: Nominal Dollars vs Real Dollars & Understanding Investor Psychology with Investment Counselor Sara 1:26:25

21d ago1:26:25

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 304 published last Mar 6, 2013. Jason talks with investment counselor, Sara, about investor psychology, overcoming obstacles and getting out of our own way. The smoke-and-mirrors propaganda perpetuated by mainstream media (lamestream media as Sarah Palin says) in reporting the new high in the Dow Jones Industri…

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Episode 3 (Researchers edition). Are we Business Ready? Rethinking the Real Barriers to Growth 15:48

22d ago15:48

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Many countries have business-friendly laws on paper. But what happens when the public services meant to support them fall short? In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Bank’s Business Ready 2024 report and examine the often-overlooked gap between legislation and implementation. From underpowered tax portals to fr…

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Episode 3 (Policy Makers edition). Are we Business Ready? Rethinking the Real Barriers to Growth 10:39

22d ago10:39

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Many countries have business-friendly laws on paper. But what happens when the public services meant to support them fall short? In this episode of “Accelerating Development”, tune in to unpack the World Bank’s Business Ready 2024 report and examine the often-overlooked gap between legislation and implementation. From underpowered tax portals to fr…

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2303: Navigating Today's Real Estate Market: Insights for Investors, The Housing Shortage and Your Investment Opportunities 40:44

23d ago40:44

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Jason talks about the current state of the housing market, emphasizing that there is no housing crash due to the low number of financially distressed homeowners. He shared updated statistics from the US Census Bureau, indicating that 39.8% of homeowners have no mortgage, and 65% have mortgages at or below 4%. Jason also highlighted the oversupply i…

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On site with leaders at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings 2025 34:57

23d ago34:57

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During the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in April 2025, Foresight Africa podcast host Landry Signé interviewed leaders in the global finance and development space to glean their key takeaways from the meetings and how they might shape policy decisions and deliver tangible results across Africa. In this special episode, you will hear highlights fro…

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2302 FBF: America's Economic Outlook said John Mauldin Author and Publisher of ‘Thoughts From the Frontline’ 1:07:41

28d ago1:07:41

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 298, published last February 4, 2013. On this show, Jason Hartman talks with one of his investment counselors about current events, welcomes a guest caller and also brings to our listening audience the economic outlook from renowned financial expert, John Mauldin. Mauldin discusses “spending rearrangement”, a r…

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Episode 2 (Researchers edition). From Investment to Innovation: How to Escape the Middle-Income Trap 14:56

29d ago14:56

14:56

How can countries avoid the “middle-income trap” and reach high-income status? In this episode, we unpack the World Development Report 2024, which outlines strategies for countries to shift to high-income status. Tune in for sharp insights on how nations can compete, innovate, and level the playing field to drive long-term prosperity. Generated wit…

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Episode 2 (Policy Makers edition). From Investment to Innovation: How to Escape the Middle-Income Trap 10:46

29d ago10:46

10:46

How can countries avoid the “middle-income trap” and reach high-income status? In this episode, we unpack the World Development Report 2024, which outlines strategies for countries to shift to high-income status. Tune in for sharp insights on how nations can compete, innovate, and level the playing field to drive long-term prosperity. Generated wit…

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2301: From Speculation to Stability: Building Wealth with Buy & Hold and Self-Management 48:14

30d ago48:14

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Jason discusses real estate investing, highlighting current market conditions where a slight home sales increase is overshadowed by affordability issues due to higher mortgage rates. He argues that the "in irons" market, characterized by modest price appreciation, benefits rental property owners through steady cash flow and increasing rents due to …

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To reduce inequality in Nigeria, focus on jobs, laws, and cash 28:57

1M ago28:57

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Host Landry Signé and Belinda Archibong, a fellow with the Africa Growth Initiative at Brookings, discuss inequalities that hinder development across Africa and policy choices that can overcome them. These include increasing job opportunities for women and youth, passing laws against gender and youth discrimination, and providing access to financia…

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2300 FBF: Paula White: Donald Trump's Faith Advisor on the President's Deep Faith 27:46

1M ago27:46

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This Flashback Friday was published last June 17, 2020 on YouTube. Pastor Paula White shares what it is like to advise Donald Trump on faith and explains the President's surprising deep faith that she discovered while working with him for 19 years. Paula gives viewers some advice on how to think about what’s occurring in our world, and to reckon wi…

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2299: Market Reality Check: Housing Trends & Investing Insights, Mortgage Rates, Construction Costs & the Rental Opportunity 24:14

1M ago24:14

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Jason shared the sad news of the passing of his beloved dog, Coco, and discussed the current state of the housing market, highlighting the impact of rising mortgage rates and the challenges faced by the construction industry. He discusses the "perfect storm" impacting real estate: spiking mortgage rates, rising construction costs, labor shortages, …

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2298 FBF: How Income Inequality Can Be Good for Society with Libertarian Legal Scholar Richard Epstein Professor at NYU School of Law 1:23:56

1M ago1:23:56

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 312 published last April 10, 2013. Professor Richard Epstein, pioneering Libertarian legal scholar, joins Jason Hartman to explain how income inequality is good for society, but is very dependent on the methods used to produce the best outcome. The current methods our government are attempting to use are causin…

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Rethinking South-North cooperation across the Atlantic in a shifting global economy 31:12

1M ago31:12

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Host Landry Signé and Dr. Karim El Aynaoui, executive president of the Policy Center for the New South, discuss the rapid shift toward transactional relationships between countries in the South and North that may prove difficult for less stable countries in the New South to navigate. Macroeconomic stability and independent monetary policy are funda…

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2297: Housing Market Insights: Navigating a Shifting Landscape of Prices and Affordability and Evolving Buyer Behavior in a Changing Market 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Jason announced changes to the podcast schedule and discussed economic trends, particularly in the housing market. He emphasized the importance of adapting to market realities and taking calculated risks in real estate investment. He also covered various aspects of the current economic landscape, including inflation's impact on housing, mortgage ma…

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Episode 1 (Researchers edition). Empowering women: How to turbocharge global growth. 11:02

2M ago11:02

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Countries have made enormous progress in recent decades dismantling laws that discriminate against women, but to this day, no country has achieved true equality of opportunity. According to the World Bank 2024 Women, Business and the Law report, countries can unlock the full potential of their population by embracing legal gender equality. Closing …

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2296 FBF: Geopolitical Outlook & Income Property Investing with Bud Conrad Author and Chief Economist of Casey Research 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 301, published last February 21, 2013. Jason Hartman interviews Bud Conrad, Chief Economist of Casey Research, regarding the geopolitical focal points in our world, funneling these down to how it all affects the United States. Bud mentions the importance of looking at the big picture of what is happening in the…

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2295 Index Insights with Rahul Sen Sharma: Trade, Tariffs, and Market Outlook 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

Jason and Rahul Sen Sharma, an expert on indexes from Index (INDXX), discuss global economic shifts, trade wars, and the stock market. His company tracks over $20 billion in index-based assets, aiding companies in creating indexes, ETFs, and funds. He emphasizes focusing on long-term macro trends over daily market noise, highlighting "re-globalizat…

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2294: Invest in Hard Assets Now! Mike Maloney on Monetary Policy, Stock Market Craziness, and Modern Monetary Theory 24:15

2M ago24:15

24:15

Fresh from Empowered Investor Live in Irvine, CA, Jason welcomes Mike Maloney, author and monetary policy expert from goldsilver.com, as they discuss the current "scary craziness" in the stock market, drawing parallels to the 1987 crash while noting increased public exposure to stocks. He critiques the fiat currency system, explaining how bank lend…

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2293 FBF: Currency Collapse, Gold & Silver Markets, and Debt with Max Keiser from ‘The Oracle with Max Keiser’ on BBC World News 26:46

2M ago26:46

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 289, published last December 18, 2012. Coming to us from London, Max Keiser joins Jason Hartman for a fast-paced interview about what is going on in our world with GDP, the debt ceiling and debt loads, gold and silver markets, and currency collapse. Max is the host of “The Oracle with Max Keiser” for BBC World …

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Episode 1 (Policy Makers edition). Empowering women: How to turbocharge global growth. 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

Countries have made enormous progress in recent decades dismantling laws that discriminate against women, but to this day, no country has achieved true equality of opportunity. According to the World Bank 2024 Women, Business and the Law report, countries can unlock the full potential of their population by embracing legal gender equality. Closing …

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2292: The Multi-Dimensional Nature of Real Estate Investing and Understanding Macro vs. Micro Real Estate Markets- How to Choose Winning Properties 43:17

2M ago43:17

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Jason Hartman explains the multidimensional aspects of real estate investing, including income, depreciation, equity, appreciation, and leverage. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both macro and micro markets when selecting properties. The podcast covers topics like interest rates, rental market trends, and adapting to changing market c…

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Why do some African countries perform better for their citizens than others? 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

Foresight Africa host Landry Signé discusses the findings of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s newest governance index with Nathalie Delapalme, the Foundation’s CEO. Countries that have continued to make progress, she says, have done so by putting equal emphasis on all four dimensions of governance: human development, sustainable economic opportunity, se…

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2291: Inside Property Management- 26 Years of Gritty Real Estate Wisdom, Tenant Screening Secrets, Avoiding Evictions and Finding Quality Renters 25:15

2M ago25:15

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Kimberly, a seasoned property manager with 26 years of experience, shares insights on effective tenant management. She emphasizes thorough tenant screening, including credit checks and reference calls, and advocates for detailed lease agreements with house rules to educate tenants. Kimberly prioritizes showing properties before vacancy, ensuring mi…

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2290 FBF: Listener Questions & The Laws of Human Nature, Famous Author on Power & Strategy, Robert Greene 46:18

2M ago46:18

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1140 published last February 28, 2019. Jason Hartman and Adam start off today's show discussing listener Brandon's question about living above or below your means. It's important to keep things in perspective as you're deciding how to live your life because just getting more stuff doesn't necessarily make you h…

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2289: Land-to-Improvement Ratios & Regression to Replacement Cost with Jason Hartman 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Today Jason wants you to understand that "regression to replacement cost" and Land to Improvement (LTI) ratios is crucial for real estate investors. This concept involves separating property value into land and improvement (buildings) components to assess risk and appreciation. High land value markets are riskier due to cyclical volatility. Replace…

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2288: Real Estate Market Outlook: Rates, Inventory, and the Coming Surge with Paul Lizell 29:36

2M ago29:36

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Jason and Paul Lizell discuss the current state of the real estate market, with Paul sharing his insights from being on the ground and Jason predicting a severe housing shortage by 2030. They also touched on long-term demographic trends, the potential for reduced interest rates, and the impact of these trends on the real estate market. Jason expres…

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2287 FBF: Local vs Long Distance Real Estate Investing with Logan Mohtashami Financial Contributor for BusinessInsider.com 57:02

2M ago57:02

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This Flashback Friday is from from episode 292, published last December 29, 2012. Jason Hartman talks with a listener about local vs. long distance real estate investing and how geography is less meaningful than ever before in history. Then today’s guest is loan manager, stock trader and financial columnist, Logan Mohtashami with a no-spin discussi…

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2286: Opportunity Cost of Listening to Doomers and Fractional Real Estate Investing for Only $250 with Alex Blackwood 42:39

2M ago42:39

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Jason emphasized the importance of investing in real estate and criticized doomers for causing people to miss out on wealth creation opportunities. He highlighted the need to update one's mindset to adapt to the abundance of the modern world and announced the upcoming Empowered Investor Live event. The event will feature speakers such as Michael Ma…

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The African Continental Free Trade Area is a game changer for both African and global economies 22:52

2M ago22:52

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The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) provides a blueprint for the continent to overcome development challenges through intra-African trade that is economically and environmentally sustainable. On this episode of Foresight Africa, host Landry Signé talks with AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene, who shares his vision of how the wo…

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2285: Trump, Tariffs, and Turbulence: Economic Uncertainty Ahead with George Gammon 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Greetings from Medellin, Colombia! Jason's inviting you to Empowered Investor Live which is on April4-6! Get your tickets now! Buy one ticket to TWO awesome events! https://empoweredinvestorlive.com/ and https://rebelcapitalistlive.com/ Jason then welcomes George Gammon as they discuss the current economic uncertainty and volatility, particularly i…

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2284 FBF: Domestic & International Real Estate Investing with Dr. Steve Sjuggerud of Stansberry Research 57:17

3M ago57:17

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 277, published last September 11, 2012. Jason Hartman is joined by Dr. Steve Sjuggerrud, editor for Stansberry Research, for a discussion of real estate investing domestic and international, attractive mortgage rates, and government deals that are making real estate a much more attractive investment. Steve talk…

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2283: Interest Rates and the Economy: Is a Recession the Key to Change? Long-term Debt as a Financial Strategy with Ric Edelman 27:25

3M ago27:25

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Jason discussed a theory that the Trump administration is intentionally slowing the economy to set the stage for lower interest rates, referencing Anthony Pompliano's newsletter. He also highlighted the current economic situation, emphasizing the need for the US government to refinance its debt and the role of interest rates in this process. Jason …

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2282: Extremely Low Housing Mortgage Delinquencies, Reducing RIsk and Benefitting from Inflation 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Jason discusses the current state of the foreclosure market, and the importance of income property as a historically proven investment during times of economic uncertainty. He also presented a chart showing the percentage of loan balances that are 90 days or more delinquent by different loan types and discussed the evolution of automobiles and the …

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2281 FBF: Global Change & Fiscal Hangovers with Investor Analyst Keith Fitz-Gerald of Money Map Press 1:15:06

3M ago1:15:06

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Jason Hartman starts this episode of The Creating Wealth Show with a candid discussion about some internal workings in his business, properties in Indianapolis and Memphis. The disastrous political policies that lead Detroit into economic devastation and high crime rates. Jason Hartman interviews Keith Fitz-Gerald, the Chairman of The Fitz-Gerald G…

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2280: The Humble Alpha: Finding Your True Identity & Redefining Leadership with Steven Kuhn 33:34

3M ago33:34

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This interview delves into Steven Kuhn's "Humble Alpha" concept, focusing on internal strength and authenticity. Kuhn emphasizes discovering one's true identity through self-reflection and external feedback, culminating in a two-word moniker. He champions certainty and "HIT" principles (honesty, integrity, transparency) as foundations for leadershi…

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