Best Zandi Podcasts (2025)

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Talking Tariffs with Mark Zandi, Moody's Chief Economist 45:59

24d ago45:59

45:59

As President Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" approaches on April 2nd, bringing with it a wave of new tariffs, we're joined by an expert who can help us parse rhetoric from reality. Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi explores the potential economic impact of broad-based tariffs on American consumers, farmers, and business owners. As …

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Shaken, Not Stirred 57:28

2d ago57:28

57:28

Richard Barkham, Senior Economic Advisor at CBRE, joins the podcast to discuss the outlook for commercial real estate and the economy. Richard is decidedly more sanguine than the podcast hosts. Mark, Cris and Marisa also discuss the economic team’s recent win for Most Accurate U.S. Forecast for 2023-2024 by Consensus Economics. They debate how much…

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The Inbox Episode 1:08:42

9d ago1:08:42

1:08:42

This episode marks our four-year anniversary doing the Inside Economic podcast, and we devote the conversation to responding to listener questions. We’ve been getting lots of great Qs, ranging from the global trade war and DOGE cuts to immigration and productivity growth. Keep the questions coming. Hosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody’s Analy…

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Jared Bernstein's Head is Spinning 1:13:54

16d ago1:13:54

1:13:54

The Inside Economics team is joined by the former chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors, Jared Bernstein. Jared shares his evaluation of what has been a whirlwind few weeks for the global economy. With a healthy dose of humility, the group then debates where things might be headed in the U.S.-China trade war as well as which count…

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Channeling Trump 1:15:57

18d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Breitbart’s Economic and Finance Editor, John Carney, and the Urban Institute’s Jim Parrott return to Inside Economics to discuss the motivations and endgame of President Trump’s global trade war, tax and spending policy, and what will happen with Fannie and Freddie. The upshot of the conversation: the trade war isn’t going to end soon, and a reces…

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☹️ 1:11:17

23d ago1:11:17

1:11:17

The Moody's Analytics team discusses President Trump's trade war. Hosts: Mark Zandi – Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, Cris deRitis – Deputy Chief Economist, Moody’s Analytics, and Marisa DiNatale – Senior Director - Head of Global Forecasting, Moody’s Analytics Follow Mark Zandi on 'X', BlueSky or LinkedIn @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis on LinkedIn, …

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A Plethora of Data 1:13:44

30d ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Mark, Marisa, and Cris break down this week's flood of economic data and explain how new auto tariffs will affect consumers and the overall economy. Their conversation addresses important concerns about the quality and availability of government statistics as they consider private-sector alternatives. They wrap up the episode with the ever-popular …

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The United Nations Adrift in a Sea of Change 1:06:45

1M ago1:06:45

1:06:45

In this episode, we explore the seismic shifts reshaping global diplomacy with Richard Gowan, the International Crisis Group's UN expert and our first-ever return guest, or "friend of the pod." Recorded at UN headquarters while Trump and Putin conducted a phone call to discuss the war in Ukraine, our conversation captures a pivotal moment in intern…

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Investing with UBS CIO Mark Haefele 1:05:49

1M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Investing in these especially turbulent times is intrepid. No better person to navigate the ups and downs in global stock, bond, crypto and other asset markets than UBS’s CIO, Mark Haefele. Mark discusses his new book, in which he considers the broad global trends – the 5 Ds – investors should embrace. And he offers a few investment nuggets along t…

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Fires and Floods with Firas Saleh 1:02:45

1M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Firas Saleh, director of product management at Moody's, joins the Inside Economics team to discuss the increasing risk of wildfires and floods. He highlights the growing frequency and intensity of natural disasters and the significant economic losses they cause. The conversation then shifts to the insurance industry, focusing on how rising insuranc…

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Will Economics Win? 30:43

1M ago30:43

30:43

The Inside Economics crew is joined by Matt Colyar to discuss February’s CPI report and a rapidly changing U.S. economic environment. Primarily, the conversation focuses on tariffs and the on-again, off-again chaos coming out of D.C. The group also discusses investors and U.S. trade partners’ increasingly evident fatigue and whether orthodox macroe…

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Sharing the Angst 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Moody’s Analytics colleague, Dante DeAntonio joins the podcast to discuss the February jobs report, and the team shares their angst about potential cracks in the labor market. The conversation then turns to the potential impact of DOGE cuts to the federal workforce and the economic implications of the on-again, off-again tariffs that has developed …

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S5E49 Rushdah Kannemeyer & Tom Murray | Farming for the Future 20:50

2M ago20:50

20:50

🎙️S5E49 | Farming for the Future 🎙️In this episode Olivia Taylor speaks to Rushdah Kannemeyer and Tom Murray from Woolworths about the Farming for the Future programme, barriers to scaling sustainable solutions across South Africa’s commercial farms, their ideal future for South African farming in the next 20 years, and so much more! #farmingforthe…

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S4E48 Ranalina Alim | Freediving in Africa: Meditating Through Fear 18:45

2M ago18:45

18:45

🎙️In this episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Olivia Taylor speaks to Egyptain freediving record holder Ranalina Alim about balancing fear & bliss during competitions, the Dahab freediving community, Rana's freediving workshops, and so much more! 🌍 Season 4 | Freediving in Africa 🎙️ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Age…

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Slovenia’s Ambassador Pulls Back the Curtain on a Surprise Act at the UN 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

As the world marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Monday, competing resolutions at the United Nations brought tensions within the international community to the forefront. This episode dives deep into the diplomatic maneuvering and dueling agendas, revealing the complexities that reshape alliances and influence…

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Immigration Innovation with Adam Ozimek 1:19:10

2M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Adam Ozimek, Chief Economist at the Economic Innovation Group, joins the podcast to discuss his latest proposal to reform and replace the high-skilled immigration program in the U.S. (better known as H-1B). In addition to immigration policy, the group discusses remote work, the softening of recent economic data, and the prospects for the year ahead…

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S4E47 George Amado | Freediving in Africa: Ghana's Coral Reefs 25:20

2M ago25:20

25:20

🎙️In this episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Adrian Ndayambaje speaks to George Amado about living and learning next to the ocean in Ghana, coral conservation, Ghana’s freediving and diving scene, and so much more! 🌍 Season 4 | Freediving in Africa 🎙️ This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.zapods.…

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The Trump Whisperer 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Inside Economics was fortunate to have Trump whisperer John Carney of Breitbart News join the podcast to provide his insight on the Trump administration’s efforts to rework government and reshape economic policy. Urban Institute scholar Jim Parrott helped guide the conversation. Listeners will get a wildly different perspective from that provided b…

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S4E46 Khaled ElGammal | Freediving in Africa: Dahab Depths 23:29

2M ago23:29

23:29

🎙️In this episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Olivia Taylor speaks to Khaled ELGammal about living and training in Dahab, his techniques for over coming fear and supporting students, the power of meditation, the history of freediving in Dahab, the greatest challenges for Egyptian divers, and so much more! 🌍 Season 4 | Freediving in Africa 🎙️…

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Robert Reich on President Trump 57:00

2M ago57:00

57:00

Robert Reich, UC Berkley professor and former Labor Secretary under President Clinton, joins the Inside Economics podcast to take a retrospective look at economic policies extending back to Clinton that ultimately contributed to President Trump’s election, and a prospective look at where the president is taking policy and what it means for democrac…

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A French Political Scientist Responds to the Trump Shockwave 50:07

2M ago50:07

50:07

Get ready to explore the turbulent waters of transatlantic relations with our guest, French political scientist Celia Berlin. Discover how the Trump administration's controversial actions, including remarks from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, have sent ripples across Europe, particularly in response to the tensions over…

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S4E45 Muhamago Gomate | Freediving in Africa: A Song for the Sea 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

🎙️In this episode of season 4, Freediving in Africa, Olivia Taylor speaks to Muhamago Gomate about his music composition and how soundscapes can promote biodiversity, the history of freediving in Mozambique, the role that freediving can play in marine protection efforts in Africa, how to support local divers, and so much more! 🌍 Season 4 | Freedivi…

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Inflation Blues 57:18

2M ago57:18

57:18

After congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their dominant Super Bowl win, the Inside Economics team breaks down the week’s inflation data. Moody’s Analytics colleague Matt Colyar joins to help unpack the details behind January’s hotter-than-hoped-for CPI and then the group discusses whether their outlooks for 2025 have changed. Predictably, th…

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Eagles and Jobs and Tariffs, Oh My! 1:15:57

3M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Dante joins the podcast to break down the January employment report and provide his odds for an Eagles Super Bowl victory. The job market is starting 2025 in a great place, and the team discusses the implications of significant revisions to labor market data. Finally, the conversation turns to tariff policy as everyone weighs in on which tariffs, i…

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The Fed Hits Pause 59:44

3M ago59:44

59:44

After a brief rundown of the week's solid economic data, the Inside Economics team is joined by Moody’s Analytics colleague Martin Wurm to discuss the Fed’s recent pause and the path of monetary policy for the rest of the year. Martin breaks down how we should think about the equilibrium long-term interest rate and, in turn, the fed funds rate. The…

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The "Best" Bicentennial Episode 1:09:23

3M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Inside Economics welcomes Wayne Best, Chief Economist at Visa, back on the podcast to celebrate the 200th episode and talk about the state of the American consumer. Wayne discusses Visa’s Spending Momentum Index for the U.S. and other parts of the globe and what it means for low, high, and middle-income households. The conversation ends with a disc…

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Reflections on Diplomatic Frontlines: Ukraine's Ambassador to the UN Speaks Out 1:07:48

3M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

We’re beginning our second season in conversation with Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya. As listeners will recall, he challenged Russia’s representative to the United Nations during a late-night emergency session of the UN Security Council three years ago, when Russia launched a predawn invasion of his country during the…

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It’s the Final Countdown 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

No, we aren’t referring to President Trump’s inauguration. But we do chat about the implications of President Trump’s economic policies for Europe with Cosimo Pacciani, Head of Research for Poste Italiane and Moody’s Analytics own Gaurav Ganguly, chief EMEA economist. Inflation and interest rates were also top of mind. If, after listening to the po…

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Out of the Wilderness with Glenn Hubbard 55:41

4M ago55:41

55:41

The Inside Economics team is pleased to welcome Glenn Hubbard, Nonresident Senior Fellow at AEI and former chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, to the podcast. Dante kicks things off with a summary of this week's "surprising" employment report. Glenn offers his opinions on the Trump administration's policy proposals and their p…

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Deep Dive Into The Matrix 1:15:26

4M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

On the first podcast of 2025, the Inside Economics crew discusses the outlook for the year ahead and delves into the Risk Matrix, a visual depiction of the major risks facing the global economy. Mark, Cris and Marisa each pick a risk to highlight and then give their wildest predictions for 2025, some of which are not very serious. To view the Risk …

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Dining with a Dozen Diplomats, A Culinary Holiday Special: Part Two 48:41

4M ago48:41

48:41

Welcome back to the second part of our culinary special podcast miniseries: “Dining with a Dozen Diplomats.” Discover how joining together over a simmering pot of gumbo or carving a roast lamb can bridge cultural divides and foster diplomacy. Above all, get ready for some practical tips on hosting with warmth and creativity, even when things don't …

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Not To Get Political… 1:27:45

4M ago1:27:45

1:27:45

In the last Inside Economics podcast of the year, the team is joined by our colleague Justin Begley to discuss the incoming Trump administration’s seeming view that smaller government means stronger economic growth. Will the new government agency DOGE, a more relaxed anti-trust policy, and lighter regulation successfully lift the economy’s prospect…

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Dining with a Dozen Diplomats, A Culinary Holiday Special: Part One 1:08:34

4M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Embark on a culinary exploration with us as we uncover the cherished comfort foods and cultural tales shared by diplomats from an assortment of countries. These twelve diplomats offer insights into how food can serve as a bridge between peoples both past and present. For the “Dining with a Dozen Diplomats” culinary special episode, our host J. Alex…

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Teaching Inside Economics 58:55

4M ago58:55

58:55

The Inside Economics hosts welcome Professor Alice Kassens to discuss her use of the Inside Economics podcast as a teaching tool at Roanoke College. Alice describes how the podcast inspires her students to learn about and debate the meaning of economic releases. After a quick round of the statistics game which Alice dominates, the group discusses t…

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Blinder Speaks Out on Fed Day 52:10

4M ago52:10

52:10

Inside Economics had the fortune to have Alan Blinder, Princeton University economics professor, former Vice Chair of the Fed, and author of the recent book “The Monetary and Fiscal Policy History of the United States, 1961-2021” join the podcast on the day the Fed cut rates but warned investors not to count on more rate cuts anytime soon. At least…

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Inflation, Tariffs, Spreads…Hike? 1:03:20

4M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

The Inside Economics team weighs this past week’s inflation data and considers what it means for the Fed’s interest rate decision next week and in 2025. With sticky inflation, a strong(er) economy, easier financial conditions, and looming tariffs and immigrant deportations, more rate cuts next year appear increasingly less likely, and rate hikes ev…

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A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 3 1:14:49

5M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Join us for a firsthand account of life on and near the battlelines in Eastern Ukraine by Dave Smith, a former Canadian infantry officer who resigned to fight for Ukraine. This is the third episode in our multi-part series where Dave explores the evolving tactics and motivations that define the conflict. He offers listeners a deep dive into the exp…

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Reimagining Cities with Rebecca Rockey and Chris Leinberger 1:10:22

5M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Mark, Cris, and Marisa are joined by their colleague Adam Kamins and his infamous closet doors, along with Rebecca Rockey, Deputy Chief Economist at Cushman Wakefield, and Chris Leinberger, Managing Director at Places Platform. Rebecca and Chris review key takeaways from their recent study, Reimagining Cities-Disrupting the Urban Doom Loop. Among t…

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November Jobs: Back on Track 40:45

5M ago40:45

40:45

With Marisa out on assignment, Dante joins Mark and Cris to discuss the latest U.S. employment report. After several volatile months due to hurricanes and labor strikes, the job market found its footing in November, with payroll growth reported across most industries. The team considers the report's implications for monetary policy and the long-run…

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The State of the American Consumer 1:10:08

5M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Moody’s Analytics own Scott Hoyt joins the Inside Economics team to discuss the state of the American consumer, as the critical Christmas buying season is set to begin. Consumers have been powering the broader economy, and the team expects that to continue. But there are a number of consumer-related puzzles, which the team works to solve. Guest: Sc…

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Crazy But Correct 1:13:34

5M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Joe Hazell, Assistant Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, joins the podcast to discuss inflation. Joe breaks down the reasons for the lack of inflation in the pre-pandemic period and the primary causes of inflation over the past four years. The team discusses why the average American is much more sensitive to inflation than un…

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Rise Like a Rocket, Fall Like a Feather 1:09:03

5M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

The Inside Economics team assesses the inflation statistics, and why there is no going back to the where prices were prior to fallout from the pandemic and Russian war in Ukraine. And while inflation has largely been quelled, President-elect Trump’s tariff, immigration and other policies threaten to fan inflation anew. There is also the stats game …

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Housing: Locked In, Locked Out, Locked Up 1:09:23

5M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Chris Avallone, Head of Merchant Banking at Amherst, joins the Inside Economics crew to discuss the housing market. The group examines the "lock-in" effect keeping existing homeowners in their homes and the "lock-out" effect preventing aspiring homebuyers from realizing their dreams. Chris describes a playbook that local governments could use to ad…

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Isn't It Ironic? 1:08:20

6M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Mark joins the podcast from Europe to provide the European perspective on the U.S. election and how the outcome may affect their economies. The team then dissects the reactions of the stock, bond, and cryptocurrency markets before turning to listener questions. Marisa asks the group for their views on the vibecession, a term coined by Kyla Scanlon,…

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A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 2 43:42

6M ago43:42

43:42

Join Dave Smith, a former major in the Canadian Armed Forces, fighting alongside Belarusian Partisans for Ukraine. From the intense battlegrounds North of Kharkiv to the life-saving professional efforts within its hospitals, Dave offers a raw and authentic soldier's viewpoint of what it is to fight up close on the line of engagement - the Zero Line…

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Storms, Strikes and Startups 1:02:25

6M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Dante joins the podcast to discuss the October employment report. The impact of recent strikes and hurricanes weighed on the headline jobs figure, but everyone agrees that underlying job growth remains strong. Cris and Mark debate the reasons why productivity growth in the U.S. has outpaced the rest of the world, but Dante remains skeptical that re…

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Holtz-Eakin on Tariffs, Immigration and Debt 1:13:44

6M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, joins Mark and Cris to discuss vexillology, potential election outcomes, and the impact of proposed immigration and tariff policies on the economy. After a quick statistics game, Doug shared his insights on the national debt and how t…

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A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 1 50:08

6M ago50:08

50:08

Discover why the traditional military doctrines are being upended as we engage with Dave Smith, a former major in the Canadian Armed Forces who made the extraordinary leap to volunteer as a fighter in Ukraine. Listen to Dave's compelling narrative about leaving a secure military career to join the Kastuś Kalinoŭski Regiment, a unit of Belarusian Pa…

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Harris on Harris vs. Trump 1:16:55

6M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Ben Harris, Brookings’ Director of Economic Studies, joined the Inside Economics team to talk about the economy, the presidential election, and the economic policies of Vice President Harris and former President Trump. The bottom line: buckle in. The election will likely be close and contentious, and the ultimate makeup of government will result in…

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Consumer Prices & Catastrophic Hurricanes 1:13:24

7M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Matt Colyar and Adam “Hurricane” Kamins join the podcast to discuss this week’s inflation data and the economic impact of Hurricane Milton. The team parses the latest CPI report and debates whether inflation is “sticky” or “moderating”. Adam discusses his work on estimating the economic damage from the recent string of devastating hurricanes. The t…

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