Best Robert Skidmore Podcasts (2025)

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Shipping Goes Net Zero, Sell America and Talking Circular Economy 42:01

1d ago42:01

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Description: In Episode 79 of Trade Splaining, Rob and Ardian dive deep into the surprising relevance of decarbonizing global shipping, why GDP might not be the best metric anymore, and how the EU and UK are slowly making Brexit... not a thing. We also ask: is multilateralism really dead—or just resting? 💡 What You'll Hear in This Episode: Circular…

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Tariffs, Trade Turbulence & Customs Insights ft. Lars Karlsson 42:48

29d ago42:48

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In Episode 78 of Trade Splaining, hosts Rob and Ardi explore the complex impact of tariffs on global trade, the humorous yet insightful nature of episode 78, and unique trade issues around the world. Guest Lars Karlsson from Maersk discusses how both small and large companies are navigating the new trade realities. The episode also covers topical i…

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China’s China Shock & Tariff Reality Check ft. Peter S. Goodman 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Episode 77: China’s China Shock & Tariff Reality Check ft. Peter S. Goodman Episode Summary: In Episode 77 of Trade Splaining, we dig into China’s very own “China Shock,” why Budweiser is going budget in Shanghai, and how the global economy might be looking a lot more like... China’s. Plus, New York Times journalist Peter S. Goodman returns for his…

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The Green Transition, Customs Fraud & Why Tariffs Might Save the WTO (sort of) 38:42

2M ago38:42

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Trade Splaining, we unpack the latest twists in the Green Transition—spoiler alert: China’s winning. We also explore how chaos is reshaping global trade, why Manchester United’s new stadium might cost a fortune (hint: tariffs), and the Swiss government's crackdown on... cheap meat? Our guest, Professor Joost Pauw…

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The Trade War Heats Up, China’s Biotech Rise & Switzerland’s Beaver Problem 29:53

3M ago29:53

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Episode 75: Tariffs, Work From Home & Beaver Hunting? Episode Summary: In this episode of Tradesplaining, Rob and Ardi tackle tariffs, Gen Z’s middle management crisis, and the work-from-home debate. As Trump’s economic policies continue reshaping global trade, we look at the real-world impact of escalating tariffs, Canada and Mexico’s shifting str…

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Tomato Tariffs, AI's Sputnik Moment and Taliban Tourism 45:32

4M ago45:32

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Rob and Ardi dive into the latest on tariffs, AI disruptions, and surprising tourism trends. We break down the new wave of tariffs, their impact on global trade, and what they signal for U.S. economic strategy. Plus, we explore China’s DeepSeek AI breakthrough, the EU’s struggle to stay com…

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2025 Predictions Episode 22:24

4M ago22:24

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Welcome to Trade Splaining, the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life without putting you to sleep! In our first episode of 2025, Rob and Ardi dive into a new year of trade predictions, global trends, and some surprising insights about life, business, and...sausages? In This Episode: 2025 Trade Predictions: What’…

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Dori Zavala - Rights, Clearances & Cash: The Roadmap to a Solid Production 44:37

5M ago44:37

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In this insightful episode of Go for Production, host Brandon Riley sits down with Dori Zavala as they talk everything legal. With over 23 years of experience in legal, business, and finance, Dori has made it her mission to guide filmmakers through the often-overlooked yet critical world of film financing, legalities, and production clearances. She…

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Predicting Economic Trends, Indigenous Art, and the Revival of Mercantilism 45:11

5M ago45:11

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Episode 72: Predicting Economic Trends, Indigenous Art, and the Revival of Mercantilism In this week’s episode of Trade Splaining, Rob and Ardian explore the latest quirks and complexities of global trade and economics, with a special focus on cultural preservation. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear: 💄 Lipstick Economics: How luxury consumer trends hint at econo…

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Tarantulas, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: Ambassador Maria Pagan on Global Trade’s Future 44:34

6M ago44:34

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Episode 71: Tarantulas, Tariffs, and Trade Wars: Ambassador Maria Pagan on Global Trade’s Future In this week’s episode of Tradesplaining, Rob and Ardi tackle the unexpected, the essential, and the downright quirky in global trade and policy. Joined by Ambassador Maria Pagan, U.S. representative to the WTO, this episode offers insights and plenty o…

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Diverging Economies: US vs. EU, Turkey’s BRICS Pivot, and New Globalization Narratives ft. Nicholas Lamp 47:24

7M ago47:24

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Episode 70: Diverging Paths, Turkey’s BRICS Aspirations, and Narratives on Globalization ft. Nicholas Lamp Welcome to Episode 70 of Trade Splaining! In this episode, Rob and Ardi are joined by Nicholas Lamp, Associate Professor at Queen’s University, to discuss diverging economic approaches, shifting trade narratives, and some unexpected trends. Ke…

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Re-Globalization, Chinese Stimulus, and Worker-Centered Trade Policy ft. Ambassador Maria Pagan 50:59

8M ago50:59

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Welcome to Trade Splaining Episode 69! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardian are joined by Ambassador Maria Pagan, U.S. representative to the WTO, to discuss a wide range of timely topics in global trade. Key Topics Covered: Re-Globalization: What does the post-pandemic world look like? We explore how trade rules must evolve to meet the needs of 20…

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Trade, National Security and the WTO Walk Into a Bar 38:10

8M ago38:10

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Episode 68 – Trade, National Security, and the WTO Walk Into a Bar Welcome to Trade Splaining – the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life... without putting you to sleep. In this special WTO Public Forum edition, your hosts, Rob and Ardian, dive deep into national security, global trade, and even kebabs. Episode …

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Cheese Wars, Coal's Comeback, and Strava Jockeys (It’s a thing) 33:24

9M ago33:24

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Episode 67: Cheese Wars, Coal's Comeback, and Strava Jockeys (It’s a thing) Welcome to Episode 67 of Tradesplaining! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into some of the most intriguing and unexpected topics in international trade, business, and expat life. Here’s what’s on the agenda: - The Cheese War: Explore the brewing conflict over chee…

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Jens Jacob - CEO of Saturation.io discusses financial systems in filmmaking 42:53

10M ago42:53

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In this episode we talk with Jens Jacob CEO of Sypher Studios and CEO of Saturation.io Jens is an experienced Producer. Some of his films include After Death, The Heart of Man and Don't Feed the Children. Saturation.io offers a user-friendly, comprehensive, and efficient solution for film budgeting, payments, and actualization. Their platform is de…

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More EU Regulations, Shifting Summer Tourism and Uncovering Why Politicians Lie About Trade with Dimitry Grozoubinski 45:17

10M ago45:17

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Tradesplaining Podcast Episode 66: More EU Regulations, Shifting Summer Tourism and Uncovering Why Politicians Lie About Trade with author Dimitry Grozoubinski --- Episode Summary Welcome to Episode 66 of the Tradesplaining podcast! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardi dive into the complexities of international trade, explore shifting tourism trend…

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AI, China(again) and Rethinking Supply Chains with Peter S. Goodman 49:13

11M ago49:13

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Welcome to Episode 65 of Tradesplaining! This week, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into the intricacies of the U.S. borrowing its way to economic growth, the role of AI in trade, and, of course, the ever-relevant topic of China. They also sit down with Peter S. Goodman, Global Economic Correspondent for The New York Times, to discuss his latest book, "H…

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The Tariffs Keep on Coming, While Mexico is Stuck in the Middle 38:47

1y ago38:47

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Episode 64 - "The Tariffs Keep on Coming, While Mexico is Stuck in the Middle" Hosts: Ardian Mollabeqiri and Robert Skidmore Guest: Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at Maersk --- Episode Summary Welcome to Episode 64 of Trade Splaining, the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life without p…

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Bidenomics, Swiss Voters & Navigating the Path to Net-zero (or not) 39:06

1y ago39:06

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Episode 63 - Bidenomics, Swiss Voters & Navigating the Path to Net-zero (or not) Episode Overview: In this thought-provoking episode of Tradesplaining, hosts Rob and Marty delve into the complexities of global trade policies, the implications of Swiss electoral decisions, and the realistic challenges of achieving net-zero emissions. Key topics incl…

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More Supply Chain Disruptions, Baltimore Bridge Collapse and Trade Statistics 41:09

1y ago41:09

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Episode 62: Unraveling the Threads of Global Trade and the Quirks of Expat Life Welcome to Episode 62 of TradeSplaining, where your hosts, Rob and Ardi, along with special guest Don Brasher, dive deep into the intricacies of international trade, business, and the expat experience. Get ready to be enlightened and entertained as we explore everything…

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Unpacking MC13 while Switzerland, India and EFTA Make Trade Great Again 41:04

1y ago41:04

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Episode 61: Unpacking MC13 while Switzerland, India and EFTA Make Trade Great Again Hosts: Rob and Ardian Episode Summary: Welcome to Tradesplaining, where we unravel the complex world of international trade, business, and expat life. In Episode 61, we delve into the aftermath of MC 13, explore the trade dynamics between Switzerland, India, and the…

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WTO Ministerial Conference MC13, Climate Change, Inflation & More Fragmentation 44:27

1+ y ago44:27

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Welcome to Episode 60 of Trade Splaining. This episode, we're zooming into the challenges global policymakers face at MC13 in Abu Dhabi, touching on climate change, inflation, and the fragmentation affecting the global economic landscape. Key Highlights: Global Policymaker's Dilemma: We dive into the pressing issues facing global policymakers, incl…

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Red Sea Shipping, Sustainable Farming in the EU and More Evergrande 40:10

1+ y ago40:10

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Episode 59: Red Sea Shipping, Sustainable Farming in the EU and More Evergrande with Simon Evenett Welcome to Episode 59 of Tradesplaining - This week, we cool our ambitions on a new global trade route through the Middle East, delve into the EU's farm-to-fork policy causing a stir in Geneva, and explore economic jenga in the Chinese real estate sec…

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Talking FairTrade in an Age of Inflation and the EV Hunger Games 45:54

1+ y ago45:54

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Tradesplaining Episode 58: Fairtrade in an Age of Regulation and The Bow Tax In the 58th episode of the Tradesplaining podcast, hosts Rob and Ardian explore international trade, business, and expat life. They discuss U.S. chip restrictions affecting markets for graphics chip manufacturer NVIDIA, the relevance of Fairtrade in an era of regulation, a…

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Year-End Episode: Unpacking COP28, Reflecting on 2023 and Predictions for 2024 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

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In this year-end episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Rob and Ardian discuss significant events in international trade in 2023 and predict potential trends for 2024. They recap COP 28, identify the new challenges within trading systems such as supply chain crises, and talk about changes in local news and living situations due to inflation. The duo als…

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Early Returns from COP 28, Tesla vs Swedish Workers and the Global Minimum Corporate Tax 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

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On Episode 56: 👉 Early returns from COP 28, land the adventures of a rare duck in geneva. 👉 Tesla goes at it with Swedish workers and what it could mean for the future of labor rights 👉 Global Minimum Corporate Tax facing doubts Also joining Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore this episode is Valerie Picard, Head of Trade at the International Ch…

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A Cloudier Path to a Low-Carbon Future, US Trade Policy Setbacks in Asia & More China De-risking 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

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On Episode 55: 👉 Do high interest rates, inflation and geopolitical tensions and other factors driving an increased focus on energy security make the path to a low-carbon future look less straightforward? 👉 Looking at the Biden administrations failure to reach an agreement on the trade pillar of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Agreement (IPEF) …

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Green Transition’s Winners & Losers, Nearshoring Positives(?) and Covid Supply Shocks 3 Years Later 42:56

1+ y ago42:56

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On Episode 54: 👉 Will workers be left out of the coming Green Transition? 👉 Does nearshoring mean that American manufacturing is back? 👉 How COVID-related supply shocks continue to affect commodity markets - this time fertilizer 👉 Blancpain, Rob and Lars's Trade Splaining spinoff, and more! Also joining Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore this e…

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Fragmented Trade, CBAM, COP28 and EVs 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

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On Episode 53: 👉 Looking ahead to COP28 👉 The EU leaning in with the CBAM finally taking effect October 1 👉 Winners and Losers from a fragmenting trade enviornment 👉 Electric vehicles encapsulating many of the issues we see around trade, labor and the environment Joining Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore this episode is Fitore Pula of the Inte…

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China’s Lagging Growth, Digital Trade and Slowing Auto Industry Demand 39:21

2y ago39:21

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On Episode 52: 👉 Looking at how slumping demand in China may to be dragging down global trade 👉 Why the days of tax free Digital Trade may be slowly coming to an end 👉 Why auto industry sales may be the canary in the coal mine for global growth Joining Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore this episode is Ann-Kathrin Zotz and Caroline Foerster of …

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Climate Change, War, AI & the Hollywood Writers Strike 40:46

2y ago40:46

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#TradeSplaining is back with a new episode! Listen wherever you get you podcasts :http://ibit.ly/uJzpT 👉 Looking at how Climate Change, AI and War are Changing trade in ways that are increasingly visible 👉 How the Hollywood writers strike marks a new chapter when talking about technology and labor 👉 More animal stories in Switzerland: this time att…

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China’s Turn in the Trade War, De-Risking and Wageflation ft. Arancha González Laya 51:22

2y ago51:22

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On this special milestone episode, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Arancha Gonzalez, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po for former Foreign Minister of Spain, for an even more special in person interview to discuss what it will take to make multilateralism work, what a more realistic EU policy…

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Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence and Microchips ft. Chris Miller, author of Chip War 39:20

2y ago39:20

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On this episode, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Chris Miller, Associate Professor of International History at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Jeane Kirkpatrick Visiting Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and author of "Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology" t…

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Commercial Real Estate Prices, Changing Luxury Trends and Climate Change(ing) Supply Chains 38:37

2y ago38:37

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On this episode, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Annette Ssemuwemba, Deputy Executive Director at the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) at the World Trade Organization (WTO), to discuss the rationale behind promoting trade for least developed countries, and veggie kebabs. They also look at warnings about commercial real…

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Robert 'Skid' Skidmore - All things to consider when working with background actors 26:50

2y ago26:50

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In this episode we talk with Robert "Skid" Skidmore about his experience working with background actors. Skid is an experienced Assistant Director and host of the Below The Line Podcast. A few of the shows that Skid has worked on include Veep, Entourage, Spider Man 2, Arrested Development, Big Fish, The West Wing and many more.. Visit his website a…

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An Ever Worsening Global Outlook, China & Brazil, and Market Access is Still a Thing 36:12

2y ago36:12

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On this episode, we're joined by Kent Wilska, Director of the Sustainable Trade Unit at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, to discuss what a Sustainable Trade Unit does, why Finland has one...and why hot water is a key criteria for living in Scandinavia We also look at more warnings about the global economic outlook - this time from the I…

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Credit Suisse, a Renewed Focus on Africa & Tariffs Are Still Bad (apparently) 39:53

2y ago39:53

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On this episode, we're joined by Iana Dreyer, Founder and Editor of Borderlex, to discuss the state of EU and US trade relations, where we go from here and also...why pizza > kebab We also touch base on the fallout from Credit Suisse collapse, the renewed focus on the African continent as the race for raw materials fueling the green transition hits…

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Emerging India, SVB, & Human Rights Still in the Spotlight 44:38

2y ago44:38

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On this episode, we're joined once again by Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly, Director of the University of Geneva and NYU Stern Center's for Business and Human Rights to discuss the state of play for business and human rights work post-Covid and what it meant for developing countries. We also touch base on the latest on India's continued emergence…

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China, Supply Chains, The World Bank & Climate Change 39:34

2+ y ago39:34

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On this episode, we're joined once again by Jan Hoffmann, Chief - Trade Logistics Branch at UNCTAD, to discuss the state of play for the shipping industry post-Covid, what it's meant for developing countries and what trends to look out for as we get deeper into 2023? We also touch base on the latest is the gradual escalation of economic tensions be…

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Rose Beale - Using people skills when working in production 18:12

2+ y ago18:12

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In this episode we speak with Rose Beale (@laurenrosebeale on Instagram) about using people skills when solving problems and working in production. Rose has worked as a Production Coordinator, Supervisor & Production Manager on numerous film and tv shows. Some of her credits include Just Mercy, The First Purge, Kidnap, LBJ, The Expendables 2 and ma…

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Nearshoring, Green Subsidies & ChatGPT 38:28

2+ y ago38:28

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On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Richard Baldwin, author and Professor of International Economics at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, Switzerland joins Trade Splaining once again to discuss how what advances in AI like ChatGPT mean for his past predictions on the future of work and inte…

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The Death of Globalization (again), More China and the WTO 40:59

2+ y ago40:59

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On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Alessandro Fedele, Global Head, Private Sector, Innovative Financing, Strategy and Support at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC. They talk about the private sectors relationship to humanitarian aid and discover wh…

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2022 Re-Splained 36:39

2+ y ago36:39

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On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore look back on the year that was 2022 and recap the biggest new stories and trends and look forward to 2023 and what the forecast looking ahead. The include rising trade tensions between the US and the EU, the WTO, anti-trust and Big Tech, China's de-coupling, the rise a…

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COP27, the Latest on the Global Minimum Tax & Talking Davos Man with Peter S. Goodman of the New York Times 44:42

2+ y ago44:42

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On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Peter S. Goodman, Global Economics Correspondent for the New York Times and author of Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World. They talk about why he believes rising inequality and the concentration of wealth among billionaires has come not onl…

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US Export Controls on China, More Inflation & Thinking Regionally When Talking Globalization 40:12

2+ y ago40:12

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On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Shannon O'Neil, Vice President, Deputy Director of Studies, and Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations They talk about why we should look closer to home when talking about the benefits of G…

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John Francis Collins - Tools and tricks to working in Locations 41:47

2+ y ago41:47

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In this episode we talk with John Francis Collins about his experience working as a Location Scout, Location Manager and ALM. John is a veteran Locations Expert who has worked on countless movies. A few of the films that John has worked on include Emancipation, 12 years of slave, One night in Miami, Your Honor and Mississippi Grind.…

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Exporting Inflation, China’s Belt & Road 2.0 and How Unions Got Their Groove Back 43:05

2+ y ago43:05

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On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Caroline Freund, Dean of the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy and former Global Director of Trade, Investment and Competitiveness at the World Bank. They talk about how political considerations are shifting trade patterns, what students a…

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China, Trade Deals & Changing Perceptions 42:48

2+ y ago42:48

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On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski, lead trainer of ExplainTrade, Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform at the Graduate Institute's Centre for Trade and Economic Integration, and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde’s School of Law. They talk ab…

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Taiwan, Tech & the WTO 39:52

3y ago39:52

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On this episode of Trade Splaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined Bryce Baschuk, Geneva-based reporter for Bloomberg News. They talk about what it's like covering the WTO, how covering the trade beat has evolved over the past decade, and why there is still hope. Ardian and Rob also talk about the latest news related to how…

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China, Trade Fragmentation and How To Avert a Food Crisis 35:18

3y ago35:18

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On this episode of TradeSplaining, hosts Ardian Mollabeciri and Robert Skidmore are joined Ian Goldin - Director of the Martin School and Professor at the University of Oxford. They talk about why globalization gets such a bad rap, where it can be improved and how it can be a solution to many of the worlds issues. Ian also muses on why the world al…

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