Best What S A Battle Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Fortunes of war: is Russia’s economy slowing? 23:30

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The collapse of Russia’s wartime economy has long been foretold, yet massive fiscal stimulus has compensated for the effect of sanctions. Though the pinch is now being felt, the labour market is surprisingly resilient. Protesters in China are getting more creative. And why car touchscreens are a hazard. Listen to what matters most, from global poli…

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How The AI Economy Could Collapse 54:51

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Scott and Ed break down a wave of AI spending news. They also discuss the circular deal theory emerging in AI and why it concerns them from an antitrust perspective. Then they unpack data that demonstrates how lower income Americans are doing and examine why some of the traditional economic data has been distorted by inequality. Vote for Prof G Mar…

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Under different thumbs: a scant TikTok deal 23:10

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President Donald Trump’s executive order ostensibly puts a years-long debate to bed. But questions persist about who will own—and influence—TikTok’s American operations. We examine the evidence on how climate change will aid the spread of dengue fever, a brutal and potentially deadly disease. And a tribute to Patrick McGovern, who obsessively recre…

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AI, TikTok, and the Battle for Media’s Future — ft. Mark Cuban 1:06:26

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Ed and Scott are joined by Mark Cuban, serial entrepreneur and investor, to discuss the challenges facing today’s media ecosystem. Mark shares his take on what happened with Jimmy Kimmel, his thoughts on the TikTok deal, and how he believes AI will ultimately impact employment. He also explains why he thinks social media should be age-gated — and w…

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Home truths: Ukraine’s internal strains 21:15

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A snapshot of the country reveals deepening military and economic problems—and, perhaps above all, political ones. America’s efforts to clamp down on skilled-worker visas will have far-reaching unintended consequences. And globally, more children today are obese than underweight. We look at which countries are worst affected. Get a world of insight…

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What’s Driving 2025’s Gold Rush? & The Incredible Risk of Perpetual Futures Trading 23:01

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Ed is joined by Robert Haworth, Senior Investment Strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management, to unpack what’s fueling gold’s 40% rally this year. Then he breaks down the boom in perpetual futures trading and explains why the popular strategy is gambling, not investing. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out…

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On warhead be it: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan 22:27

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A long-suspected defence partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has burst into the open. We ask what Pakistan’s extension of its nuclear umbrella will mean. As Chinese brands sweep the world, some (such as Biemlfdlkk) are wisely changing their names. And a look through history at how authoritarians deal, or do not, with the comedians who moc…

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$100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal: Growth or Financial Engineering? & Oura Ring’s $11B Valuation 28:06

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Ed is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson, to break down Nvidia’s investment in OpenAI and what it illustrates about a new, potentially dangerous investment strategy emerging in AI. Then Ed explores the latest funding round for the company that makes the Oura Ring and dives into why it has become a standout player in the…

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States of disarray: the UN at 80 25:13

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Coffers running low and an increasingly absent principal member: the United Nations has never looked so precarious. We discuss its future amid uncertain geopolitics. The generative-AI explosion has mostly been driven by so-called large language models—but small ones look ever more attractive. And we meet the determined students who, against the odd…

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What the $100K H-1B Visa Fee Means for Big Tech + TikTok Deal Details Emerge 36:47

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Ed is joined by Peter Harrell of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to unpack the economic impact of Trump’s proposed entry fee for the H-1B visa program. Then, Dan Primack, business editor at Axios, joins the show to break down the latest developments on the TikTok deal, including who will control the algorithm and what the Murdochs’ i…

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One nation, under God, divisible: Charlie Kirk’s memorial 24:07

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Part commemoration, part megachurch meeting, largely political rally—the memorial service for Charlie Kirk revealed much about how the Trump administration intends to respond to his killing. Sunlight may have got a worse rap than it deserves; we examine the evidence of its benefits. And why today’s pop songstresses sing less about men’s evil deeds …

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TikTok, Warner Bros, and the Rise of the Ellison Empire 57:02

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Scott and Ed break down a huge week for the Ellisons and discuss what their pursuit of TikTok and Warner Bros. Discovery could mean for the future of media. Then they unpack fresh data on how people are using AI, identifying winners and losers in the space based on where the most value is being captured today. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsle…

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JAIpur to MumbAI: US firms invest in India 19:12

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India is becoming one of the largest markets for Artificial Intelligence and shaping how the technology develops. Our correspondent assesses what type of AI superpower the country could be. Tracking the meltdown at Swiss chocolatier Nestlé. And celebrating the life of Robert Redford. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to…

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Why Britain’s Economy Is Broken — ft. Jagjit Chadha 51:48

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Ed is joined by Jagjit Chadha, Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge, to discuss the major economic challenges facing the U.K. Professor Chadha also shares his insights on Brexit’s long economic shadow, how immigration has impacted the country, and where the U.S.-U.K. relationship stands today in light of…

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Wary pharma: AstraZeneca sours on UK 22:31

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Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has paused a £200m investment in Britain and could move its primary listing to America. Can the UK maintain its status as a “life-science superpower”? Why autonomous air wings are the future of war in the sky. And how scientists in the Caribbean are restoring the barrier reef through “coral IVF”. Listen to what matt…

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Fed Cuts Rates For First Time This Year & Winners and Losers of a TikTok Deal 35:35

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Ed breaks down the Fed’s interest rate decision with Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times. They dig into why the Fed cut rates yesterday and what that move means for the rest of the year. Then Ed and Scott discuss the details of the deal to keep TikTok in the U.S. and question who really comes out on top. Check out o…

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Offensive: UN calls it genocide, Israel persists 24:44

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A new United Nations report says Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute “genocide”. That has not deterred Binyamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, from mounting a ground offensive on Gaza City. The stakes – and steaks – of Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain. And life-hacks, Chinese style. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and bu…

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Retail Sales Rise on Strength of the Rich & Senate Confirms Stephen Miran to the Fed 24:35

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Ed breaks down the latest data on rising retail sales with Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. They dig into who’s really driving the increased spending, and what that means for the broader economy. Mark also offers a prediction for the Fed’s interest rate decision. Then Ed unpacks Stephen Miran’s background following his confirmation…

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Honey, we shrunk the kids: population fall 23:46

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Falling fertility makes a global decline in population inevitable. That will change the shape and make up of societies. But it may not make us poorer. Are large language models really woke? And reading is on the wane – and why that matters. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economi…

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U.S. & China Strike TikTok Deal? Paramount’s WBD Bid & Robinhood’s New Social Platform 37:33

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Ed breaks down the latest news that the U.S. and China have reached a framework of a deal to prevent a TikTok ban. He’s then joined by Rich Greenfield, co-founder and media/tech analyst at LightShed Partners, to discuss why David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Finally, Ed and Scott dive into R…

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Losing the plot: Brazil-US relations tested 24:45

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After Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for trying to organise a coup in 2023, Donald Trump accused Brazil of staging a “witch hunt”. How will America respond? Niche sports like padel and tag are now attracting sponsorship and broadcast deals. And meet the real Lord Downton: Julian Fellowes. Listen to what matters most, from global…

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The Fed’s September Dilemma: Is it Really Time to Cut Rates? 1:09:53

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Scott and Ed unpack what August’s inflation numbers mean for the Fed’s next move. Then, they dig into why companies are holding back from going public and whether eliminating quarterly earnings reports could change that. Finally, they turn to the spike in youth unemployment around the globe. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Alg…

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When the son comes up: the Murdoch succession battle 24:58

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A high-stakes tussle about who will take over Fox and News Corp from Rupert Murdoch has concluded; Lachlan, his eldest son, came out on top. Will the new boss be the same as the old boss? Our correspondent looks at kush, a synthetic opioid tearing through west Africa. And a look back on the life and style of Giorgio Armani. Get a world of insights …

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Why the AI Revolution Could Make or Break the Economy — ft. Justin Wolfers 1:05:39

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Ed and Scott are joined by Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, who returns to the show to discuss his outlook for the economy and the chances we’ll see a recession. He also shares his insights on the possibility that we’ll see stagflation, whether AI will cause an economic boom for the masses or t…

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Combative, conservative, cut down: Charlie Kirk 23:01

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America’s most prominent young conservative was assassinated while conducting one of his signature campus events. His death might only widen political divides. In Asia a broad trend of deflation points to lower prices but unhealthy economies. And what happens when spiritual leaders are given hallucinogens. Get a world of insights by subscribing to …

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Oracle Stock Roars 36%, Apple’s New Product Flop & Judge Blocks Lisa Cook Firing 37:09

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Ed is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson, to break down Oracle’s earnings and the market’s tremendous reaction. Then, Ed and Scott explore why Wall Street was not impressed with Apple’s latest product lineup. Finally, Ed takes a look at the decision from a Federal judge that President Trump cannot fire Lisa Cook for n…

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Strikes’ price: Israel’s shocking Doha attack 21:58

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Qatar had positioned itself as a regional mediator, a safe space for negotiations. Israel’s previously unthinkable airstrikes have put an end to that reputation, and to near-term peace talks for Gaza. As demand for chocolate grows just as climate change affects supply, science is weighing in on alternatives. And a data deep-dive on whether America’…

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Why China is Rearing For a Bull Run & The Largest Jobs Revision Ever 31:55

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Ed is joined by Alice Han, China economist and director at Greenmantle, to break down what’s been happening with China in the past week. Then, Ed dives into why the jobs market may be even weaker than we thought and why the reporting from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has gotten worse. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Alge…

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Buns in ovens: heatwaves and maternal health 23:06

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There is a growing awareness of how high temperatures affect expectant mothers and their babies. We look at the evidence for a climate-change effect that is already manifest. Marks and Spencer, a beloved retail chain, is emerging from sales slumps and recovering handily from a cyber-attack. And the policy moves to address India’s notoriously gridlo…

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Silicon Valley Dines with Trump, August Jobs Slump & Elon’s $1T Pay Package 39:59

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Ed and Scott unpack the recent tech dinner President Trump hosted at the White House. Then Ed is joined by Kathryn Anne Edwards, economist, economic policy consultant, and the host of The Optimist Economy podcast, to break down the August jobs report and what it means for the economy. And finally, Ed dives into the new $1 trillion pay package that …

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Go, fourth? France likely to lose another PM 21:50

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An unpopular budget will probably spark the ousting of another prime minister, Francois Bayrou—and with him goes another government. Parliamentary impasse is now business as usual, and voters are fed up. Getting Chinese spenders spending is tricky, so policy wonks are at last considering reforming the stingy pension system. And why so many people l…

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Navigating The Most Top-Heavy S&P 500 in History 1:08:21

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Scott and Ed break down what the deepening alliance between China, Russia, and India means for investors. They then examine the growing concentration of the S&P 500 and why the market looks more fragile than ever. Finally, they dissect the Trump family’s latest crypto play and try to tally up just how much the Trumps have made across their crypto v…

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For her eyes only: a new boss at MI6 27:25

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When the incoming chief of Britain’s secret services takes the helm on October 1st, she must balance competing priorities and navigate a world in which technology has made spycraft both tougher and riskier. Could nuclear power finally start to fulfil its potential? And remembering refugee and entrepreneur Stephanie Shirley. Listen to what matters m…

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Fortunes of war: is Russia’s economy slowing? 23:30

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How The AI Economy Could Collapse 54:51

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Under different thumbs: a scant TikTok deal 23:10

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AI, TikTok, and the Battle for Media’s Future — ft. Mark Cuban 1:06:26

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Home truths: Ukraine’s internal strains 21:15

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What’s Driving 2025’s Gold Rush? & The Incredible Risk of Perpetual Futures Trading 23:01

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On warhead be it: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan 22:27

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$100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal: Growth or Financial Engineering? & Oura Ring’s $11B Valuation 28:06

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States of disarray: the UN at 80 25:13

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What the $100K H-1B Visa Fee Means for Big Tech + TikTok Deal Details Emerge 36:47

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One nation, under God, divisible: Charlie Kirk’s memorial 24:07

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TikTok, Warner Bros, and the Rise of the Ellison Empire 57:02

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JAIpur to MumbAI: US firms invest in India 19:12

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Why Britain’s Economy Is Broken — ft. Jagjit Chadha 51:48

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Wary pharma: AstraZeneca sours on UK 22:31

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Fed Cuts Rates For First Time This Year & Winners and Losers of a TikTok Deal 35:35

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Offensive: UN calls it genocide, Israel persists 24:44

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Retail Sales Rise on Strength of the Rich & Senate Confirms Stephen Miran to the Fed 24:35

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Honey, we shrunk the kids: population fall 23:46

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U.S. & China Strike TikTok Deal? Paramount’s WBD Bid & Robinhood’s New Social Platform 37:33

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Losing the plot: Brazil-US relations tested 24:45

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The Fed’s September Dilemma: Is it Really Time to Cut Rates? 1:09:53

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When the son comes up: the Murdoch succession battle 24:58

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Why the AI Revolution Could Make or Break the Economy — ft. Justin Wolfers 1:05:39

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Combative, conservative, cut down: Charlie Kirk 23:01

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Oracle Stock Roars 36%, Apple’s New Product Flop & Judge Blocks Lisa Cook Firing 37:09

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Strikes’ price: Israel’s shocking Doha attack 21:58

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Why China is Rearing For a Bull Run & The Largest Jobs Revision Ever 31:55

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Buns in ovens: heatwaves and maternal health 23:06

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Silicon Valley Dines with Trump, August Jobs Slump & Elon’s $1T Pay Package 39:59

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Go, fourth? France likely to lose another PM 21:50

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Navigating The Most Top-Heavy S&P 500 in History 1:08:21

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For her eyes only: a new boss at MI6 27:25