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The David McWilliams Podcast

David McWilliams & John Davis
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The aim of this weekly podcast is to make economics easy, uncomplicated and accessible. With the world at a political, technological and financial tipping point, economics has never been so important to all of us and yet, it’s made inaccessible and complicated by so many.

I’ve always thought what is complicated is rarely important and what is important is rarely complicated.

That will be our motto... more

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Around the world, people feel poorer, even when the numbers say we’ve never been richer. In Ireland, GDP is soaring, household wealth has more than doubled since 2014, and yet most families are pinned to their collar. Why? Because the official povert... more

We’re diving into the economics of borders, the lines we pretend are ancient but were mostly scratched into the earth by soldiers, surveyors and empire-builders with rulers. From Ukraine’s shifting frontlines to Dublin’s Herzog Park, to Northern Irel... more

We talk to writer and analyst Dan Wang, whose book Breakneck argues that China is an engineering state, run by people who build, while America, Ireland and the wider Anglosphere have become lawyer states, run by people who litigate. China lays highwa... more

Leaving the US after weeks on the road, we zoom out from New York and Washington and asks a question we almost never ask in Europe: what if the real future of geopolitics isn’t in Brussels, Beijing or DC, but in Central Asia? To get there, we bring i... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Wang
Technology analyst and author of 'Breakneck'
Author, technology analyst
Episode: China Explained with Dan Wang
Peter Frankopan
Professor and author of The Silk Roads
Episode: Is Central Asia the Next Front Line of Global Power? with Peter Frankopan
Kyla Scanlon
A rising economic superstar from the United States, author of 'In This Economy'
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Episode: Vibecession, AI Mania & The New Casino Economy with Kyla Scanlon
Andrew Maxwell
Irish comedian who just performed at the Riyadh Comedy Festival and has insights on Saudi society.
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Episode: Saudi the Kingmaker: Gaza, Trump & a New Middle East with Andrew Maxwell
John Byrne Murdoch
Political economist from the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: What is Radical Politics?
Donald Casey
Former Chief Executive of Rory McIlroy Inc.
Episode: The Economics of Golf
Brendan Greeley
Financial historian and writer for The Financial Times.
The Financial Times
Episode: America’s Dutch Disease: How Debt Became the World’s Hottest Export
Russell Jones
Former chief international economist at UBS, expert on the economic history of Japan
UBS
Episode: Japan: From Feudal Isolation to Economic Superpower
Matthew Ruddy
A young Irish entrepreneur who emigrated to Australia due to housing costs in Ireland
Episode: Generation Rent: How Housing Costs Are Exporting Ireland's Future

Host

David McWilliams
An economic podcaster and host known for making economics easy, uncomplicated, and accessible, with a lively discussion style that engages audiences beyond academic circles.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Centrist spin heavy

    McWilliams is very intelligent economist, however he clearly has an agenda and that’s centrism and more of what has led into the mire most of the world dwells in. He completely skipped over the South American politics element and dictatorships , militarism driving the spend and bloated government spend and dependence, hence the difference with Australia. As well, Australia being an island and an English colony also has a lot to do with the maintenance of their wealth. Then dragging it towards th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    D-phunk
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Excellent episode - The Pope’s Children

    Left West Cork in late 80s at 20. This was a fascinating look back at turning points in Ireland’s economic journey. I remember the older kids going off to see the Pope and the subsequent babies! Love the craic ye have chatting about the world in an accessible way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Window thoughts
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • FFS…

    “What is Radical Politics?”

    Painting Reform & co as being representative of the typical ‘western’ population, then dressing it up as a reasonable response by us all, but yet no mention of political & media manipulation of the issue, etc.

    And I’d forgotten that immigrants are responsible for the various housing crises throughout our world….!

    I was beginning to scratch my head, but then it all made sense with the usual ads for BP/Amex/Marriott/etc.

    And please do away with this daft idea that t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Drums 4 life
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • A relaxed and winding discussion on a variety of socio-economic and political topics.

    Podchaser
    4
    Seán
    2 months ago
  • Confident but clueless

    The David McWilliams podcast started out as being useful for getting a basic understanding of the Irish and global economy. That is until he starts talking about politics, or most things beyond economics. In his most recent episode, the whole premise of the episode was that “centrism” is actually “radical” and vice versa, that we have the words mixed up, because he assumes that “centrism” means what the general population thinks, which is an embarrassing and shows his level of knowledge of polit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    heyeiwnehu26262
    Ireland2 months ago

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There is a mix of positive and critical feedback regarding political commentary, with some finding it refreshingly candid while others feel it can be too partisan.
Many listeners value the educational aspect, noting they gain insights into the economy that are applicable to daily life and current events.
Listeners appreciate the humorous and engaging way complex economic topics are presented.

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#81
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#115
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#15
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#53
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#10
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#197
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Is Central Asia the Next Front Line of Global Power? with Peter Frankopan
Q: What are their major concerns? Who are they afraid of? What are they worried about?
Their concerns include everyone, specifically apprehension about being next in line after Ukraine and worry about water shortages and geopolitical intrigue.
Is Central Asia the Next Front Line of Global Power? with Peter Frankopan
Q: What sort of future are they imagining for their people?
They are very interested in listening to ideas and are engaged in asking questions about their vulnerabilities and how to fit within a global family of nations.
Is $4,000 Gold the First Crack in the Fiat Era?
Q: Why is gold rising in prices and what does it imply for the global economy?
The rising price of gold indicates a lack of confidence in fiat currencies, driven by economic and geopolitical concerns, as people turn to gold as a safe-haven asset.
Australia, Argentina & Ireland: A Tale of Three Economies
Q: Are we at risk of making bad decisions and going down this road?
Yes, because Ireland's recent political and economic decisions may lead it to replicate Argentina's mistakes due to a lack of productivity and an expanding welfare state.
Germany, 10 Years After “Wir Schaffen Das”, What Really Happened? with Katja Hoyer
Q: What is the current status of immigration policy in Germany?
Germany has suspended its current asylum policy and reinstated border controls, aiming for a more stringent immigration approach due to ongoing pressures and public sentiment.

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