# implications (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover implications. Page: Feed: --- ## [America Has a Much Bigger Problem Than Interest Rates](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-has-a-much-bigger-problem-than-interest-rates--74484611) _2026-08-21 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 21, 2026 - Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor discuss why the Treasury's increasingly visible concern about long-term interest rates may be exposing a much deeper problem with U.S. debt, deficits and economic policy. They examine why attempts to suppress bond yields could ultimately lead to more monetary intervention, what rising oil and inflation pressures mean for policymakers, and why decades… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74484611/kyr_podcast_8_21.mp3) ## [Inflation Is Starting to Break the Consumer](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inflation-is-starting-to-break-the-consumer--74417266) _2026-08-20 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 20, 2026 - Chase Taylor discusses why weakening results from Walmart may be an important warning about the American consumer as inflation continues to erode real purchasing power. Chase also examines the rapid reversal of the Treasury's bond-market intervention, rising oil and agricultural prices, why he believes policymakers may eventually be forced toward a larger liquidity response, the… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74417266/kyr_podcast_8_20.mp3) ## [The Treasury Just Blinked. Here’s What Comes Next](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-treasury-just-blinked-here-s-what-comes-next--74341371) _2026-08-19 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 19, 2026 - Chase Taylor discusses the Treasury's unexpected move to increase buybacks of longer-duration bonds and why he believes it sends a much bigger signal than the size of the program itself. Chase explains why policymakers may be moving toward suppressing long-term yields, what that could mean for the dollar, inflation and precious metals, and why today's relatively small… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74341371/kyr_podcast_8_19.mp3) ## [The Inflation Problem Nobody Is Watching Yet](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-inflation-problem-nobody-is-watching-yet--74275880) _2026-08-18 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 18, 2026 - Chase Taylor discusses why soaring diesel costs may become a much bigger inflation problem than markets or policymakers are anticipating. He explains how diesel flows through transportation, agriculture, construction, home services and supply chains—and why rising freight costs could eventually show up in prices far beyond the gas station. Chase also examines pressure from oil… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74275880/kyr_podcast_8_18.mp3) ## [Murray Stein on Jung, the Shadow, & Individuation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/Murray-Stein-on-Jung--the-Shadow---Individuation-e3nhrqt) _2026-08-18 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this episode, Dr. Murray Stein shares insights into Jungian psychology, focusing on dreams, the individuation process, and the importance of conscious self-awareness. Discover how understanding your unconscious can lead to greater wholeness and societal harmony. Dr. Stein is a graduate of Yale University (B.A. and M.Div.), the University of Chicago (Ph.D.), and the C.G. Jung Institut-Zurich… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/124366109/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2F430037274-44100-2-8d5ae76d45ce2.mp3) ## [The Iran Risk Markets Aren’t Prepared For](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-iran-risk-markets-aren-t-prepared-for--74227785) _2026-08-17 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 17, 2026 - Chase Taylor discusses a risk surrounding Iran and global energy markets that he believes investors may be overlooking: whether Iran could attempt to break the blockade through force as economic pressure continues to build. Chase also examines oil's latest breakout, rising long-term Treasury yields, deteriorating Chinese economic data, the potential for Chinese stimulus, and the… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74227785/kyr_podcast_8_17.mp3) ## [The Biggest Investment Opportunity May Be the One You're Ignoring](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-biggest-investment-opportunity-may-be-the-one-you-re-ignoring--74013654) _2026-08-14 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 14, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why some of the most interesting investment opportunities may be hiding outside today's most crowded trades. They explore the enormous demographic shift created by an aging population, second- and third-order effects from GLP-1 drugs, healthcare and medical technology, and why powerful macro trends can matter more than chasing whatever is currently making… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74013654/kyr_podcast_8_14.mp3) ## [Zach Is Turning Bullish… So What Could Go Wrong?](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/zach-is-turning-bullish-so-what-could-go-wrong--73941845) _2026-08-13 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 13, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why the stock market may have room for another leg higher despite many of the risks they've been warning about—and what could derail it. They break down cooling inflation data, the possibility that inflation returns, surprising performance beneath the surface of the AI trade, hyperscaler spending, China's increasingly competitive industrial economy, and an… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73941845/kyr_podcast_8_13.mp3) ## [The Most Dangerous Thing an Investor Can Believe](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-dangerous-thing-an-investor-can-believe--73871275) _2026-08-12 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 12, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss why one of the most valuable skills in investing may be the willingness to admit when you're wrong—and why political identity, ideology and confirmation bias can make that increasingly difficult. They also break down the latest developments around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, why a prolonged stalemate could actually increase Iran's incentive to escalate,… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73871275/kyr_podcast_8_12_2.mp3) ## [Aviel Ginzburg: What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About the AI Boom](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aviel-ginzburg-what-everyone-is-getting-wrong-about-the-ai-boom--73866724) _2026-08-12 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 12, 2026 - Zach Abraham sits down with tech founder and investor Aviel Ginzburg for a wide-ranging conversation about what investors may be getting wrong about artificial intelligence. Aviel explains why AI can simultaneously produce a massive financial bubble and a genuine technological revolution, where he sees the biggest bottlenecks and opportunities, why billion-dollar AI investments… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73866724/kyr_podcast_8_12.mp3) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ABLwptOg03KH) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [The AI Boom Is Running Into a Math Problem](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ai-boom-is-running-into-a-math-problem--73829817) _2026-08-11 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 11, 2026 - Zach and Chase discuss the increasingly difficult math behind the AI buildout as projected infrastructure spending climbs into the trillions, while the productivity gains needed to justify that investment remain far less obvious. They also break down escalating attacks on global oil infrastructure, why Iran may be content to let the current standoff drag on, tomorrow's… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73829817/kyr_podcast_8_11.mp3) ## [AI Is Financing Its Own Boom](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-is-financing-its-own-boom--73778486) _2026-08-10 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 10, 2026 – Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor dig into one of the strangest dynamics in the AI buildout: companies helping finance the customers buying their own products. They discuss Nvidia’s reported push toward a massive financing structure, why real AI demand can coexist with serious questions about capital scarcity and return on investment, and why Zach is willing to reconsider parts of… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73778486/kyr_podcast_8_10.mp3) ## [What Lies Beneath: An Updated Outlook on the Economy and Investing](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/notwa-081026/) _2026-08-10 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ The summer of 2026 has been dominated by the AI boom. Some fear that AI is advancing too quickly for thoughtful regulation. Others worry that end-user revenues will lag too far behind massive capital spending and fast-growing debt. From an economic perspective, AI is pure momentum, generating huge profit gains, adding to investment spending, boosting upper-income consumer spending via a wealth… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yqyd5sxw8pq9beu4/audio_081026.mp3) ## Choose the Better Thing _2026-08-09 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ In this message Douglas explores how the example of Mary and Martha can help us understand more about ourselves and how we feel close to God. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19619087-choose-the-better-thing.mp3) ## [AI Is Making Money...Just Not Where You Think](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-is-making-money-just-not-where-you-think--73638931) _2026-08-07 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 7, 2026 – AI is generating enormous amounts of revenue—but Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor argue investors may be confusing the money being made building AI with the money ultimately generated using it. They revisit the AI bull case, the extraordinary capital spending behind the buildout, and why the companies selling the picks and shovels may be telling a very different story from the… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73638931/kyr_podcast_8_7.mp3) ## [The AI Bear Case Just Got Much Harder](https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ai-bear-case-just-got-much-harder--73583341) _2026-08-07 · Know Your Risk Podcast_ August 6, 2026 – Has the AI debate reached a turning point? Zach Abraham and Chase Taylor revisit one of their biggest investing themes after hearing a compelling counterargument from venture capitalist Gavin Baker. They discuss why the AI buildout may be more durable than skeptics expected, whether capital spending is actually creating long-term value, rising Treasury yields, oil's rebound, and… [Listen](https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73583341/kyr_podcast_8_6.mp3) ## [Yen Turning Point](https://rwerner.substack.com/p/yen-turning-point) _2026-08-03 · Richard A. Werner, D.Phil. · Richard Werner’s Substack_ While official intervention captures the headlines, the credit creation fundamentals are the strongest indication of a change in direction of the yen against the US dollar ## The Neighbour Question _2026-08-02 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ In this message Douglas connects receiving eternal life with one of the best known and most loved parables - the parable of The Good Samaritan [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19585805-the-neighbour-question.mp3) ## [The People versus Inflation](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/notwa-0727/) _2026-07-27 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ No one liked the defendant. That much was clear. But when the jury retired to consider their verdict, they hardly knew where to start. The case was so confusing and the judge’s instructions hardly seemed adequate. “Perhaps”, suggested the foreman, “we should start with a list of questions…” [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pei6yks9q8v2tuwy/audio_notwa_072726.mp3) ## Eagerly Desire _2026-07-26 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ In this message Douglas explores Biblical guidelines for prophecy in today’s local church. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19549944-eagerly-desire.mp3) ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qsrBqZ0SNKam) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [A Top Down View of the Earnings Surge](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/notwa-audio-0720/) _2026-07-20 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ The earnings season has started with a blast. As of Friday morning, 49 of the S&P500 companies had reported second-quarter earnings, with 85% beating expectations and the index on track for a blockbuster 23% year-over-year gain for the quarter. According to FactSet, analysts now expect S&P500 operating earnings to reach $340.74 for 2026 as a whole, up 24% from 2025, following strong back-to-back… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ghgru4rcb4fn5bbb/notwa_audio_072026_v1a33u3.mp3) ## [Reparations and New World Slavery](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/countersign/episodes/Reparations-and-New-World-Slavery-e3m7182) _2026-07-17 · Stewart Motha · Countersign_ Discussing New World slavery as irreparable evil with David Scott, Ruth and William Lubic Professor, Department of Anthropology, Columbia University, New York. We consider the destruction of forms of life through slavery, genocide, and colonialism and consider why there is a renewed demand for reparations now. How is responsibility for the past being renegotiated after the end of revolutionary… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/25737c7c/podcast/play/122962626/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F7248ef82-1d7f-6c27-d122-6b6f13112ce7.mp3) ## [The Fed Communications Debate: Bernanke Versus Warsh](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/notwa-713/) _2026-07-13 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ Alan Greenspan, who served as Fed Chairman for almost 20 years, died last month at the age of 100. He was a talented and faithful public servant who guided U.S. monetary policy through the stock market crash of 1987, the boom years of the 1990s and the dot-com bubble. He was thoughtful and witty in his public comments. However, he seemed to regard a lack of clarity as almost a virtue. He inherited… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u8zdpjwrr45kgg6b/notwa_audio-0713266ckbz.mp3) ## Seeing Satan Fall _2026-07-12 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ In this message Douglas explores the Biblical origins of Satan and how Jesus’ authority is delegated to those who follow him. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19480307-seeing-satan-fall.mp3) ## [Consumer Sentiment and the Stock Market](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/consumer-sentiment-and-the-stock-market/) _2026-07-06 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ Despite very average economic performance, consumer sentiment remains at extraordinarily low levels. While there are many interesting aspects to this phenomenon, one is of particular relevance to investors. As we show on page 32 of the Guide to the Markets, peaks and troughs in consumer sentiment have, for many years, been powerful contra-indicators of stock market performance over the subsequent… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g4sai5yww3dj76wv/audio-0706_v1.mp3) ## Harvest of Plenty _2026-07-05 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ Mission is offering hope to those without hope and setting prisoners free. In this message we hear Jesus calling us to be part of the adventure. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19445379-harvest-of-plenty.mp3) ## [The Healing of Housing](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/notwa-29-th-june/) _2026-06-29 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ In the pantheon of running injuries, there is a well-established hierarchy. A recreational runner, finishing any marathon, or exerting themselves at half that distance, can expect to come down with delayed onset muscle soreness, otherwise known as DOMS. Starting from barely a twinge at the finish line, the pain rises in intensity over the next few days, with your quads telling you firmly that your… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nr6m73jkvxaq2vej/audio_062926.mp3) ## 260628 Consider Others _2026-06-28 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ In this sermon we see Jesus correcting the disciples of attitudes that left unchecked sour relationships and splinter churches. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19411808-260628-consider-others.mp3) ## [The MOU and Warsh: A Changing Macro Landscape](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/the-mou-and-warsh-a-changing-macro-landscape/) _2026-06-22 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ Last week, as a frothy stock market continued to zigzag across a high plateau, two events occurred with significant implications for the macroeconomic outlook. First, the President signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, potentially bringing the Iran war to a close. Second, Kevin Warsh presided over his first meeting as Fed Chairman, resulting in a slightly more hawkish tilt to monetary… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8gmqvnnv374wqx3m/notwa_audio_062226_v1aa88p.mp3) ## [The Inflation Outlook and Fed Policy under New Leadership](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/the-inflation-outlook-and-fed-policy-under-new-leadership/) _2026-06-15 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ Last Wednesday’s CPI report, while not a surprise, still showed a year-over-year inflation rate of 4.2% - higher than in any month since April, 2023. For investors, this raises a number of questions. First, is this the peak for U.S. inflation and, if it is, how fast will inflation fall from here? Second, are we looking at the right inflation rate, anyway, given differences between CPI and PCE… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/q56bvadafbxzhnw9/notwa_audio_061526_v18rud5.mp3) ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7EnkG6aGIULH) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Escalation of the war on Iran is likely: The true aim is to make war on China](https://rwerner.substack.com/p/the-war-against-iran-is-likely-to) _2026-06-08 · Richard A. Werner, D.Phil. · Richard Werner’s Substack_ We are witnessing a replay of the situation before August 1914, when Germany's economic success & transport corridor plans were seen as lethal challenge to British hegemony requiring total war ## Glory in the Valley _2026-06-07 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ In this sermon Douglas explores how Jesus comes to us in our valley’s and dark places. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19305905-glory-in-the-valley.mp3) ## Three In One _2026-06-07 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ Why do Christians hold that the Trinity is essential to their faith? In this message Douglas explores how grappling with the idea “three in one” can not only deepen our relationship with God but also place it on a much firmer foundation. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19266484-three-in-one.mp3) ## [Investing in a Divergent Economy](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/investing-in-a-divergent-economy/) _2026-06-01 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ Two weeks ago, Sari and I took a vacation - an extended road trip down the East Coast as far as Charleston and then inland back to New York through the Appalachians. On a long driving stretch on the way back, we stopped at a Jersey Mike’s just off the highway for some much needed nourishment. As we were waiting to pay, a talkative man, in the height of good humor, was ordering behind us. I don’t… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/33taif72zm3duc6k/audio_v1.mp3) ## [James Hollis on Mortality, Meaning, and Courage](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/James-Hollis-on-Mortality--Meaning--and-Courage-e3k5aac) _2026-05-31 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this interview, Professor James Hollis explores the nature of creativity, the challenges of stagnation, and the importance of courage and individuation at different life stages. We discuss how to navigate thresholds, setbacks, and the search for meaning in a complex, uncertain world. Download the full transcript - https://throughconversations.kit.com/2c37da1a94 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/120809228/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-31%2F425246164-44100-2-8af91095cd53e.mp3) ## [Five Scenarios for the Federal Debt](https://notesontheweekahead.podbean.com/e/five-scenarios-for-the-federal-debt/) _2026-05-25 · Notes on the Week Ahead_ The Financial Accounts of the United States is a quarterly Federal Reserve publication containing a great many large numbers but very little commentary, presumably because the authors feel the numbers speak for themselves. And the numbers do speak rather loudly. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ph3fvvufjce9w2a3/notwa_audio-052526.mp3) ## The Wedding Feast _2026-05-24 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ In this message Douglas explores God’s invitation to the “good and the bad” to attend the most wonderful of celebrations. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19228002-the-wedding-feast.mp3) ## [The Truth About Aliens - Avi Loeb](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/The-Truth-About-Aliens---Avi-Loeb-e3jlnt7) _2026-05-20 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this episode, Professor Avi Loeb discusses recent government disclosures on unidentified aerial phenomena, the scientific approach to studying extraterrestrial objects, and the societal implications of discovering extraterrestrial life. He shares insights from the Galileo Project, analyzes interstellar objects, and explores the potential impact of alien contact on humanity. Download the full… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/120298855/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-20%2F424567106-44100-2-6786c89bc1d2a.mp3) ## Where Glory Dwells _2026-05-17 · Douglas Bradley's Podcast_ What was so special about this miracle that Peter didn’t tell anyone until after the resurrection? What made this miracle so unique that it’s the only miracle, apart from the resurrection, that Peter directly refers to in the Bible? In this message Douglas explores what the transfiguration tells us about Jesus and ourselves. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/181118/episodes/19188955-where-glory-dwells.mp3) ## [Roy Baumeister on Meaning, Parenting, & Relationships](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/Roy-Baumeister-on-Meaning--Parenting---Relationships-e3j965t) _2026-05-12 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this conversation, Roy Baumeister dives into the intricate relationship between psychology, meaning, self-control, and identity. He reflects on his journey into psychology, the evolution of identity in modern society, and the impact of societal changes on self-discovery. The discussion also explores the significance of willpower, the dynamics of parenting, and the role of self-control in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/119887485/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-12%2F424014775-44100-2-fc3e3a1756a29.mp3) ## [How to Find Purpose in Uncertain Times - Josh Hicks](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/How-to-Find-Purpose-in-Uncertain-Times---Josh-Hicks-e3i8od4) _2026-04-21 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this conversation, Professor Josh Hicks explores the scientific basis of meaning, how it develops, and its critical role in our well-being amidst modern uncertainties. Discover practical strategies to maintain and rebuild a sense of purpose, coherence, and authenticity in life. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Science of Meaning 03:00 The Four Pillars of Meaning 05:42 The Impact of Life Events on… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/118824804/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-21%2F422562053-44100-2-960adb7a5948d.mp3) ## [Post-Orban Hungary: Economic Implications of Regime Change in Budapest](https://rwerner.substack.com/p/showdown-in-budapest-eudeep-state) _2026-04-08 · Richard A. Werner, D.Phil. · Richard Werner’s Substack_ US Vice-President JD Vance travelled to Budapest to back a Hungarian Prime Minister under pressure from a foreign-backed challenger who could reshape EU politics ## [The Crisis of Being Human Today – Kirk Schneider](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/The-Crisis-of-Being-Human-Today--Kirk-Schneider-e3hhdvh) _2026-04-06 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this interview, Kirk Schneider discusses his upcoming book 'The Vibrant Center,' exploring a new consciousness to address polarization, fear, and the importance of presence, discernment, and embracing life's mystery. Discover practical applications for fostering inner resilience and societal harmony. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kirk Schneider and His Work 02:25 The Vibrant Center: A New… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/118060465/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-6%2F421544547-44100-2-e56fe685eb8e1.mp3) ## ['Dumps & Dead Miners' - South African constitutionalism without constitution](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/countersign/episodes/Dumps--Dead-Miners---South-African-constitutionalism-without-constitution-e3h6hbj) _2026-03-30 · Stewart Motha · Countersign_ Discussion with Prof Tshepo Madlingozi, South African Human Rights Commissioner, on the legacy of colonialism and Apartheid as we approach the 30th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the adoption of the Constitution of South Africa, signed by President Mandela in 1996. Madlingozi speaks of his childhood lived in the midst of environmental racism and racist capitalism as… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/25737c7c/podcast/play/117703475/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-30%2Fc4c16a87-33a2-b893-85c4-22b00f4e23a0.mp3) ## [The 3 Pillars of a Meaningful Life - Thaddeus Metz](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/The-3-Pillars-of-a-Meaningful-Life---Thaddeus-Metz-e3gsr4s) _2026-03-24 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this conversation, Thaddeus Metz explores the nature of a meaningful life, contrasting subjective and objective views on meaning, and discusses the African concept of Ubuntu, the role of religion, and practical steps for finding purpose. Chapters 00:00 Exploring Meaning in Modern Life 02:22 The Role of Purpose and External Signals 04:42 Subjective vs. Objective Meaning 06:58 The African Concept… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/117385820/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-24%2F420643331-44100-2-b397c21101cb4.mp3) ## [The Untold Case for Peace in The Middle East - Hussain Abdul-Hussain](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/The-Untold-Case-for-Peace-in-The-Middle-East---Hussain-Abdul-Hussain-e3g39s0) _2026-03-07 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this episode, Hussain Abdul-Hussain discusses his recent book 'The Arab Case for Israel,' the current Middle East conflicts, and pragmatic pathways toward peace. He shares expert perspectives on regional dynamics, historical myths, and strategic solutions for lasting stability. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 00:49 The Arab Case for Israel: Overview of the Book 02:34 Reception… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/116548928/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-7%2F419503177-44100-2-336315c387e6a.mp3) ## [Fukushima - the art of staying with the trouble](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/countersign/episodes/Fukushima---the-art-of-staying-with-the-trouble-e3g2bd6) _2026-03-06 · Stewart Motha · Countersign_ How does art take us closer to the nature of the ongoing catastrophe in Fukushima? I visited the Fukushima nuclear reactor exclusion zone with art curator Jason Waite. The collective art project, 'Don't Follow the Wind', interrogates the nature of nuclear catastrophe with practices that mirror the duration of irradiation. We explore the history of extraction and colonisation of the Fukushima… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/25737c7c/podcast/play/116517734/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-6%2F2a0ebdd3-1f56-69ed-f0eb-97e9fc76376c.mp3) ## [The Hidden Psychology Running Your Life - David Robson](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/throughconversations/episodes/The-Hidden-Psychology-Running-Your-Life---David-Robson-e3ft53o) _2026-03-03 · Alex Levy · Through Conversations_ In this conversation, David Robson discusses the profound impact of our expectations on our lives, emphasizing the brain's role as a prediction machine. He explores how changing our narratives and mindsets can lead to personal growth, the benefits of stress, and the importance of self-compassion. The discussion also explores into the dynamics of relationships, the effects of loneliness on health,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fd4a7b64/podcast/play/116347448/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-3%2F419226903-44100-2-85d4e5005a748.mp3) ## [Time to reconsider tariff policy - and join it up with industrial and banking policy](https://rwerner.substack.com/p/time-to-reconsider-tariff-policy) _2026-02-28 · Richard A. Werner, D.Phil. · Richard Werner’s Substack_ Tariffs are not stupid, as Trump-opponents claim. But they have to be deployed as part of a high growth and development strategy to work ## [The Digital Panopticum Aims at Full-Spectrum Control - Even Restricting the Air You Breathe](https://rwerner.substack.com/p/the-digital-panopticum-aims-at-full) _2026-02-22 · Richard A. Werner, D.Phil. · Richard Werner’s Substack_ The Epstein files confirm many details about our ruling classes, how they operate & their hostile attitude towards us. All the more must we stay alert to their present plot to impose total control.