CAPITAL CONNECTIONS

By ES

Capital Connections is an educational initiative with the goal of educating my peers – high school students – on the global political economic events that schools often neglect to teach fully, despite... more

5

77 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about CAPITAL CONNECTIONS:

How many episodes does CAPITAL CONNECTIONS have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

CAPITAL CONNECTIONS episodes:

November 02, 2021 The Impact of Climate Change on Economic Globalization with Mr. Thomas Friedman
In this episode, we explore the impacts of climate change on our increasingly globalized world and economy ahead of COP26 with the help of three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, NYT reporter, and author, Mr. Thomas Friedman. (Recorded 10/18/21)
...more
29min
August 29, 2021 The Global Legacy of Hong Kong with Mr. David Pierson
In this episode, we explore how Hong Kong's historically unique position in the world economy translates in modern-day Asia, especially in light of the region's waning pro-democracy movements. Giving us his valuable insight is Mr. David Pierson, the Southeast Asia correspondent for the LA Times. (Recorded August 13, 2021)
...more
39min
July 30, 2021 The China Angle: China and the United States' Push for Technological and Economic Self-Sufficiency with Mr. Stu Woo
In this episode, we discuss China's motives behind its drive for technological self-sufficiency amidst a technology "Cold War" between the U.S. and China, as well as the implications for countries, companies, and individuals globally. Providing valuable insight is Mr. Stu Woo, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who covers the U.S.-China technology rivalry, as well as 5G. (Recorded July 23, 2021)

...more
35min
June 15, 2021 The Rise of China and Subsequent Global Shifts in Power and Wealth with Ms. Susan Thornton
In this episode, we explore the global and Chinese domestic impacts of the continued industrialization of China following the Mao era with the help of accomplished career diplomat to Eastern Europe and Asia, Ms. Susan Thornton. (Recorded May 19, 2021)
...more
39min
June 07, 2021 The China-U.S. Trade War: Causes and Implications with Dr. Sarah Hsu
In this episode, we look at the global economic and political causes, as well as the long term ramifications, of the U.S. - China Trade War with the insight of economist and Chinese fintech expert Dr. Sara Hsu. (Recorded May 29, 2021)
...more
29min

FAQs about CAPITAL CONNECTIONS:

How many episodes does CAPITAL CONNECTIONS have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.