DepDiv Podcast

We deep dive into the remarkable business acumen of Rose Blumkin, also known as "Mrs. B," a Russian immigrant who founded Nebraska Furniture Mart.

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We deep dive into an argument that the global rules-based trading system, particularly the World Trade Organization (WTO), is effectively defunct due to various factors including the "America First" and "dual circulation" strategies. 

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We deep dive into the controversy surrounding Shiino Karolina's win as Miss Japan, highlighting how her non-Japanese ethnicity and a later uncovered affair led to public backlash and the stripping of her title.

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We deep dive into a robust debate regarding India's grand strategy and its aspirations to become a great power. 

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We deep dive into "The Billionaire CEO Who Escaped Arrest and Left Japan in a Box," examines the complex narrative surrounding Carlos Ghosn's arrest and audacious escape from Japan.

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We deep dive into "The Problem Isn’t Colonization — It’s Islamization" from the "travelingisrael.com" channel argues that Western media selectively reports on conflicts in the Middle East, prioritizing Palestinian narratives while ignoring the persecution of minorities like the Druze, Christians, and others by Muslims.

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We deep dive into "After Xi" published in Foreign Affairs by Tyler Jost and Daniel C. Mattingly discusses the critical issue of political succession in China following Xi Jinping's era of consolidated power.

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We deep dive into the life and conquests of Batu, a grandson of Genghis Khan, focusing on his pivotal role in the Mongol Empire's western expansion.

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We deep dive into "How Russia Could Exploit a Vacuum in Europe: The Dangers of a Rapid Drawdown in American Forces," co-authored by Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, and Kate Johnston, outlines the potential vulnerabilities NATO faces if the United States rapidly reduces its military presence in Europe. 

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We deep dive into "15 of the Oldest Artifacts Ever Discovered.pdf" offers an overview of various ancient human-made objects from around the globe. It highlights the significance of these discoveries in reshaping our understanding of early human history and capabilities.

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