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Explaining Kamala’s VP Pick, the US Economy, Venezuela’s Fall and China’s Rise
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the implications of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' VP pick, the stock market chaos of Monday August 5th, the state of the U.S. economy, the economic collapse of Venezuela, and the growth of East Asian countries.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:27) Discussion on the VP pick
(08:49) Democrats and the strategy of 'Return to Normalcy'
(09:56) The Weirdness Discourse
(17:11) Sponsors: Babbel | WorkOS
(19:38) ‘Weirdness’ in politics
(23:44) Kamala's inconsistency
(26:16) Economic updates and market sentiment
(32:54) Economic indicators and unemployment trends
(36:23) Concerns about national debt
(40:00) The dollar milkshake theory
(42:07) Venezuela's economic collapse
(51:04) East Asian economic success stories
(01:00:01) China's growth and success
(01:03:44) Wrap
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This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the implications of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' VP pick, the stock market chaos of Monday August 5th, the state of the U.S. economy, the economic collapse of Venezuela, and the growth of East Asian countries.
🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj
--
RECOMMENDED PODCASTS:
🎙️ This Won't Last - Eavesdrop on Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg's monthly backchannel. They unpack their hottest takes on the future of tech, business, venture, investing, and politics.
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1765665937
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HwSNeVLL1MXy0RjFPyOSz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWontLastpodcast
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SPONSORS: BABBEL | WORKOS
🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at babbel.com/econ102
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: [email protected]
--
LINKS:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
Who's "weird"?: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/whos-weird
_
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:27) Discussion on the VP pick
(08:49) Democrats and the strategy of 'Return to Normalcy'
(09:56) The Weirdness Discourse
(17:11) Sponsors: Babbel | WorkOS
(19:38) ‘Weirdness’ in politics
(23:44) Kamala's inconsistency
(26:16) Economic updates and market sentiment
(32:54) Economic indicators and unemployment trends
(36:23) Concerns about national debt
(40:00) The dollar milkshake theory
(42:07) Venezuela's economic collapse
(51:04) East Asian economic success stories
(01:00:01) China's growth and success
(01:03:44) Wrap
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