Germany is considering a package of reforms to reduce its welfare state and make the economy more productive. This would include changes to labor laws, welfare payments to the unemployed, and the retirement age. In this live show in Berlin, Adam and Cameron discuss the potential reforms and also the Tempelhofer Feld, a huge park in Berlin where some Germans now want to build apartments to address the city's housing crisis.

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Real disposal income has grown in the United States much faster than in Europe since the beginning of the century. Does that mean European economies are falling behind? It’s a debate some prominent economists are having lately, including Nobel winners Paul Krugman and Philippe Aghion. Adam and Cameron discuss.

Also on the show: The economics of Morocco.

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As Cameron mentioned in last week's episode, Ones and Tooze is coming to Berlin for a live taping this upcoming Monday, June 8. Capacity is limited, and tickets are selling fast. We hope to see you there!

For more event details and ticket info: https://www.podfestberlin.com/event-details/ones-tooze-live-in-berlin-june-2026

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A long-term truce deal between the United States and Iran would likely include some sanctions relief in exchange for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Adam and Cameron discuss where that would leave Iran and how the war has changed some core economic positions in the region.

Also on the show: the economics of bodybuilding.

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Taiwan runs a huge trade surplus, which is partly due to its chip manufacturing industry. Adam and Cameron discuss how the surplus affects Taiwan and other issues related to its economy.

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Adam and Cameron discuss the current status of Russia’s war in Ukraine and how both countries are faring economically four years into the conflict.

Also on the show: What can the British Labour Party learn from other center-left governments?

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Nearly half of all U.S. consumer spending comes from the top 10 percent of households. Adam and Cameron explain this diverging, “K-shaped” economy.

Also on the show: The life and legacy of Margaret Thatcher.

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Zohran Mamdani has been mayor of New York for about four months now and though it's early to assess his record, it's not too soon to discuss his approach to running the city—and his particular brand of democratic socialism. Adam and Cameron took up the issue in front of a live audience at the Caveat Theater in Manhattan last month. We thought our listeners would enjoy the segment.

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The U.S. Federal Reserve will get a new chairman this month, and it’s likely to be Kevin Warsh, a financier and former Fed governor. Adam and Cameron discuss Warsh’s economic ideas and the impact that he’ll likely have on interest rates and the economy as a whole.

Also on the show: The economics of Michael Jackson.

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The war in Sudan is entering its fourth year, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced. And yet the conflict receives limited media attention and little international aid. Adam and Cameron dig in.

Also on the show: Islamabad is hosting the negotiations between the United States and Iran. Adam and Cameron discuss the history and economics of this Pakistani city.

For listeners in New York City: On April 28, Adam will be joined by Columbia University President Emeritus Lee C. Bollinger and Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz for a conversation marking the 20th anniversary of the ⁠Committee on Global Thought⁠, moderated by FP editor in chief Ravi Agrawal. ⁠Register here.

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