The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been moving Israel steadily toward authoritarianism, with a series of proposed laws designed to weaken the country’s Supreme Court. In response, many thousands of Israelis have protested, high-tech companies have pulled out, and credit rating agencies are issuing warnings about investment in Israel. Cameron and Adam discuss how all this will impact Israel’s economy and the country’s future.

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For a bonus listen this week, we're sharing an episode from The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women, a podcast from FP about women creating change through economic empowerment, hosted by Reena Ninan.

The latest season focuses on the role of male allies. When are they effective? Why are they doing this work? And how do they influence men and boys? In this episode, hear how two groups of allies in South Africa are working to end gender-based violence in their country.

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What is U.S. President Joe Biden's economic philosophy? Post-neoliberal? Or maybe pre-neoliberal? Or something else altogether? Adam and Cameron discuss.

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The old debate over equity in Hollywood has become much more complicated thanks to streaming services and artificial intelligence. Adam and Cameron break it down.

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Addressing crises around the world from climate change to poverty will require spending many trillions of dollars. Yet the T-word remains a taboo among politicians. On this episode, Adam and Cameron discuss why we need to embrace it.

Also on the show: The economics of cigarettes.

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This week, Apple became the first company ever to reach a valuation of $3 trillion. Is the company that Steve Jobs built really worth that much? Adam and Cameron discuss.

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The mutiny in Russia led by Yevgeny Prigozhin this past week raises tough questions about the future of President Vladimir Putin. Adam and Cameron discuss the military and economic implications.

Also on the show: The economics of fireworks.

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Europeans recall a time when the European Union’s economy was substantially larger than America’s. But in the past 15 years, the United States has surged, while Europe has declined. On the show this week, Adam and Cameron discuss why that is and what the implications are on both sides of the Atlantic.

Also on the show: the economics of drones.

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On today's episode, Adam and Cam look at the devastating impact Russia's war on Ukraine has had on Ukraine's infrastructure - in particular the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. In the second segment, the two reflect back on the life of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and try to parse out how much his personal scandals impacted the national economy. 

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An exhibition in Amsterdam of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer's works has been sold out for months. But what's in it for the museum hosting the collection? Adam and Cameron discuss the economics of high art and blockbuster art shows.

Also on the podcast: The economics of professional basketball.

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