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We had the pleasure of speaking with Chenggang Xu 许ęé¢ about his new book the "Institutional Genes: Origins of China's Totalitarianism and Institutions" available here: cambridge.org/core/books/ins⦠This was one the most fascinating conversations that we've had. Enjoy! Chapters:

Was Mao Responsible for Chinaās Rise? Some say Mao laid the foundation for Chinaās growth. Chenggang Xu 许ęé¢ unpacks how Maoās regional totalitarianism shaped Chinaās economy ā for better or worse. Full episode available on YouTube

Is Communism Rooted in Christianity? Chenggang Xu 许ęé¢ explores communismās roots and traces them back to early Christianity. He goes in depth about this in his new book "Institutional Genes: Origins of China's Institutions and Totalitarianism".

Is China Really a Success Story? Chinaās growth looks impressive ā but how does it really compare to developed democracies? Chenggang Xu 许ęé¢ breaks it down with the numbers.

With Dr. Steve Keen this weekend in Amsterdam doing our 3rd podcast together! We had such a great time, thanks for having us Steve! Pod coming out soon!


šØ New Podcast Out Now! šØ We sat down in Amsterdam with the legendary economist Dr. Steve Keen From the collapse of mainstream economics to global debt & ecological crisis, Keen breaks it all down. Watch now: youtu.be/DDQ5s1Ux62U

Elon Musk doesn't understand how government spending actually works? Dr. Steve Keen explains why

Why MMT Gets Trade Wrong ā Steve Keen Explains Dr. Steve Keen dives into Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and critiques its stance on trade. He explains why MMT's ideas on international trade and deficits miss key economic realities and offers an alternative view grounded in

The Harsh Truth About Climate and Economic Collapse explained by Dr. Steve Keen

The Harsh Truth About Climate and Economic Collapse Dr. Steve Keen explains why climate change is more than just an environmental issueāit's an existential economic risk. From economic models that ignore reality to the urgent threat of global heating, this is a must-watc

Whereās the Worst Place to Be When Civilization Collapses? Dr. Steve Keen reflects on the looming threat of civilizational collapse due to climate change and systemic risks. In this clip, we explore which countries or regions might offer the best chance of survivalāand which


We had a great time talking with Charlie Robertson (Charlie Robertson) LIVE now on YouTube! Charlie Robertson is Chief Global Economist at Renaissance Capital and renowned for his incisive analysis on emerging economies. Is low fertility the secret to development? We dive into



Here's our full conversation with Charlie Robertson (Charlie Robertson) economist and author of "The Time Traveling Economist" (The Time Travelling Economist). Charlie joins us in this controversial and eye-opening episode to discuss his theory that economic development hinges on one key factor: