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17/12/2024Pivot

SoftBank's Investment, ABC's Trump Settlement, and Guest Co-Host Paul Krugman

In this episode, Kara Swisher and Paul Krugman discuss critical topics like SoftBank's investment in U.S. projects and ABC's settlement with Trump. Krugman reflects on his career and critiques cryptocurrency's legitimacy, emphasizing its links to illicit activities. They explore the complexities of trade wars initiated by Trump, implications for China's economy, and the stagnation in technological innovations in companies such as Apple. The episode also addresses concerns about the coercive power of government on businesses and how tech entrepreneurs' political alignments may undermine democratic values.

Paul Krugman's transition to Substack reflects a deeper desire for creative freedom in expressing economic insights. His critiques of cryptocurrency highlight the ongoing debate about its legitimacy and utility compared to conventional finance.
The complexity of modern trade dynamics reveals contradictions in political rhetoric about foreign investments and trade deficits, showcasing a potential lack of understanding of fundamental economic principles.

# China's Economic ChallengesExplores the challenges facing China's economy, including its declining working-age population and need for economic restructuring.

# Cultural Commentary # SoftBank Investment # Paul Krugman # Democratic Values # ABC Settlement # Trade Complexity # AI Competition # China's Economic Challenges # Political Coercion # Technological Stagnation

23/05/2020Confessions

Lehmo

This week on the podcast, recorded over zoom because ISOLATION, Sammy is joined by the great Lehmo to discuss a Yarrawonga butcher, a cat killer and how much cats love playing under car tyres. It's the podcast nobody asked for - but here it is.Video Link: https://youtu.be/UPq3gQqY-LQFollow Lehmo on twitter: @Lehmo23Follow Lehmo on instagram: @Lehmo15Follow Sammy on twitter: @MrSammyPFollow Confessions on instagram: @ConfessionsOfTheIdiotspatreon.com/confessionsoftheidiotsAlso on facebook dot com!This podcast is part of the Nearly Podcasting Network: nearly.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

# Cat KillerA character in one of the confessions discussed, related to feline antics.

# Comedy Podcast # Lehmo # Yarrawonga Butcher # Cat Behavior

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# China's Economic ChallengesExplores the challenges facing China's economy, including its declining working-age population and need for economic restructuring.

# Cat KillerA character in one of the confessions discussed, related to feline antics.