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Ones and Tooze

Ones and Tooze

Foreign Policy 259 episodes Latest May 29, 2026

Foreign Policy economics columnist Adam Tooze, a history professor and popular author, is encyclopedic about basically everything: from the COVID shutdown, to climate change, to pasta sauce. On this podcast, Tooze and FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi look at two data points each week that explain the world: one drawn from the week’s headlines and the other from just about anywhere else Tooze takes us.

Episodes

Live From Berlin Jun 12, 2026 3499 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
Is Europe Falling Behind? Jun 5, 2026 3516 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg
Berlin Live Show Annoucement Jun 3, 2026 54 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Postwar Iranian Economy May 29, 2026 3800 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taiwan May 22, 2026 2980 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia’s Economic Slowdown May 15, 2026 3160 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The K-Shaped Economy May 8, 2026 3418 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Segment: Mamdani's New York May 4, 2026 3787 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. Learn more about
Who Is Kevin Warsh? May 1, 2026 3305 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The War in Sudan Apr 24, 2026 3439 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
Ones and Tooze Live in Washington, D.C. Apr 17, 2026 2717 Adam and Cameron taped this show in front of a live audience in Washington, D.C., at an event held by the Institute of International Finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Energy Crisis Apr 10, 2026 3451 The energy crisis generated by the war in Iran has some historical parallels, including the Suez crisis of 1956 and the Arab-Israeli war in 1973. Adam and Cameron discuss the similarities and differences. Also on the show: Viktor Orban is once again up for reelection in Hungary—but this time, he’s fighting an uphill battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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