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Paul Krugman Podcast

Paul Krugman Podcast

Paul Krugman 61 Episodes Jul 25, 2026

Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist, shares his insights on economics, politics, and current events. The podcast covers topics such as economic policy, inequality, trade, and the global economy. Krugman offers analysis and commentary based on his expertise and research.

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Talking Again With Gabriel Zucman
Talking Again With Gabriel Zucman Jul 25, 2026 3133 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.In my writing about wealth concentration and oligarchy, I steal a lot from lean heavily on the truly work of Gabriel Zucman, who is a hugely important researcher (winner of the 2023 Clark Medal) who is also starting to play a major role in policy. I’ve talked to him before, but this seemed like a good time to bring him back.. . .TRANSCRIPT: Paul
Oligarchy and the Media
Oligarchy and the Media Jul 22, 2026 847 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.TranscriptGood news. The second richest man in America might be prevented from taking over CNN. That's the good news. The bad news is, aside from thefact that he probably will manage to pull it off anyway, the bad news is that that would be only a small piece of the ongoing takeover of U.S. media by oligarchs. And in turn, the media takeover is
Lina Khan on AI and More
Lina Khan on AI and More Jul 18, 2026 2222 Lina Khan, who chaired the Federal Trade Commission under Joe Biden, is one of the smartest and most influential thinkers about antitrust in our high-tech era, and one who has blazed new paths in policymaking. I spoke with her at a Graduate Center event back in March, and caught up with her again earlier this week for another enlightening conversation.For all my interviews and more, subscribe on Y
The Forever War Gets Scary
The Forever War Gets Scary Jul 15, 2026 397 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.TranscriptThe war with Iran has just reached a very scary phase, and I’m not talking about the bombs and the drones. Hi, Paul Krugman here, doing a brief podcast instead of a full post, because I actually spent the day with friends and doing other things, and this is a quicker alternative.If you’re following the news, you know that the sort-of c
Dennis Kelleher of Better Markets
Dennis Kelleher of Better Markets Jul 11, 2026 3294 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.With everything else going on, the ongoing demolition of financial regulation and supervision, which is raising the risks of financial crisis, isn’t getting much attention. So I spoke with Dennis Kelliher, president of Better Markets, an independent think tank that is trying to sound the alarm.Full disclosure: my nephew works at Better Markets.
An Encouraging Encounter With Real Americans
An Encouraging Encounter With Real Americans Jul 10, 2026 466 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.TranscriptToday i want to give you some encouraging news about the state of the heartland. Well, actually New Jersey, but you got a problem with that? But I did something kind of different yesterday — which has prevented me from producing a usual analytical Substack post — and it was actually a very uplifting experience.So hi, I’m Paul Krugman.
The Pain in Spain is Mainly in Trump's Brain
The Pain in Spain is Mainly in Trump's Brain Jul 8, 2026 177 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.TranscriptYesterday, Donald Trump ordered Scott Bessent, the Secretary of theTreasury, to cut off all trade with Spain. Bessent said “Yes, sir.” Trump also said that this is because the Spaniards had stolen his strawberries. Okay, I made up that second part, but he did in fact order Bessent to cut off all trade. This is not going to happen.Presi
Pump and Dump and Trump
Pump and Dump and Trump Jul 6, 2026 491 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.TranscriptDonald Trump has distinguished himself in many ways. One of them is that he is our first pump and dump president. Hi, Paul Krugman here. A podcast today rather than a full-on piece: I’m a little exhausted from number-crunching over the weekend. So I thought I’d talk briefly about the really extraordinary financial picture that we’re se
Lisa Graves on the Supreme Court
Lisa Graves on the Supreme Court Jun 30, 2026 2169 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.Lisa Graves is the author of Without Precedent, a history and analysis of the Roberts Court and the expert on how the Federalist Society has been working to undermine democracy. Yesterday this happened:So I managed to arrange a conversation with Lisa about what is happening:. . .TRANSCRIPT: Paul Krugman in Conversation with Lisa Graves(recorded
The Court Sides With Dictatorship — and Chaos
The Court Sides With Dictatorship — and Chaos Jun 29, 2026 460 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.Note: It’s Lisa Cook, not Lisa Graves. Talking to Lisa Graves shortly.Earlier today, the Supreme Court declared war on U.S. democracy. It also declared war, basically, on modern society, on everything it takes to function in the 21st century. And I’m not sure that people understand that yet. Hi, Paul Krugman with a quick video update. I’ll have
Corruption for Make Benefit Glorious Family of Trump
Corruption for Make Benefit Glorious Family of Trump Jun 28, 2026 363 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.TranscriptIt’s kind of hard to believe, but the original Borat movie was 20 years ago. It’s time for a second sequel. And I already have the title. It would be Corruption for Make Benefit Glorious Family of Trump. I hope that some of my listeners are young enough to not remember the original Borat movie. But it was a mockumentary, a satire, in w
On Holding Elon Musk Accountable
On Holding Elon Musk Accountable Jun 27, 2026 627 For all my interviews and more, subscribe on YouTube.TranscriptFor most of last year, Elon Musk was the second most powerful man in America. He was running a large part of the government’s budget. And during that time, he established a track record of evil incompetence. I mean, really evil and really incompetent on enormous scales. And why aren’t people talking about it more?Hi, I’m Paul Krugman,

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