Omelas
by Aryaman Varma
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Is International Law Broken? | Mattias Kumm on Democracy, War & the EU
Is International Law Broken? | Mattias Kumm on Democracy, War & the EU
About this podcast
What role does religion play in modern economies? Are some religions better for economies than others? Explore these topics and more with Omelas, the podcast shining a light in the dark corners of economics and religion.
Episodes
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- Is International Law Broken? | Mattias Kumm on Democracy, War & the EU · 1 h 5 min · Episode 40Does international law still matter when the world's most powerful countries can ignore it? And can democracy survive when governments, courts, and international institutions…
- Why Smart People Disagree Even When They See the Same Facts — Irina Luneva · 38 min · Episode 39Why can two intelligent people receive exactly the same information and come away believing completely different things? Irina Luneva is a Professor of Accounting at NYU Stern…
- FREE JOAN LITTLE: Yoruba Richen on Joan Little, Rosa Parks & America’s Forgotten History · 34 min · Episode 38Award-winning documentary filmmaker Yoruba Richen joins Omelas to discuss her newest film, FREE JOAN LITTLE, and the extraordinary story behind one of the most significant…
- What Should You Be Investing In Right Now? | Asher Rogovy · 41 min · Episode 37In this episode of the Omelas Podcast, Aryaman Varma speaks with Asher Rogovy, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Magnifina (magnifina.com). Asher began his career in…
- How to Build Wealth, Pay Less Tax & Avoid Bad Financial Advice | Amir Noor · 37 min · Episode 35What does it actually take to build wealth, make smarter financial decisions, and avoid the mistakes that cost people money? In this episode of the Omelas Podcast, I sit down…
- What 66 Million Years of Climate History Tells Us About Our Future | Bärbel Hönisch · 35 min · Episode 36What can 66 million years of Earth’s history teach us about the future? Bärbel Hönisch is a Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University and one of the…
- Why Housing Became Unaffordable: NYU Stern's Daniel Greenwald · 52 min · Episode 34Why has housing become so unaffordable, and who actually benefits when interest rates fall? Daniel Greenwald, Professor of Finance at NYU Stern, joins Aryaman Varma to explain…
- Nazli Parvizi: President of MOFAD · 38 min · Episode 33Join us as we speak with Nazli Parvizi, the youngest executive director in NYC and the President of MOFAD.
- Can Capitalism Be Good? | Seventh Generation Founder Jeffrey Hollender · 40 min · Episode 32Jeffrey Hollender co-founded Seventh Generation and helped turn sustainable consumer products into a mainstream business. In our conversation, we explore the tension between…
- Eli Bartov: Can You Really Trust the Numbers? · 38 min · Episode 31In this episode of the Omelas Podcast, we sit down with Eli Bartov to explore truth, trust, and the hidden power of numbers. We discuss how financial statements shape perception…
- Dr. Miriam Merad | Your Immune System Might Be Hurting You - Not Helping You · 37 min · Episode 30A world-leading immunologist explains how the immune system can both protect and harm us and what that means for cancer, aging, and the future of medicine.
- Lansdowne Partners' Peter Davies on Finding Edge in Developed Markets · 29 min · Episode 29Join us as senior partner Peter Davies delves into balancing valuation, capital cycles, and real world risk in today's rapidly evolving markets. Disclaimer: The material…
- Pete Briger - Fortress Co-Founder and Co-Chairman · 21 min · Episode 26Join us as legendary investor and Fortress Co-Founder and Co-Chairman Pete Briger shares his insights on navigating financial markets, mastering distressed debt, and shaping the…
- Mark Hantho on Banking, Risk, and the Future of Capital Markets · 27 min · Episode 27A deep dive into the evolving world of investment banking with Citi Vice Chairman Mark Hantho, exploring market volatility, technological disruption, and the future of global…
- Jamie Beaton: Innovating with Crimson Education · 23 min · Episode 23Join us as we dive into Jamie Beaton's journey with Crimson Education, exploring how he's revolutionising university admissions and online learning for students worldwide.
- Holistic Health with Reeva Misra · 29 min · Episode 5Join us as we explore the transformative world of holistic health and education with the visionary founder behind a groundbreaking company, empowering individuals to lead joyful…
- Harvard University Prof. Benjamin M. Friedman on Economics and Religion · 35 min · Episode 22Join us as we delve into the profound connections between religious beliefs and the development of economic thought with Harvard economist Benjamin M. Friedman.
- Yale University Prof. Thomas Pogge on Global Justice · 38 min · Episode 18Join us as we delve into the complex world of global ethics and justice with renowned philosopher Thomas Pogge - The Director of the Global Justice Program and Leitner Professor…
- Sunil Gulati: An Architect of American Soccer · 13 min · Episode 28Join us as economist and former U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati unpacks how incentives shape institutions and markets: from global soccer to today’s macro economy.
- Princeton University Prof. Philip N. Pettit on The State, Freedom, and Justice · 46 min · Episode 16Dive into a captivating discussion on liberty, ethics and the state with esteemed philosopher Philip N. Pettit - the L.S. Rockefeller University Professor of Politics and Human…
