About this podcast
Foreign Policy economics columnist Adam Tooze, a history professor and a popular author, is encyclopedic about basically everything: from the COVID shutdown, to climate change, to pasta sauce. On our new podcast, Tooze and FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi will 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. Check out Adam Tooze’s column at https://foreignpolicy.com/author/adam-tooze/.
Episodes
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- U.S. and Israeli Elections · 56 minWe still have some tickets left for Adam and Cameron’s live taping of Ones and Tooze in Berlin on Nov. 10 at the Festsaal Kreuzberg. Get yours now…
- France and Serbia · 58 minEconomic grievances have driven protests across France during the past weeks, over everything from the rising cost of living to the housing crisis and the lack of funding for…
- The Economics of Fraternities · 38 minFraternities are so deeply embedded in the culture of American universities that even rape and sexual assault scandals like the one at Cornell University don’t seem to jeopardize…
- The New Keynesians and the Nobel Prize · 47 minThis year’s Nobel Prize in economic sciences was awarded to two Americans, Michael Woodford and Robert Hall, for developing “new macroeconomic models that have significantly…
- Diesel · 43 minDiesel prices are hitting record highs, with the average price per gallon in the United States as high as $6.43 in late September. Adam and Cameron discuss the history of the…
- Gridlock in the U.S. Housing Market · 51 minThe housing market in the United States is in gridlock these days, largely because of high interest rates. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now above 7 percent, making…
- Francis Fukuyama · 46 minAdam and Cameron discuss the newly released memoir of Francis Fukuyama, the American political scientist whose influential paper in 1989—which was later expanded into a…
- AI Regulation · 36 minThe head of Anthropic last week called on the U.S. government to regulate AI companies to avoid catastrophic outcomes. But, as Adam and Cameron point out, the conversation itself…
- Germany’s AFD · 1 h 1 minThe far-right Alternative for Germany’s recent landslide victory in a small state in eastern Germany is part of a broader political story unfolding across Europe. It is also—and…
- Back to School · 52 minNearly 1.5 billion children will attend primary or secondary school around the world this year—about 1 in 6 people on the planet. Adam and Cameron discuss the economics around…
- What's Up With the U.S. Bond Market? · 59 minThe yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds has been spiking lately, at one point reaching its highest level in some two decades. That means that the government is paying more to…
- Germany's Rhine Is Drying Up · 29 minGermany's longest river is drying up, with water levels reaching as low as 8 inches in some spots—the lowest reading since Germany started keeping records almost 150 years ago…
- Unemployment Crisis in India · 36 minIndia is facing an unemployment crisis among young college graduates—some 40 percent of whom are struggling to find work. Adam and Cameron discuss the implications for India and…
- Super Yachts · 34 minOn this episode, Adam and Cameron discuss the economics of super yachts—a global industry worth up to $22 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The Odyssey · 39 minThe poem written some 2,700 years ago and the contemporary film directed by Christopher Nolan are the topic of this week’s show. Adam and Cameron discuss the economic and…
- The Economics of Andy Burnham · 35 minBritain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, calls his economic philosophy “Manchesterism,” after the city he led as mayor. But the term has meant different things since it was…
- Spain vs. Argentina · 43 minThis year's FIFA Men's World Cup final pits Spain against Argentina, two countries with a former colonial relationship and complicated social and economic ties. Adam and Cameron…
- The AI Arms Race · 46 minPrivate investment in artificial intelligence in 2025 reached nearly $300 billion and is likely to grow this year. The companies making those investments include Microsoft…
- When in the Course of Human Events · 47 minThe Declaration of Independence, which founded the United States as an independent nation, was written in 1776—the same year that Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations, the…
- Summer Davos · 40 minAdam and Cameron recorded this episode from Dalian, China, where they’re attending the World Economic Forum’s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, known as “Summer Davos.”…
- Two Topics: Brexit and D-Day · 48 minAs the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches, Adam and Cameron discuss the impact on the British economy. Also on the show: The Allied invasion of Normandy. Learn…
- Live From Berlin · 58 minGermany 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…
- Is Europe Falling Behind? · 59 minReal 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…
- The Postwar Iranian Economy · 1 h 3 minA 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…
- Taiwan · 50 minTaiwan 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…
- Russia’s Economic Slowdown · 53 minAdam 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 K-Shaped Economy · 57 minNearly 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…
- Bonus Segment: Mamdani's New York · 1 h 3 minZohran 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…
- Who Is Kevin Warsh? · 55 minThe 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…
- The War in Sudan · 57 minThe 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…
- Ones and Tooze Live in Washington, D.C. · 46 minAdam 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…
- The Energy Crisis · 58 minThe 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…
- Interview with Iran Expert Ali Vaez · 39 minHello Ones and Tooze Listeners. Our sister show, Foreign Policy Live, aired an interview recently with Ali Vaez, one of the most interesting Iran analysts out there. We wanted to…
- The Economics That Drove the Tiananmen Square Protests · 39 minAdam and Cameron look back at the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in China and discuss what economic factors drove them. This is the first episode in an intermittent series that…
- The Enduring Impact of the War in Iran · 31 minWith the Iran war now entering its second month, Adam and Cameron consider the long-term implications and which countries will be hit hardest. Brought to you by…
- Iran and Habermas · 55 minThe price of oil keeps rising as the U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, threatening economic turmoil around the world. Also on the show: The philosophy of Jürgen…
- China’s Five-Year Plan · 49 minChina has released a new five-year economic plan that projects GDP growth of around 4.5 percent in the coming year. That would be the country’s slowest growth rate since its era…
- The War on Iran · 51 minThe war on Iran launched a week ago by Israel and the United States is spiraling into a regional conflict with implications for the global economy. Adam and Cameron discuss…
- What a War With Iran Might Look Like · 42 minWith Adam and Cameron off this week, we bring you an episode of Foreign Policy Live—FP's flagship podcast, hosted by the magazine's editor in chief, Ravi Agrawal. Ravi sat down…
- Trump's Economy, One Year On · 59 minIn the first year of U.S. President Donald Trump's second term, he has made some dramatic economic changes—relating to tariffs, immigration, and the size of the U.S. government…
- The AI Economy · 49 minBig tech companies are directing a huge portion of their capital expenditures to artificial intelligence—at least $650 billion in the coming year. The effect is to stimulate the…
- The Super Bowl and Jeffrey Epstein · 54 minThe Super Bowl is the most watched event on American television—and a microcosm of American culture. In the first segment of the show, Adam and Cameron discuss the economic and…
- Trouble in the Chinese Military · 1 h 3 minChinese President Xi Jinping has fired two top generals for alleged corruption as part of a dramatic military purge. With the move, Xi appears to have tightened his hold over the…
- Seventy Minutes at Davos · 46 minU.S. President Donald Trump delivered a meandering address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, demanding that Greenland be handed over to the United…
- Protests in Iran · 57 minAdam and Cameron discuss the huge protests across Iran—what is driving them and what they mean for the country's future. Also on the show: The U.S. Justice Department…
- The Venezuela Conundrum · 49 minWhy is the United States inserting itself so aggressively into Venezuela’s affairs? Trump says it’s about oil, but that doesn’t quite add up, according to Adam and Cameron. Learn…
- Heterodox Economists: Joseph Stalin · 57 minIn this final installment of our miniseries on Soviet economists and thinkers, Adam and Cameron discuss the ideas of Joseph Stalin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- Heterodox Economists: Leon Trotsky · 43 minDecember marks both the birth and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Adam and Cameron are spending the month focusing on Soviet economists and thinkers. This week: Leon Trotsky…
- Funding the War in Ukraine · 36 minEurope has decided to loan Ukraine more than $100 billion to help fund its war with Russia instead of tapping frozen Russian assets. Adam and Cameron discuss what that means for…
- Heterodox Economists: Rosa Luxemburg · 34 minAdam and Cameron continue their December series on founding Soviet thinkers. This week, they discuss the life and work of Polish German revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg. Learn more…
