09/24/2021 - Where's America's Head?

09/24/2021 - Where's America's Head?

Author: Mark and Carrie September 24, 2021 Duration: 39:38

Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown University's Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Annenberg Institute, share their take on the news.

On this episode: the newest Texas abortion law, and how it looks to the rest of the world; Biden's trip to the UN that no one watched; Republicans remember they hate debt in the face of Democrat's infrastructure bill; the multilayered crisis happening at the US-Mexico border; the Fed tries to please both America and the whole world, with mixed results; the Rorschach test that is the Evergrande crash; the US and UK get into a fight with France over submarines that won't be built until after we're all dead; Having trouble sleeping? Follow the German election. 

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Every week, Mark and Carrie brings together the distinct perspectives of Mark Blyth, a political economist at Brown University’s Watson Institute, and Carrie Nordlund, a political scientist who helps run Brown’s Master of Public Affairs program. Instead of rehashing headlines, they dig into the forces shaping them, offering a blend of academic insight and straight-talking analysis that clarifies more than it confuses. What you’ll hear is a real conversation-one that can pivot from a deep dive into economic policy to a sharp, witty observation about the day’s political theater, often within the same segment. The result is a refreshing break from the predictable rhythms of news commentary. This podcast thrives on the chemistry between its hosts, making complex topics accessible without oversimplifying them. Tuning in feels less like a lecture and more like sitting in on a lively discussion between two experts who aren’t afraid to challenge each other, or to find the humor in even the most serious subjects. For anyone weary of the media haze, Mark and Carrie provides a thoughtful, topical, and genuinely engaging way to understand the stories that define our world.
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