Episodes

  • What really has gone wrong with global capitalism

    What really has gone wrong with global capitalism
    Jul 8 2025
    From New York’s mayoral race to Jeff Bezos’ wedding party, critics of the economic system abound. But few can agree on solutions. In this episode of The Big View podcast, author and investor Ruchir Sharma argues the problem is big government, entrenched companies, and cheap debt. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising.
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    40 mins
  • Why robotaxis are picking up speed and credibility

    Why robotaxis are picking up speed and credibility
    Jun 24 2025
    Enthusiasts have long claimed driverless cars are around the corner. As they hit the streets from the West Coast to Wuhan, the business model is taking shape too. In this episode of The Big View podcast, James Peng, CEO of $6 bln industry pioneer Pony AI, explains what’s changed. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. 
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    33 mins
  • The wobbly foundations of the stablecoin boom

    The wobbly foundations of the stablecoin boom
    Jun 17 2025
    US lawmakers endorsed digital tokens backed by dollars like Tether and USDC, collectively worth $250 bln. In this episode of The Big View podcast, banks analyst and author Dan Davies explains the risks of mingling supposedly solid crypto assets with the regulated banking system.
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    38 mins
  • Private equity’s nightmare on Main Street

    Private equity’s nightmare on Main Street
    Jun 10 2025
    A spate of books chronicling the industry’s harmful economic effects are exacerbating its financial quandaries. In this episode of The Big View podcast, ‘Bad Company’ author Megan Greenwell discusses how buyout shops dash the American dream, and ways to thwart them from doing so. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. 
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    36 mins
  • How the EU can respond to US economic warfare

    How the EU can respond to US economic warfare
    May 27 2025
    As President Donald Trump threatens tariffs, Brussels is also worrying about Washington using sanctions against it. In this episode of The Big View podcast, Agathe Demarais of the European Council on Foreign Relations talks about how the bloc should deploy its own weapons. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. 
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    38 mins
  • How Apple’s China celebration became a conundrum

    How Apple’s China celebration became a conundrum
    May 20 2025
    Factories and consumers in the People’s Republic helped turn the iPhone maker into a $3 trln giant. Now geopolitical tensions are straining the relationship. In this episode of The Big View podcast, ‘Apple in China’ author Patrick McGee explains why there’s no easy way out. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising.
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    41 mins
  • Europe’s self-defence is battle on multiple fronts

    Europe’s self-defence is battle on multiple fronts
    May 13 2025
    Leaders are scrambling to shore up defences against Russia while also becoming less dependent on the US. In this episode of The Big View podcast, Bruegel Senior Fellow Guntram Wolff talks about the need for a joint European body to make the increase in spending more effective. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. 
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    38 mins