Capital Connections is an educational initiative with the goal of educating my peers – high school students – on the global political economic events that schools often neglect to teach fully, despite their relevance to our lives. It focuses on the intersection of politics and economics, and how that relates to our everyday lives. This podcast is created and produced by me, ----, a high school student at Cleveland ----- in ----.
The Russian Economy Behind the Front Lines with Ambassador Steven Pifer
In this episode, we explore the murky state of the Russian economy amidst war and political turmoil with the help of Mr. Steven Pifer, the former US Ambassador to Ukraine.
Recorded 5/5/23
13 May 2023
SVB and the Fed's Anti-inflationary Policy with Dr. Peter Linneman
In this episode, we explore the economic impacts of the Fed's recent anti-inflationary policy on the banking system with the help of Dr. Peter Linneman, the Founding Principal of Linneman Associates, LLC (https://www.linnemanassociates.com/), a leading real estate advisory firm, and its affiliates.
8 Feb 2023
The Legacy of NAFTA with Mr. Edward Alden
In this episode, Edward Alden, a Bernard L. Schwartz senior fellow at the Council on Fore ign Relations (CFR) who specializes in U.S. economic competitiveness, trade, and immigration policy, helps unravel the complicated impact of NAFTA and its successor, the USMCA, on North America.
24 Oct 2022
Part 2 of the Economic Angle of the Russia-Ukraine War with Dr. Janis Kluge
In this episode, Janis Kluge, the Senior Associate of the Eastern Europe and Eurasia Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, further explains the Russo-Ukrainian War's impact on the global economy, with a focus on the European Union's role in the conflict.
24 Oct 2022
Part 1 of the Economic Angle of the Russia-Ukraine War with Dr. Yakov Feygin
In this episode, Dr. Yakov Feygin, the Associate Director of the Berggruen Institute's "Future of Capitalism" Project (with a focus on the politics and economics of post-Soviet states), discusses the economic implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Recorded July 21, 2022
29 May 2022
Part 2 of the Political Angle of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis with Dr. Person
In this episode, Dr. Person, an Associate Professor of International Relations at U.S. Military Academy in West Point who specializes in Eurasian politics, explains the events that shaped current Ukrainian-Russian relations and examines the political angle of the war in Ukraine. Recorded March 12, 2022
29 May 2022
Part 1 of the Political Angle of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis with Dr. Person
In this episode, Dr. Person, an Associate Professor of International Relations at U.S. Military Academy in West Point who specializes in Eurasian politics, explains the events that shaped current Ukrainian-Russian relations and examines the political angle of the war in Ukraine. Recorded March 12, 2022
2 Mar 2022
The Surge in Inflation in the U.S. and Globally with Mr. David Lynch
In this episode, Mr. David Lynch, the trade and globalization reporter for the Washington Post, helps us unravel the causes of the extraordinary inflation that is currently impacting the world economy, as well as what the path forward looks like.
Recorded 2/26/22
1 Jan 2022
The Supply Chain Crisis with Mr. Peter Goodman
This episode explores the causes and effects of the intricate supply chain crisis with the help of New York Times global economics correspondent Mr. Peter Goodman. Especially relevant for those in Los Angeles, home to the largest port in North America, this episode sheds a light on the supply chain issues that are so acutely felt across the U.S. Recorded 11/29/21
25 Nov 2021
COP26 and the Future of Energy Policy with Mr. Hal Harvey
In this episode, we discuss the economic perspective of the international climate change policy that came out of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), the future of energy policy, and the transition to clean energy with Mr. Hal Harvey, CEO of Energy Innovation, two-time book author, and former member of two presidentially-appointed energy panels. (Recorded November 22, 2021)
2 Nov 2021
The Impact of Climate Change on Economic Globalization with Mr. Thomas Friedman
In this episode, we explore the impacts of climate change on our increasingly globalized world and economy ahead of COP26 with the help of three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, NYT reporter, and author, Mr. Thomas Friedman. (Recorded 10/18/21)
29 Aug 2021
The Global Legacy of Hong Kong with Mr. David Pierson
In this episode, we explore how Hong Kong's historically unique position in the world economy translates in modern-day Asia, especially in light of the region's waning pro-democracy movements. Giving us his valuable insight is Mr. David Pierson, the Southeast Asia correspondent for the LA Times. (Recorded August 13, 2021)
30 Jul 2021
The China Angle: China and the United States' Push for Technological and Economic Self-Sufficiency with Mr. Stu Woo
In this episode, we discuss China's motives behind its drive for technological self-sufficiency amidst a technology "Cold War" between the U.S. and China, as well as the implications for countries, companies, and individuals globally. Providing valuable insight is Mr. Stu Woo, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who covers the U.S.-China technology rivalry, as well as 5G. (Recorded July 23, 2021)
15 Jun 2021
The Rise of China and Subsequent Global Shifts in Power and Wealth with Ms. Susan Thornton
In this episode, we explore the global and Chinese domestic impacts of the continued industrialization of China following the Mao era with the help of accomplished career diplomat to Eastern Europe and Asia, Ms. Susan Thornton. (Recorded May 19, 2021)
7 Jun 2021
The China-U.S. Trade War: Causes and Implications with Dr. Sarah Hsu
In this episode, we look at the global economic and political causes, as well as the long term ramifications, of the U.S. - China Trade War with the insight of economist and Chinese fintech expert Dr. Sara Hsu. (Recorded May 29, 2021)
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