Every day seems to bring unprecedented news in the political sphere. But what exactly is happening, what is most important, and what is likely to stick around or provoke backslash? Professors Gary Gensler (former SEC chair) and Simon Johnson (Nobel Prize-winning economist) tackle a single policy topic each week, explaining how the events of today will affect you tomorrow.

Power and Consequences
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Every day seems to bring unprecedented news in the political sphere. But what exactly is happening, what is most important, and what is likely to stick around or provoke backslash? Professors Gary Gensler (former SEC chair) and Simon Johnson (Nobel Prize-winning economist) tackle a single policy topic each week, explaining how the events of today will affect you tomorrow.
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Recent Episodes

August 10, 2026
Episode 24: Does Science Matter?
MIT Sloan Professors Gary Gensler and Nobel laureate Simon Johnson discuss the critical role of science funding and the detrimental effects of its decline in the U.S.

August 3, 2026
Episode 23: Is The Global Dollar System In Decline?
Gary Gensler and Nobel laureate Simon Johnson interview each other about the global dollar system's history, influence, and potential decline.

July 27, 2026
Episode 22: Is The U.S. Federal Debt Unsustainable?
Gary Gensler and Nobel laureate Simon Johnson explore the unique challenges of U.S. federal debt and potential solutions in this interview.
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