Is President Trump mad, or simply applying madman theory? Dr James Boys From UCL on this week's podcast with Phil and Roger. whycurve.com/episode/trum...

Has reality TV gone too far this time. With the help of Helen Wood from Aston University we explore the motivations and frailties of the participations, producers and the TV companies. And to the audience too! whycurve.com/episode/too-...

Readying ourselves for the next global pandemic might be more to do with fixing up politics than needing advances in science. Dr Jeremy Rossman joins us on The Why Curve this week. whycurve.com/episode/read...

This week with @profstevekeen how overpriced housing cuts productive investment. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/cond...

Why is Reform UK so popular? And do the party leaders want the same thing their voters want? Dr Vladamir Bortun from Oxford University dissects the differences on this week's podcast: whycurve.com/episode/refo...

Can you really drive up productivity without innovation. Steve Keen this week talks about how, in an energy constrained world, productivity can only happen by getting more out of energy inputs. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/impr...

Can you really drive up productivity without innovation. Steve Keen this week talks about how, in an energy constrained world, productivity can only happen by getting more out of energy inputs.

Nobody can ever accuse Steve Keen of being the master of understatement. Listen/watch the full podcast here: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/ener...

Meanwhile in Ukraine - has it become the forgotten war, or is it part of a larger battle? David Galbreath, Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, joins us this week: whycurve.com/episode/mean...

An increasing number of Americans are not happy with Trump and the war. Paul Whiteley from the Uni of Essex wonders whether they are having a Caesar moment: whycurve.com/episode/amer...

When Trump has finished with Iran, is Cuba next? An easier win? Could it also be a good thing for the Cuban people. Prof Joseph Gonzalez on The Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/cuba...

"markets simply don't know what to do because they don't know what the future holds." FT's Martin Wolf plays out the scenarios that could end the war. shows.acast.com/morningcall/...

Is Trump demonstrating that international law doesn't apply if you are big enough? Dr Ben Murphy joins us on The Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/the-...

As oil prices rise there will no doubt be more discussion about windfall taxes on oil companies. On the Debunking Economics podcast we discuss whether there's a better way for governments to reap the benefits of high energy costs. And more. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/beyo...

Are the benefits of a university education diminishing? Fees are up, salaries are not keeping up, then there's AI. Hear the discussion on this week's Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/is-e...

If the US is engaging in gunboat diplomacy is now the time for China to apply the same rules? Andrew Latham , Senior Washington Fellow at the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy, joins Phil and Roger this week: whycurve.com/episode/gunb...

Former government special advisor Tom Skinner joins us on the Why Curve to look at ways of making Britain governable, because clearly, based on the last decade or so, it's not! whycurve.com/

Former government special advisor Tom Skinner joins us on the Why Curve to look at ways of making Britain governable, because clearly, based on the last decade or so, it's not! whycurve.com/

Will the internet survive as it is, or will governments and other interested parties turn it into the 'splinternet'?Scott Malcomson wrote a book on just that, and joins us on The Why Curve this week. whycurve.com/episode/welc...

Evolution is no longer confined to the haphazard vagaries of nature. On this week's Why Curve Adrian Woolfson says AI is taking us to a world of intelligent design for humans and other species. Are we ready for this? whycurve.com/episode/crea...

Evolution is no longer confined to the haphazard vagaries of nature. On this week's Why Curve Adrian Woolfson says AI is taking us to a world of intelligent design for humans and other species. Are we ready for this? whycurve.com/episode/crea...

Is it curtains for the Conservative Party. We talk to Prof Tim Bales from Queen Mary University London about the continuing rise of Reform. whycurve.com/episode/righ...

On The Why Curve Professor Stefan Wolff from University of Birmingham President Trump has destroyed a century old relationship of trust between Europe and the US. Is he right? whycurve.com/episode/the-...

Australia's social media ban on under 16 is overwhelmingly popular. But is it working? We talk to Sydney journalist Paul Wallbank about how its playing out. whycurve.com/episode/teen...

This week on the Debunking Economics Podcast Steve explains the interplay between government deficits, bond issuance and money supply. An often misunderstood dynamic. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/the-...

Post Christmas/New Year is anecdotally the prime time for divorces and separations. On The Why Curve we look at what drives people apart with Dr Veronica Lamarche from the University of Essex. whycurve.com/episode/marr...

Happy new year. Will 2026 be the year of culture wars and the MAGA movie? We discuss with Sarah Atkinson from Kings College London on this week's Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/maga...

On the Debunking Economics podcast this week, why interest rates are an ineffective control mechanism for the economy, yet governments leave central banks to it: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/the-...

It's not difficult to see why major infrastructure projects, like water provision, should be in public hands. We've seen how the focus of private sector thinking is too short-term. More here: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/trou...

The Anglican church is pulled by a more fundamentalist approach versus the drive to encourage greater participation. We talk top Rev Andrew McGowan from Yale University on the Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/angl...

Why Labour might hang on to Starmer for a while yet. Here’s one reason - listen to Rob Ford from Manchester University on The Why Curve for the other reasons: whycurve.com/episode/is-s...

As the west cuts foreign aid is it time to rethink how it was working anyway? Listen in to the discussion with Steve Keen on this week’s Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/reth...

The Austrian school of economics. We define it, then Steve Keen explains what's wrong with it, on the Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/what...

Will peace talks over Gaza ever get to second base? And will they deliver for the Palestinians? On The Why Curve we talk to Prof Simon Mabon from Lancaster University: whycurve.com/episode/what...

One of the problems with the Austrian school of economics explained in 42 seconds. Listen in to the 40 minute explanation: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/what...

Many see the UK as being in a public finance crisis with more money needed for health, welfare and pensions. How can governments balance these needs? On the Why Curve we talk to Peter Starke from the University of Southern Denmark about the European experience. whycurve.com/episode/can-...

There are those who still believe Bitcoin is a currency and will become the world’s universal currency. Do they believe it or are they just talking the price up? Listen to me and Prof Steve Keen debunkingeconomics.com/episode/bitc...

There’s a hybrid war going on with Russia. On The Why Curve Dr Christian Kaunert from the JUni of South Wales says its likely Putin has been planning this for a long time: whycurve.com/episode/are-...

Towns run by corporations rather than local councils? Sounds dystopian. But we are already half way there with freeports. Are we slowly privatising everything, democracy included? debunkingeconomics.com/episode/priv...

Why is the BBC in semi-permanent crisis? There is clearly a campaign against it, but the corporation has made bad mistakes. So is there a need to rethink what it's for and how it works? Prof Simon Potter @bristoluni.bsky.social tells me and @phildobbie.bsky.social whycurve.com/episode/bbc-...

Mark Carney has a lot to fix in Canada. Perhaps he should have taken the easy option. Only kidding, of course, but what about his plan? Me and Steve Keen on this week's Debunking Economics podcast. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/oh-c...

Why is the BBC in semi-permanent crisis? Phil and Roger talk to Prof Simon Potter from Bristol University, author of “This is the BBC”. whycurve.com/episode/bbc-...

Inflation can be caused by wage demands. But does the central bank have the means to fix it? Phil and Steve Keen on the Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/wage...

Be honest, would you step in and be a hero if lives were threatened? Frank McAndrew from Knox College Illinois joins us on the Why Curve to talk about the sort of person willing to step into danger. Holding Out for a Hero - a fun listen. whycurve.com/episode/hold...

One concern of central banks is that inflation will go up because people think inflation will go up. Steve Keen says it’s a childish theory. Listen to the full discussion on inflation in this week’s Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/wage...

Is Donald Trump right on one thing, countries need to diversify, rather than buying in goods from countries displaying a short-term Ricardian comparative advantage? Watch or listen debunkingeconomics.com/episode/narr...

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Are we losing local cultures to the homogenisation of silicon valley? How do we hang on to our local identities? A lively discussion with Dr Mike Hynes from the University of Galway. Listen here: whycurve.com/episode/flat...

Is Rachel Reeves doing all the wrong things when it comes to delivering growth? A lot of her policies and suggestions will draw money out of the economy, or slow down the speed of transactions. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/reev...

What does China want? Will our relationship always be combative? In short, is China an enemy. On The Why Curve we talk to George Magnus from the China Centre at Oxford University. whycurve.com/episode/is-c...