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Welcome to The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series! Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan is a global energy, demographic and security expert. If you want to stay informed on the realities of geography and populations, you've come to the right place. Zeihan's worldview offers insights into how global politics impact markets and economic trends, helping industry leaders navigate today’s complex mix of geopolitical risks and opportunities. Expect a forward-looking approach to what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, delivered in digestible, accessible and relevant takeaways for audiences of all types. For more info or to subscribe to the newsletter, visit: zeihan.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel @zeihanongeopolitics Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
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Welcome to The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series! Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan is a global energy, demographic and security expert. If you want to stay informed on the realities of geography and populations, you've come to the right place. Zeihan's worldview offers insights into how global politics impact markets and economic trends, helping industry leaders navigate today’s complex mix of geopolitical risks and opportunities. Expect a forward-looking approach to what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, delivered in digestible, accessible and relevant takeaways for audiences of all types. For more info or to subscribe to the newsletter, visit: zeihan.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel @zeihanongeopolitics Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
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Episodes
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Agriculture
5/13/2025
US agriculture is heading towards a major crisis, and yes, Trump's trade policies are to blame for this as well. Many of the US ag export markets are closed off, and farmers are feeling the heat.
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Duration:00:11:35
The Fire Hose of Chaos: The Fed
5/12/2025
Jerome Powell has been on the receiving end of Trump's threats and the markets have reacted negatively to the undermining of the Fed's credibility. Here's the full picture.
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Duration:00:04:39
The Night the Lights Went Out in Geor- er, Spain || Peter Zeihan
5/10/2025
On Monday, April 28, a widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal. Other than our marketing guy who was on vacation in Madrid at the time claiming he "had no signal" and "couldn't work", this outage highlights a broader issue with renewable energy infrastructure.
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Duration:00:07:35
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Recession Time
5/9/2025
What do you get when you mix overly aggressive trade measures and a poor economic plan? Trump's idea of a great start. Or, as I like to call it, a policy-induced recession. Here’s what’s happening.
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Duration:00:04:08
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Housing Problems
5/8/2025
Does everyone remember that bedtime story about the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf? Well, the Trump administration is doing its best wolf impression and trying to blow the entire housing industry down.
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Duration:00:05:52
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Steel and Aluminum
5/7/2025
The Trump administration has given us a masterclass on how to set supply chains ablaze using tariffs. While some supply chains are smoldering, others are raging wildfires. So, let's look at two that are in the thick of it: steel and aluminum.
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Duration:00:05:05
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Finance
5/6/2025
The US has known that a capital crunch was inbound for decades now. With the Baby Boomers retiring and Trump's trade policies hitting at the same time, these financial woes might sting a bit more than we thought.
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Duration:00:09:52
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Port Fees
5/5/2025
Today we're discussing the Trump administration's 96th tariff policy which imposes port fees on Chinese ships.
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Duration:00:03:49
Will New Zealand Dive or Thrive? || Peter Zeihan
5/3/2025
In the past, we've chatted through the domestic issues facing New Zealand, so let's discuss the economic future of the ~5 million Kiwis in the context of the shifting global landscape.
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Duration:00:07:26
A Concerning Update to the Russian Reach Series || Peter Zeihan
5/2/2025
Well, the Russian Reach series needed an update, and it's not a pretty one. The infiltration of the US government by Russian interests is growing and I don't see an end in sight.
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Duration:00:09:20
The Fire Hose of Chaos: The Green Transition Is Over
5/1/2025
The green transition in the US has made great progress in recent years, but the wheels are falling off. This is largely due to economic pressures, lack of financing, and the new tariffs instituted by Trump.
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Duration:00:04:55
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Government Debt
4/30/2025
With everything that's going on in the US, it makes sense that foreign investors decided to dump US T-Bills. But what does this mean for the government debt market and the future of the USD?
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Duration:00:05:12
The Fire Hose of Chaos: What Is Hegseth Doing?
4/29/2025
Pete Hegseth, the current Secretary of Defense, has been doing his best to completely dismantle the United States' ability to fight a war now or in the future. Let's look at why this is happening...
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Duration:00:13:14
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Corruption || Peter Zeihan
4/28/2025
The Trump administration has introduced a level of chaos that can only result in one thing: corruption. I'm not talking about starting a cryptocurrency or manipulating the stock market, this is deeper.
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Duration:00:08:07
Why There's No Fentanyl in Easter Eggs This Year || Peter Zeihan
4/27/2025
US efforts against fentanyl have been ramping up. Specifically, the Trump administration has turned its focus to one specific Mexican cartel - La Familia Michoacana.
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Duration:00:03:47
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Bye-Bye De Minimis
4/26/2025
The US is plugging a loophole in the trade system called "de minimis" which allowed imported goods under $800 to bypass tariffs and traditional customs processes. This system will end on May 2, and these small packages will now face a 90% tariff and $75 minimum fee.
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Duration:00:04:15
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Don't Expect Many Trade Deals
4/24/2025
The Trump administration can put out as much trade deal fluff as they want, but the reality is that the internal dysfunction and unpredictable nature of this admin will impede most deals from ever making it out of an email chain.
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Duration:00:06:01
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Wait, The Recession Is Already Here?
4/23/2025
What could have happened much, much further down the road (or even avoided given the right circumstances) is now in the headlines - the US is headed into a recession.
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Duration:00:06:48
Should the US Stay in the Middle East? || Peter Zeihan
4/22/2025
Here's a video I recorded while I was in New Zealand at the end of 2024. In this video, we cover a question that the US is still trying to answer - should the US maintain its presence in the Middle East?
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Duration:00:05:01
I Hope You Didn't Want to Buy a Home || Peter Zeihan
4/21/2025
Trump's endless tariff policies will likely hit just about every corner of the American economy, but the US housing industry is poised to take a devastating blow.
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Duration:00:04:11