CAPITAL CONNECTIONS

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 

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 , a leading real estate advisory firm, and its affiliates.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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, 202...

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)

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)

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.  (Reco...

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)

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)