Episode – 1859 : The Great Leap Forward Podcast Transcript In 1958, the People’s Republic of China instituted its second five-year plan since the revolution. Its goal was to rapidly […]
Episode – 1853 : Questions and Answers: Volume 33
Episode – 1853 : Questions and Answers: Volume 33 Podcast Transcript The month of August was named in honor of the emperor Augustus by the Roman Senate. Originally called Sextilis, […]
Episode – 1850 : The Year 1850
Episode – 1850 : The Year 1850 Podcast Transcript The year 1850 was the mid-point of the 19th century, one of the most transformative centuries in human history. The first […]
Episode – 1846 : Madagascar
Episode – 1846 : Madagascar Podcast Transcript Located off the Southeastern coast of Africa is the island nation of Madagascar. It is a massive island nation known for its beautiful […]
Episode – 1836 : Costa Rica
Episode – 1836 : Costa Rica Podcast Transcript Located in the heart of Central America is the Republic of Costa Rica. Costa Rica is situated between Panama and Nicaragua and […]
Episode – 1822 : Questions and Answers: Volume 32
Episode – 1822 : Questions and Answers: Volume 32 Podcast Transcript The months of the year are named after Roman gods, and some are named after their placement in the […]
Episode – 1795 : Macau
Episode – 1795 : Macau Podcast Transcript Located in the Pearl River Delta, off the mainland of the People’s Republic of China, is Macau. Macau is often overlooked due to […]
Episode – 1786 : Bonds and the Bond Market
Episode – 1786 : Bonds and the Bond Market Podcast Transcript One of the most important markets in the global economy is the bond market. The bond market doesn’t get […]
Episode – 1767 : Seed. Oils
Episode – 1767 : Seed. Oils Podcast Transcript Whether or not you are aware of it, in the last day, if you are anywhere near average, there is a very […]
Episode – 1763 : A Brief History of Australia
Episode – 1763 : A Brief History of Australia Podcast Transcript Australia is a unique country. By area, it’s huge. By population, however, it is dwarfed by smaller countries such […]
Episode – 1760 : Questions and Answers: Volume 30
Episode – 1760 : Questions and Answers: Volume 30 Podcast Transcript May is upon us. It is the month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, of autumn in the Southern […]
Episode – 1755 : The History of Banks and Banking
Episode – 1755 : The History of Banks and Banking Podcast Transcript One of the biggest and most important industries in the world is banking. Banks control an enormous amount […]
Episode – 1751 : The Medici Family and Renaissance Florence
Episode – 1751 : The Medici Family and Renaissance Florence Podcast Transcript One of the greatest periods of social and technological change in world history was the Renaissance. At the […]
Episode – 1749 : Global Reserve Currencies and the Triffin Dilemma
Episode – 1749 : Global Reserve Currencies and the Triffin Dilemma Podcast Transcript Today, approximately 160 currencies are used worldwide. Some countries share the same currency, while others use the […]
Episode – 1707 : Primate and Global Cities
Episode – 1707 : Primate and Global Cities Podcast Transcript For centuries, people have been transfixed by the “the big city.” Kids growing up in small towns would dream of […]
Episode – 1700 : The Year 1700
Episode – 1700 : The Year 1700 Podcast Transcript Over 300 years ago, humanity was in the early stages of what would be its greatest transformation in history. Around the […]
Episode – 1697 : Economic Statistics
Episode – 1697 : Economic Statistics Podcast Transcript Every month, or sometimes every quarter, governments around the world release economic statistics. Markets will often wait for the release of these […]
Episode – 1689 : Aswan High Dam
Episode – 1689 : Aswan High Dam Podcast Transcript In 1970, one of the world’s largest infrastructure projects opened in Aswan, Egypt. It was a dam that harnessed the power […]
Episode – 1679 : Natural Gas Explained: Past, Present, and Future
Episode – 1679 : Natural Gas Explained: Past, Present, and Future Podcast Transcript One of the most common and versatile forms of energy in the world is natural gas. Natural […]
Episode – 1671 : Questions and Answers: Volume 27
Episode – 1671 : Questions and Answers: Volume 27 Podcast Transcript February is the shortest month of the year. It is the flex month, where we stick extra days to […]