The Economics Show

Financial Times

The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes is a new weekly podcast from the Financial Times packed full of smart, digestible analysis and incisive conversation. Soumaya Keynes digs deep into the hottest topics in economics along with a cast of FT colleagues and special guests. Come for the big ideas, stay for the nerdery.

Soumaya Keynes is an economics columnist for the Financial Times. Prior to joining the FT she worked at The Economist for eight years as a staff writer, where as well as covering trade, the US economy and the UK economy she co-hosted the Money Talks podcast. She also co-founded the Trade Talks podcast.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

Episodes20

Newest first

Friday · 29 min
Will AI solve the productivity puzzle? With Nick Bloom
AI hasn’t resulted in widespread productivity gains. Business leaders say that’s changing
July 24 · 30 min
Is China catching up with the US in AI? With Kyle Chan
China's rapid progress has some in Washington spooked
July 17 · 27 min
The US-Iran war has not triggered a food crisis — yet. With Adam Hanieh and Susannah Savage
The Strait of Hormuz is a key artery for food and fertilisers
July 10 · 29 min
The economics of weight loss, with Rebecca Diamond and Claer Barrett
GLP-1 drugs boost women’s odds of landing a job, a new study shows
July 3 · 32 min
Why didn’t the Iran war cause a recession? With Tyler Goodspeed
Economic downturns are “fundamentally unforecastable”
June 26 · 39 min
How to win at AI (if you’re not the US or China), with AI minister Kanishka Narayan
Specialisation and research can give the UK leverage
June 19 · 42 min
China wanted western tech. Now, the tables have turned. With John Minnich
Should the US and EU take a leaf out of China’s investment playbook?
June 12 · 29 min
Brexit at 10: What comes next? With Anand Menon
The answer to the UK’s growth problems might be on its doorstep
June 5 · 32 min
The US-China decoupling fantasy, with Jessica Chen Weiss
Despite their differences, the world’s economic superpowers are bound together
May 29 · 30 min
How to win a trade war, with Paul Krugman and Chad Bown
Policy pointers for a world where the rules don’t apply
May 22 · 28 min
Can African countries mimic Asia’s economic success? With Joe Studwell
With the right policies, conditions are in place for Asian-style development
May 15 · 25 min
Should economics have fewer taboos? With Alvin Roth
The Nobel laureate on the lines society draws around what can be bought and sold
May 8 · 31 min
Will AI help the Fed conquer inflation? With Austan Goolsbee
The Chicago Fed head talks GPTs, the rate outlook, and new Fed nominee Kevin Warsh
May 1 · 33 min
How will falling fertility rates hurt the economy? With Melissa Kearney
Strained public finances will only feel more pressure
April 23 · 28 min
Will energy security fears change the global energy market? With Daniel Yergin
What the Iran conflict means for oil stockpiles, gas and renewables
April 21 · 1 min
Introducing: The Story of Money
A new video podcast from the FT
April 17 · 33 min
Will the energy shock change global trade imbalances? With Brad Setser
Higher oil prices may not be enough to dent the world’s biggest trade surplus
April 9 · 30 min
How long will the Iran energy shock last? With Chris Giles
The effects of the war are still feeding through the global economy
April 2 · 26 min
Economic warfare: lessons from history, with Mark Harrison
What four centuries of conflict can tell us about today
March 27 · 28 min
The global economy is Iran’s hostage. Can it be released? With Edward Fishman
The ongoing conflict is weakening America

The Economics Show

Will AI solve the productivity puzzle? With Nick Bloom

Is China catching up with the US in AI? With Kyle Chan

The US-Iran war has not triggered a food crisis — yet. With Adam Hanieh and Susannah Savage

The economics of weight loss, with Rebecca Diamond and Claer Barrett

Why didn’t the Iran war cause a recession? With Tyler Goodspeed

How to win at AI (if you’re not the US or China), with AI minister Kanishka Narayan

China wanted western tech. Now, the tables have turned. With John Minnich

Brexit at 10: What comes next? With Anand Menon

The US-China decoupling fantasy, with Jessica Chen Weiss

How to win a trade war, with Paul Krugman and Chad Bown

Can African countries mimic Asia’s economic success? With Joe Studwell

Should economics have fewer taboos? With Alvin Roth

Will AI help the Fed conquer inflation? With Austan Goolsbee

How will falling fertility rates hurt the economy? With Melissa Kearney

Will energy security fears change the global energy market? With Daniel Yergin

Introducing: The Story of Money

Will the energy shock change global trade imbalances? With Brad Setser

How long will the Iran energy shock last? With Chris Giles

Economic warfare: lessons from history, with Mark Harrison

The global economy is Iran’s hostage. Can it be released? With Edward Fishman