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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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English
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Episodes
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/will-new-zealand-dive-or-thrive
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-concerning-update-to-the-russian-reach-series
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-green-transition-is-over
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-government-debt
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/what-is-hegseth-doing
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-fire-hose-of-chaos-corruption
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-theres-no-fentanyl-in-easter-eggs-this-year
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/bye-bye-de-minimis
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/dont-expect-many-trade-deals
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/wait-the-recession-is-already-here
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/should-the-us-stay-in-the-middle-east
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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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/i-hope-you-didnt-want-to-buy-a-home
Duration:00:04:11
Is Trump Playing 4D Chess? || Peter Zeihan
4/19/2025
If you're like me, you've probably sat at your computer for hours on end, reading tons of articles, watching countless interviews, and you still have one question...Does Trump have any strategy at all?
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/is-trump-playing-4d-chess
Duration:00:05:03
Of Tariffs, Manufacturing and PSAs || Peter Zeihan
4/18/2025
The tariffs on China are now effectively 145% and penalties tied to Venezuelan oil could raise that to 170%. Trump's tariff policies are nearing the triple digits, so the level of uncertainty filling every board room is chilling.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/of-tariffs-manufacturing-and-psas
Duration:00:06:00
Stopping Trump's Tariffs with A New Trade Act || Peter Zeihan
4/16/2025
It's hard to equate Trump's tariff policies to much of anything, but the movie "Unstoppable" where Denzel Washington needs to stop a runaway train might be the best I can come up with.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-new-trade-act
Duration:00:05:03
Tariff Spotlight: Vietnam || Peter Zeihan
4/15/2025
One of the countries who got caught up in the 'Liberation Day' crossfire was Vietnam. Through an arbitrary and poorly informed process, Vietnam was slapped with a 46% tariff.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/tariff-spotlight-vietnam
Duration:00:05:40
¡Ostia! Spain's Economy Is Booming || Peter Zeihan
4/14/2025
The Spaniards have been on an economic hot streak as of late. So, what have they been doing right, and will this streak continue?
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ostia-spains-economy-is-booming
Duration:00:04:53
India Complicates the US Fentanyl Crisis || Peter Zeihan
4/11/2025
The 2025 US threat assessment has revealed that India is now a significant source of precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production, alongside China.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/india-complicates-the-us-fentanyl-crisis
Duration:00:03:54
Turkey Takes a Break from Democracy || Peter Zeihan
4/10/2025
It appears that democracy has fallen in Turkey, as Erdogan has arrested his only major political challenger - Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. With Erdogan's suppression of his (only) political opposition, he has signaled the transition from a democracy to an autocracy.
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Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/turkey-takes-a-break-from-democracy
Duration:00:05:16
The Tariffs Stalk at Midnight + LIVE Q&A Starts Soon!
4/9/2025
Our next Live Q&A on Patreon is here! On April 9, Peter will join the Analyst members on Patreon for question time! In order to get in on the fun, join the 'Analyst tier' on Patreon before April 9.
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Well, the fat lady ain't singing yet. Late yesterday, more updates on Trump's tariffs were released.
Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-tariffs-stalk-at-midnight
Duration:00:05:40