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The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

Hosted by Jacob Shapiro, the Jacob Shapiro Podcast is long-form exploration of geopolitics, markets, crypto, agriculture, macro-finance, commodities, ForEx, and much much more! Tune in biweekly for interviews with experts across the globe, and weekly for roundups of global financial and geopolitical events!

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49:43

Let Them Drink Bleach

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Notice: This is the last episode that we'll be cross-posting on the JShap Show Channel!For details on this episode and further off the wall updates, follow Geopolitical Cousins wherever you get your podcasts!!Helpful Link - https://feeds.captivate.fm/geopolitical-cousins/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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01:02:08

Blessing by Blowtorch

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Vance hosted Jacob on his podcast – so only fair that Jacob should return the favor! Vance and Jacob talk about early returns on Trump administration policies for U.S. and Canadian farmers. They discuss the virtues and pitfalls of Bitcoin, and close with some heartfelt thoughts on insights Vance has derived from interviewing hundreds of people about the most meaningful aspects of their life. --Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(00:01) – Response to U.S. politics(11:45) – Biofuels(14:32) – Debt/land

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01:44:23

Riding on the Hog of a Fiscal Orgy

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Jacob and Marko convene an emergency episode to discuss Liberation Day. Afterwards, they speak to fellow cousin Matt Gertken about President Trump’s comments that he might serve a third presidential term. --Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview(01:46) - Discussion on Tariffs and Trade Deficit(02:58) - Reciprocal Tariffs and Economic Reactions(04:56) - Market Reactions and Negotiation Strategies(07:02) - Uncertainty and Global Trade Dynamics(07:45) - Historical Context and Strategic

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57:16

🇺🇸 Liberation Day 🇺🇸

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/04/02

We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. To buy products for higher prices than we could have bought them. And should we win the day, the Second of April will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the United States declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! We are going to conquer Greenland! Today, we celebrate our Liberation Day!--Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction

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53:54

At the Frontline of the South China Sea and Democracy

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Jacob welcomes Georgi Engelbrecht on to the podcast for the first time to discuss the importance of the Philippines, why it matters, its relationship with China, and the Duterte-Marcos rivalry that is reverberating throughout the democratic world.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Introduction(02:22) - Life and Work in the Philippines(04:27) - Geopolitical Importance of the Philippines(05:49) - Historical and Cultural Context of the Philippines(08:56) - Philippines-China Relations and

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59:22

Geopolitical Cousins - Get Off Our Lawn

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Want more details? GO CHECK OUT THE GEOPOLITICAL COUSINS POD HERE: https://geopolitical-cousins.captivate.fm/listenYou can also such look up "Geopolitical Cousins" on your favorite podcast provider. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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40:04

Beware the Profit Recession and India’s Stock Bubble

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Jacob and Rob squeeze in a quick episode to reality-check some of the media narratives out there about an imminent recession, copper prices, and the U.S. dollar. From there, they cast their eyes toward emerging markets, looking at events in Brazil, Indonesia, India, and Turkey, and concluding that things still look good in a multipolar world…as long as you have an appropriate level of risk tolerance. They close with specific thoughts on the Indian market.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(01:20) – Profit

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01:57:51

Will Trump Go to War with Iran?

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Jacob and Marko run down the most important issues of the week: Will the U.S. go to war with Iran? Why did President Erdogan arrest his top rival? Is Indonesia helping or hurting itself by courting its military? And is Chinese consumption really happening? From there, they turn to the kind of geopolitical sports analysis that only they can offer, drafting teams of 7 for the top geopolitical sports moments in history.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (01:00) - Iran(31:00) - Turkey(46:00) – Indonesia(58:00)

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01:09:04

Messing Around and Finding Out

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/03/14

NEW FEED: https://geopolitical-cousins.captivate.fm/listenYou can also just look up "Geopolitical Cousins" and it'll come up. We're the only ones. This is it. Welcome to the goat rodeo! The inaugural episode of the Geopolitical Cousins podcast sees Marko and Jacob wax philosophical about net assessments, debate where the Trump administration thinks the world is multipolar, and interrogate what the future of Canada, Europe, and inflation look like in a land of all sticks and no carrots

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01:06:30

Pulling the Wrong Levers

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Trump’s tariff policy is all over the place - Ton, off, then back on again. Markets don’t like uncertainty, and Jacob' sister is even texting him about stocks. China? Barely flinching. Europe? Actually getting its act together, with Germany and Poland leading the charge. Meanwhile, Turkey’s making moves, the Kurds are recalibrating, and Iran’s back in the mix. --Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(00:40) - Sister Index(05:40) - Impact of US Tariffs and Trade Policies(08:46) - Trump Administration's Policy

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46:24

The Thing about Tariffs

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Jacob Shapiro and Cornell Assistant Professor Wendong Zhang discuss tariffs from an objective perspective: Who will they impact? How much? How does that change based on different scenarios? If you are looking to be convinced of whether tariffs are good policy or not, seek another podcast; if what you desire is objective analysis about the potential impact of tariffs both good and bad, you have come to the right place.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(03:33) - Tariffs and Trade Wars(07:54) - Impact of

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34:40

Mr. Market Is Not Happy

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Though operating at less than 100 percent capacity, Jacob and Rob gather to take stock of how markets are reacting to the changes of the last 6 weeks. They find themselves more optimistic about China, Germany, and Europe than others, and warn about signals that suggest President Trump’s honeymoon economy period is nearing its end.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(01:15) – Checking in on Mr. Market(12:11) – International Market Over-performance(13:11) – Germany and the Future (22:03) - ...What about the

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01:31:26

Stop Waiting To Live a Good Life

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Jacob and Rob welcome Narath Carlile from MakeTimeFlow to the podcast to talk about human flouring, deep success, and time management. Rob and I could have talked to Narath for even longer than 90 minutes, but in this first episode with Narath, we talk about his background and why he developed the tools he has created to help people invest and protect their time. Narath explains some of the science and context around informatics, human flourishing, and deep success. Rob and Jacob share some of their

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54:20

USAID's Demise: What It Means for Global Power and...

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/02/14

A candid discussion with Emma Pennisi on the centers on the ignominious assault on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the negative consequences that will follow. Emma Pennisi is a seasoned veteran in the USAID domain is here in a strictly personal capacity. Pennisi articulates her perspectives regarding the potential ramifications of this dismantling on U.S. global influence and strategic interests. --Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (02:32) - The Origins and Controversies

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40:52

#256 - And Now, The Weather

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Daryl Ritchison joins the pod to discuss the intricate interplay of weather phenomena affecting global climates, with a particular emphasis on the anomalous snowfall witnessed in the Gulf region, a rare event that has sparked significant interest. Jacob and Daryl explore the implications of a weak La Niña on weather patterns, the negative Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), and finish on weather conditions in Europe and India.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (01:00) - Snow in the gulf(5:30) – Weak La

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01:03:15

#255 - Strategic Ketchup Reserve

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/02/07

Description (replace me)--Timestamps:(00:07) - Intro(00:30) - Monetize the asset side of the balance sheet(17:18) - Bitcoin(25:00) - Debt(32:17) -Macro looks at England, India, Brazil, China(41:40) - Indonesia's Future: Opportunities and Risks(53:42) - Gaza and Analyzing Trump's Negotiation Strategy--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapCI Site: cognitive.investmentsSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by

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01:33:22

#254 - Geopolitical Cousins

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Jacob and Marko had planned to pod today anyway…but then Luka got traded, Trump threatened tariffs, and the whole world went generally mad, so they had to go for over an hour and a half! Special announcement for those who make it to the end.--Timestamps:(00:00) - The Evening Special(03:33) - Unexpected Developments(18:14) - The Implications of Tariffs and Negotiations(28:14) - Geopolitical Implications of Tariffs(36:23) - The Multipolar World and America's Strategic Position(49:39) - The Shifting

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50:28

#253 - Lose the War, Win the Peace

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Jacob welcomes the always insightful and provocative Jacek Bartosiak of Strategy&Future onto the show to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and the evolution of the multipolar geopolitical system. Jacek makes his case that a systemic, global war has already begun – and warns the U.S. what will happen if it indulges in hubris and pushes too hard on President Trump’s “America First” rhetoric.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(02:01) - Ukraine Updates - Will Russia negotiate?(11:09) - Will Russia negotiate

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56:28

#252 - Mexican Leverage

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Jacob and Rob break down the tech market shake-up caused by Deep Seek, a rising Chinese AI company, and what it means for U.S.-China relations and global AI competition. They dive into Nvidia’s stock drop, how AI rivalry is driving investor sentiment, and the shift toward cheaper, decentralized tech. The conversation also explores the economic ties between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, and how these relationships will shape trade policies. Throughout, they stress the need for a clear-eyed view of

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22:28

#251: Don't Forget The DRC

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast ·

2025/01/25

Jacob discusses several key geopolitical developments, focusing on President Trump's recent inauguration and the implications of his trade policies. Notably, Trump did not immediately raise tariffs on China as anticipated, signaling a potential shift towards negotiation rather than confrontation in international trade. Shapiro also highlights the significance of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first diplomatic visit to Panama, suggesting it could mark a renewed focus on Latin America. Additionally,

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