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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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Episodes
America’s Processing Crisis: Racing China's Decline || Peter Zeihan
5/30/2025
One of the biggest challenges to US reindustrialization isn't the raw materials, it's the lack of processing infrastructure to convert those raw materials into intermediate products. Let's break it down.
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Duration:00:02:50
The Future of Piracy (ARRRGH!) || Peter Zeihan
5/29/2025
As the US withdraws from its position as global protector of the seas, will the age of pirates return once more? Okay, maybe Blackbeard won't be making a comeback, but piracy will have a role in the future of trade.
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Duration:00:05:44
Did Trump Just Wreck US-India Relations? || Peter Zeihan
5/28/2025
With tensions rising in India and Pakistan, it was only a matter of time before Trump had to step in and put his foot in his mouth. Basically, what happened is the Trump administration announced a ceasefire and peace talks between India and Pakistan...seemingly without consulting either side.
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Duration:00:04:18
Iran Snuggles Up with the Houthis in Yemen || Peter Zeihan
5/27/2025
Yemen, despite all the odds being stacked against it, has recently become strategically significant.
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Duration:00:04:25
The Fire Hose of Chaos: How Do You Lose 100 Million People?
5/26/2025
Over 100 million people are missing in China!? No, the Chinese aren't playing the world's largest game of hide and seek, instead there's widespread fraud in their data collection system. Yay!
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Duration:00:06:12
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Xi's Power Chokehold
5/23/2025
Xi Jinping continues to push China closer and closer to that scary edge they've been staring at for quite some time. So, what will the fall of China look like?
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Duration:00:04:55
The Fire Hose of Chaos: China's First Domino
5/22/2025
As the pressure within the Chinese system continues to mount, you can expect to see signs as the first few things begin to crack. Those first pieces to slip will be manufactured goods, processed materials, and services.
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Duration:00:07:14
Aging Populations and Which Countries Look the Worst || Peter Zeihan
5/21/2025
Note: This video was recorded during Peter's hiking trip in 2024
Many countries are on the brink of crisis. No, I'm not talking about political issues or potential wars. Instead, I'm looking at the aging population crisis facing a number of countries around the globe. Let's start with Japan.
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Duration:00:03:04
The Fire Hose of Chaos: The “Deal" With the Chinese
5/20/2025
Trade tensions are taking their toll on an already fragile Chinese system. The US is dealing with self-sufficiency problems, but for China, it is an existential question. Will this new deal change that?
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Duration:00:08:53
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Chinese Edition Intro
5/19/2025
Today, we're launching into the next phase of our "Fire Hose of Chaos” series, shifting our focus from the US and onto China. Trust me, there will be no shortage of chaos in this series either.
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Duration:00:03:43
The Question of Leadership…And Management || Peter Zeihan
5/16/2025
Everyone gets mad at me for critiquing the leader that they like, but listen...I'm out here roasting everybody. Whether it's Obama, Trump, Xi Jinping, or Grandma, nobody is safe. Okay fine, we'll leave Gram Gram out of it for today.
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Duration:00:08:13
The Fire Hose of Chaos: American Brands
5/15/2025
Many of America's most beloved brands rely on Chinese manufacturing, but what happens when that goes away?
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Duration:00:05:19
The Russians Continue Stirring the Romanian Pot || Peter Zeihan
5/14/2025
Romania just held its second attempt at the first round of presidential elections, after the initial round was invalidated due to Russian interference. Looks like the Romanians are having some major déjà vu.
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Duration:00:05:15
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Agriculture
5/13/2025
US agriculture is heading towards a major crisis, and yes, Trump's trade policies are to blame for this as well. Many of the US ag export markets are closed off, and farmers are feeling the heat.
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Duration:00:11:35
The Fire Hose of Chaos: The Fed
5/12/2025
Jerome Powell has been on the receiving end of Trump's threats and the markets have reacted negatively to the undermining of the Fed's credibility. Here's the full picture.
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Duration:00:04:39
The Night the Lights Went Out in Geor- er, Spain || Peter Zeihan
5/10/2025
On Monday, April 28, a widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal. Other than our marketing guy who was on vacation in Madrid at the time claiming he "had no signal" and "couldn't work", this outage highlights a broader issue with renewable energy infrastructure.
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Duration:00:07:35
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Recession Time
5/9/2025
What do you get when you mix overly aggressive trade measures and a poor economic plan? Trump's idea of a great start. Or, as I like to call it, a policy-induced recession. Here’s what’s happening.
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Duration:00:04:08
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Housing Problems
5/8/2025
Does everyone remember that bedtime story about the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf? Well, the Trump administration is doing its best wolf impression and trying to blow the entire housing industry down.
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Duration:00:05:52
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Steel and Aluminum
5/7/2025
The Trump administration has given us a masterclass on how to set supply chains ablaze using tariffs. While some supply chains are smoldering, others are raging wildfires. So, let's look at two that are in the thick of it: steel and aluminum.
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Duration:00:05:05
The Fire Hose of Chaos: Finance
5/6/2025
The US has known that a capital crunch was inbound for decades now. With the Baby Boomers retiring and Trump's trade policies hitting at the same time, these financial woes might sting a bit more than we thought.
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Duration:00:09:52