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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
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Trump Takes on Washington || Peter Zeihan

2/21/2025
Second-time freshman President Donald J Trump is taking the axe to the federal workforce. Or at least he is attempting to. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-takes-on-washington

Duration:00:05:43

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Generational Divides of Other Countries || Peter Zeihan

2/20/2025
I've talked extensively about the generational divides in the US, but what about other countries? Let's look at the unique demographic trends in Russia, China, and Iran. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/generational-divides-of-other-countries

Duration:00:12:37

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Can Tariffs Replace Income Taxes? || Peter Zeihan

2/19/2025
Imagine never paying income tax again. Sounds damn nice to me too. That's until reality kicks in and you start looking at the math on how large the tariffs would need to be to replace those taxes... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/can-tariffs-replace-income-taxes

Duration:00:02:23

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Russia After Russia || Peter Zeihan

2/18/2025
Building on yesterday's video, we'll be talking about the future of Russia following its collapse. So, what can we expect the Russia after Russia to look like? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/russia-after-russia

Duration:00:15:17

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The Russian Depopulation || Peter Zeihan

2/17/2025
Today we'll be discussing Russian birth and death rates since we've got some new Russian demographic data to look at. So, go ahead and grab that truckload of salt. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-russian-depopulation

Duration:00:07:26

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The Real Secret to Saving Birthrates || Peter Zeihan

2/14/2025
Today's conversation might piss off a few prophylactic companies (no, I'm not suggesting we buy thumb tacks and go crazy). The question of the day is...how can we get people to procreate? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-real-secret-to-saving-birthrates

Duration:00:03:55

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Syria Opens Doors for Turkey || Peter Zeihan

2/13/2025
Syria's interim leader Ahmed Al Shara has been meeting with the region's big dogs - Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Respectively, they represent the financial backbone and the military power of the region, so buddying up isn't the worst idea. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/syria-opens-doors-for-turkey

Duration:00:06:36

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Coal Remains Essential for US Electricity || Peter Zeihan

2/12/2025
Georgia Power (owned by Southern Company) updated its IRP and is sending environmental activists into a tizzy. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/coal-remains-essential-for-us-electricity

Duration:00:04:28

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Global Economic Growth Patterns (Or Should I Say Decline) || Peter Zeihan

2/11/2025
We're looking at some global economic growth patterns today. Unfortunately, we're entering an era with a lot of unknowns. Between collapsing demographics and industrial challenges, there seems to be more countries in the red than the green. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/global-economic-growth-patterns

Duration:00:07:23

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Dealing With Chinese Drones || Peter Zeihan

2/10/2025
Drones are all the rage right now and China is jumping on the bandwagon. With Chinese plans to create over 1 million combat-ready drones within two years, should the US be worried? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/dealing-with-chinese-drones

Duration:00:08:20

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The Live Q&A Is Today! + AI Drama: DeepSeek, Nvidia, and China

2/7/2025
Today is the day! On Feb. 7 at 12 PM (ET) the Live Q&A will kick off over on Patreon! Join the Analyst Tier now and don't miss out on all the fun: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Chinese firm, DeepSeek, claimed to develop an AI model at a fraction of the cost used to develop competing models. This has caused quite the stir, but what is actually going on? Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/ai-drama-deepseek-nvidia-and-china

Duration:00:06:36

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The Patreon Live Q&A Is Tomorrow + Trump's Political Capital Bonfire

2/6/2025
Join the Live Q&A on Feb. 7 by becoming an Analyst member on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan If you want to access to all the videos as soon as they are released, be sure to join the Patreon. Trump has used up a lot of paper in his first 10 days in office, but he hasn't spent much time working with Congress to make his executive orders stick. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trumps-political-capital-bonfire

Duration:00:06:58

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What's the US Housing Market Doing? + LIVE Q&A || Peter Zeihan

2/5/2025
The US housing market has been through a lot, so what does this current chapter look like? We're going to be looking at several factors impacting the trajectory of the US housing market. Join the Live Q&A on Feb. 7 by becoming an Analyst member on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/whats-the-us-housing-market-doing

Duration:00:07:13

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Wind Energy Deserves Some Love || Peter Zeihan

2/4/2025
I've bad mouthed solar power enough times for people to know where I stand, but why am I taking it easier on wind power? Join the Live Q&A on Feb. 7 by becoming an Analyst member on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/wind-energy-deserves-some-love

Duration:00:05:28

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The End of Bipartisan Foreign Policy || Peter Zeihan

2/3/2025
After four consecutive presidents adopting a neo-isolationist mentality, the era of bipartisan globalization is coming to an end. So, what will the future of US foreign policy look like? Join the Live Q&A on Feb. 7 by becoming an Analyst member on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-end-of-bipartisan-foreign-policy

Duration:00:06:08

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The Two-Sided Coin of Russian Sanctions || Peter Zeihan

2/1/2025
This video was recorded before Peter left on his New Zealand trip Western sanctions against Russia aim to restrict revenue flows by barring access to Western shipping, banking and insurance...but there's one more step that could be taken to put the final sanction nail in the Russian coffin. Join the Live Q&A on Feb. 7 by becoming an Analyst member on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-two-sided-coin-of-russian-sanctions

Duration:00:03:07

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The Failure of Chinese Real Estate || Peter Zeihan

1/31/2025
Most of us think of real estate as a solid investment, and a good chunk of the Chinese population thought the same, but things aren't always what they seem. Join the Live Q&A on Feb. 7 by becoming an Analyst member on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-failure-of-chinese-real-estate

Duration:00:19:03

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The Geopolitics of Climate Change || Peter Zeihan

1/30/2025
With a glacier as the backdrop for this video, I figured it only appropriate to discuss resource exploitation, Arctic shipping, and agriculture as it relates to climate change. Join the Live Q&A on Feb. 7 by becoming an Analyst member on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-geopolitics-of-climate-change

Duration:00:06:43

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Trump, Cartels, Terrorism and...Increasing Migration || Peter Zeihan

1/29/2025
Trump had a fat stack of executive orders waiting to be slammed down onto his desk as soon as he took office. One of those was his designation of Mexican cartels as terrorist groups, which will have some unintended consequences. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/trump-cartels-terrorism-andincreasing-migration

Duration:00:06:19

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Join the Patreon for the Live Q&A On Feb. 7

1/28/2025
Hello to all our newsletter members! We’re excited to announce that our next Live Q&A is on February 7. If you were looking for an excuse to upgrade to The Analyst tier, here is your reason... In addition to getting access to the Live Q&A and all the premium content, you'll also be helping a good cause. All new Analyst tier membership fees for the first three months of 2025 will be donated to: https://www.lafoodbank.org/ Peter will be answering a mix of questions submitted ahead of time and questions submitted live, so you don’t want to miss out! Once you join The Analyst tier, you’ll be able to register for the Q&A, submit your questions, and join in on the conversation. You’ll also get a recording of the Live Q&A to watch at your leisure! Why not treat yourself to an early Valentine’s gift and help others in the process… We’re excited to see you there!

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