The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

Jacob welcomes Kamran Bokhari to the podcast to discuss the shocking collapse of the Assad regime. -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (05:30) - Who are the Syrian rebels (17:10) – Turkey + Qatar (27:20) – Kurds (37:40) – Iran and the Houthis (43:44) – Saudis, Jordan, Egypt (50:55) - The death of Islamism -- Kamran Bokhari

Jacob checks in from paternity leave to talk to Rob about the latest in markets. From there, they offer some hopefully insightful if slightly disjointed thoughts about France (no deal), Syria (little deal), and South Korea (big deal). -- Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:01) – CI Club (05:30) –  US and Global Markets (26

Jacob and Rob parse some of President-elect Trump’s first cabinet picks and what it might mean for economic policy. They compare previous approaches to economic policy and make some provocative comparisons. From there, they turn to China’s (underwhelming) “stimulus” announcement last week, and close with some thoughts

While everyone has been worried about U.S. elections, Japan held elections too – with a result that has upended everything we’ve known about Japanese politics since 2009. To understand what has changed and what is at stake, Jacob is joined by Japan expert Tobias Harris – they chat about changes in Japan and why underes

While everyone has been worried about U.S. elections, Japan held elections too – with a result that has upended everything we’ve known about Japanese politics since 2009. To understand what has changed and what is at stake, Jacob is joined by Japan expert Tobias Harris – they chat about changes in Japan and why underes

Jacob and Rob dive into Donald Trump's surprising victory and its potential impact on various sectors, including the economy and the markets. They discuss the prevailing mood in both the US and Europe, highlighting a sense of resignation to Trump's return among many citizens. They explore the market reactions following