Dylan Jenkinson (One of our big producer hot shots) joins us for a look back at all our great episodes from this last year. We also discuss further what the mini-series will look like and our estimated schedule. Head to our website to subscribe

Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur - Aaron Samsonoff - Ep. 053

Mar 14th, 2022 1h 1m

Aaron joins us this week to chat crypto, fear-based marketing, investment tips, and the most valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. Quick reminder: This will be our last TENC expert interview before we take a short break between seasons 1

The Real Class War with Julius Krein - Ep. 052

Mar 7th, 2022 55m 1s

Julius is the editor of American Affairs Journal and contributing author to many fine papers at the publication. It was founded to provide a forum for people who believe that the conventional partisan platforms are no longer relevant to the mos

Is All Covid News Negative? with Bruce Sacerdote - Ep. 051

Feb 28th, 2022 49m 42s

We catch up with Bruce to discuss his findings, as well as dive a little deeper into how only negative news might impact our society and politics as a whole.

An Addicted Nation with Anna Lembke - Ep. 050

Feb 21st, 2022 49m 25s

We break down many of the concepts in her book Dopamine Nation, where social media fits into all this, and how this might explain some of our nation's extreme political divisions.

Is Capitalism Sick? With Anat Admati - Ep. 049

Feb 14th, 2022 1h 3m

Her work took her all over as she spread the message that our system is no safer since the GFC and if we want capitalism to prosper, we need to take a long hard look at not just the rules and regulations we create, but the value system we all o

Is Capitalism Sustainable with Michael Munger - Ep. 048

Feb 7th, 2022 47m 59s

In this episode, we dive into why capitalism is not sustainable and how we can think and approach solutions to avoid its natural tendency towards cronyism.

Economics 101 is Bad for You - James Kwak - Ep. 047

Jan 31st, 2022 51m 1s

James Kwak is a professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and writes extensively on the contemporary politics of our time.

One Civilization to Rule Them All - with Robin Hanson - Ep. 046

Jan 24th, 2022 58m 36s

Robin Hanson is an Associate Professor at George Mason University and write about all manners of economics, A.I., systems thinking and even aliens. Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar: https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY Keith Dicker explains why the US Dol

Speculation or Revolution: with Stephen Diehl - Ep. 045

Jan 17th, 2022 56m 5s

Stephen is a software engineer working in the financial services industry and feels an obligation to speak out against the dangers that crypto could pose to the global economy and society at large. Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar: https://youtu.b

We’re Measuring Inequality Wrong with John Nye - Ep. 044

Jan 10th, 2022 1h

Taking a step back he asks us to examine the future of western civilization while pondering where we might be headed. Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar: https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King: https://youtu.be/

Radicalization Creates Radicalization with Eric Kaufmann - Ep. 043

Jan 3rd, 2022 1h 1m

Eric Kaufmann is a Professor of Politics at the University of London where he helps walk us through how we got here and where we might be headed. Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar: https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY Keith Dicker explains why the US Dolla

Don’t Raise Your IQ & Listen to Elites More With Garett Jones - Ep. 042

Dec 27th, 2021 54m 13s

Garett Jones joins us to discuss why it's better to surround yourself with smart people than trying to become one. He also turns us towards his book 10% Less Democracy: Why You Should Trust Elites a Little More and the Masses a Little Less. He

The Future of Money with Antonio Fatas - Ep. 041

Dec 20th, 2021 42m 48s

We also dive into his thoughts on Crypto as well as his thoughts on Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDC’s. Hang on tight! Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar: https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King: https://y

What is Money? with Ann Pettifor - Ep. 040

Dec 13th, 2021 57m 43s

Ann Pettifor joins us to discuss all this and more. Ultimately, she believes that governments around the world have given over a vast sum of political decisions and roles to the free market which has now given rise to global populist anger. We’

Is Crypto Solving Problems? with Felix Salmon - Ep. 039

Dec 6th, 2021 52m 30s

Laying out his fundamental beliefs Felix doesn’t see a true problem it’s solving, though explains how most historical speculative manias leave some sort of great lasting benefit. We dive into what exactly does it mean to have a deflationary cur

If Romans Could Tweet with Alexander Mariotti - Ep. 038

Nov 29th, 2021 1h 4m

The Empire's New Clothes is a Podcast & YouTube series examining the cyclical forces that make and break empires. We’ll try to answer the big questions of how we got here as a society and tease out what’s coming next. Episodes drop every Monday

America’s High Stakes Gamble with Martin Wolf - Ep. 037

Nov 22nd, 2021 57m 28s

Martin Wolf is the Chief Economic Commentator for the Financial Times and is currently working on a book about the crisis of democratic capitalism.Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBYKeith Dicker explains why the US Dollar

Inflation or Market Crash? with Jesse Felder - Ep. 036

Nov 15th, 2021 55m 8s

Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBYKeith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuksJim Rogers on the Rise of China:https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3wPaul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:https://y

Bonus

Quick Update From the TENC Team

Nov 8th, 2021 1m 51s

Life happens, so sadly we're taking a week off from our full episode schedule this week, but join us next week to hear another fascinating empire conversation. In the meantime, check out some of our older episodes from the archive!