Guide to the Global Economy Podcast

These days, if you don’t get economics, you don’t get Washington. From tariffs to crypto to sanctions and beyond, our team is here to guide you. Watch and listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Guide to the Global Economy is your go-to podcast for navigating the increasingly busy intersection of global economics, finance, national security, and geopolitics.

Through interviews with leading experts and behind-the-scenes insights from the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center, we break down the storylines that matter most for the global economy—from major news everyone’s talking about to developments few have noticed. These days, if you don’t get economics, you don’t get Washington. From tariffs to crypto to sanctions and beyond, our team is here to guide you. Watch and listen wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Apr 8, 2026

What’s behind Tehran’s tollbooth?

Last month, Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Now, reports are emerging that it is charging some tankers massive fees to transit. But how exactly does Tehran’s “tollbooth” operate?

Economy & Business Energy & Environment
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Apr 3, 2026

Will the Iran war redraw the global energy map?

In this episode, Josh and Jessie get into the supply shock caused by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, from Asia’s energy crunch to US dependencies. Senior Director of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, Landon Derentz, joins us to discuss the scale and duration of this energy crisis and what that means for the global energy landscape.

Economy & Business Iran
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Mar 18, 2026

Does the Iran war signal the end of economic statecraft?

From tariffs to sanctions, the Trump administration relied heavily on the geoeconomic toolkit in 2025. With the war in Iran and capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, has President Donald Trump lost his patience with these tools?

Economy & Business Iran
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Mar 10, 2026

What’s the state of Russia’s economy?

From sanctions to shadow fleets, we discuss evasion tactics and how Russia could benefit from an extended conflict in the Middle East that boosts oil prices.

Economy & Business Russia
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Feb 19, 2026

2026 Predictions: Washington vs. Wall Street

Josh Lipsky and Sophia Busch test the GeoEconomics Center’s predictions for the 2026 global economy with Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius.

Economy & Business

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Feb 10, 2026

Is a dollar vibe shift under way?

This episode breaks down how the greenback impacts trade, investment, national security, and the average consumer, as we try to answer the question: is the dollar having a vibe shift?

Dollar Dominance Economy & Business

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Jan 27, 2026

Markets, monetary policy, and central bank independence

In this episode of Guide to the Global Economy, experts assess the significance of the US Justice Department’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and growing tensions between the White House and the Fed over interest rates, why markets aren’t reacting to the clash, and what’s at stake for US economic credibility and the US economy as a whole.

Economy & Business

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