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The Empire's New Clothes

The Empire's New Clothes

Is America a Declining Empire? Follow Bradford Pope McArthur as we examine 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, follow us on YouTube, IG, FB, Twitter and our site.

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02/14/22 • 63 min

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 operate within.

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03/07/22 • 55 min

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 most pressing challenges facing our country.

If you’ve enjoyed his discussion here, then we invite you to check out more of their work at americanaffairsjournal.org.

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02/07/22 • 47 min

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.

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02/21/22 • 49 min

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.

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02/28/22 • 49 min

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.

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03/14/22 • 61 min

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 and 2. Hit subscribe or join our mailing list on our website to stay informed on when season 2 will premiere.

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01/31/22 • 51 min

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

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01/24/22 • 58 min

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 Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

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01/17/22 • 56 min

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.be/sTKObw_-OBY
Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks
Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w
Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ
First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E
Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

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Announcing Season 2 & 2021 Look Back

The Empire's New Clothes

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03/21/22 • 24 min

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 to the mailing list to be notified when the mini-series is about to be launched! theempiresclothes.com

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