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The Other Hand

Jim Power & Chris Johns·508 episodes

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Economics and finance demystified.A recent listener's comment:"I first heard about ChatGPT on your podcast and immediately started using it. I’m 73 and wrote my first program at 16. Having witnessed all developments in computing down the years I think this is the greatest since www. Your pod is informative in many different areas, politics, economics, society changes, housing crisis etc but at times goes beyond that. This episode tying up all this but also the implications of AI with a knowledgeable guest. ENTHRALLING! Keep it coming."cjpeconomics.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

35 min
May 29, 2026
Has the UK rejoined the EU already? Interest rates are going to rise. Should they?

Does Trump care about the mid-terms? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
May 26, 2026
The Pope & Jim offer differing perspectives on tech. The robots are coming and they are Chinese

Social media is the new smoking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
May 23, 2026
Are you lower value human capital? Ireland's Labour market is slowing.

London is hated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
May 20, 2026
Is AI coming for your job? US petrol stations can't handle $10 gasoline. Neither can its economy.

The UK is no longer a serious country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 min
May 16, 2026
From moron premium to plonker premium: UK borrowing costs soar. Global inflation and interest rates are on the up

It's all beginning to feel a bit dot.commy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 min
May 13, 2026
Ireland's budget circus resumes. Productivity growth finally starts again in the US

The UK is ungoverned, not ungovernable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
May 9, 2026
The past ain't what many of us remember. Populists promise a return to the good old days.

Follow their money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

36 min
May 6, 2026
Rising racism, rising bond yields, rising populism: the UK is in a terrible place

We can't handle the truth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
May 1, 2026
What happens when only 4 trillionaires have all the income? And our parliaments are occupied by chatbots?

No representation without taxation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
Apr 29, 2026
UK to get Irish green credits? We could have cheap EVs but instead face multi-billion fines.

All the latest economic news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
Apr 23, 2026
Podcast Special: In conversation with Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment

Ireland's Economic Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 min
Apr 22, 2026
Podcast Short: Jim on the Summer Economic Statement

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30 min
Apr 21, 2026
Wanted: grown up politicians willing to have adult conversations.

AI: good or bad for interest rates & inflation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
Apr 18, 2026
Peace in our time? Keir Starmer needs to go.

Ireland buys off the mob - there will be consequences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min
Apr 15, 2026
They think it's all over. FOMO, TINA, markets & the $. China & Iran are the big winners of the war

Standing our ground on the fuel protests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min
Apr 12, 2026
IMF explains why cutting fuel taxes now is a dumb idea. Is war coming for all of us?

Markets cannot price disaster properly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
Apr 10, 2026
Inflation up, more to come? US petrol over $4 a gallon. Ours is over double that.

What, exactly, do the fuel protesters want? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

36 min
Apr 7, 2026
Stagflation: more flation than stag? Or just bad? How much evil can we tolerate?

A mad, bad world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 min
Apr 1, 2026
Trump surrenders to Iran? From TACO to WACO.

Iran is now one of the most economically powerful countries on earth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
Mar 30, 2026
The dogs of war - mostly barking, one or two surprisingly quiet

Will Farage's links to Trump hurt Reform? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
Mar 20, 2026
Brexit - for the first time in ages. And the war.

Is the US economy in worse shape than we thought? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
Mar 19, 2026
Here we go again - supply chains. From Urea to Silicon Chips.

"Iran is winning" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
Mar 16, 2026
The world has changed. For central bankers especially. But also for everyone

An early St Patrick's Day greeting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
Mar 13, 2026
Tick Tock. Each day things get a little worse.

Interest rates might be heading up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
Mar 9, 2026
Don't panic! Not yet, anyway

Markets are worried, but not particularly so Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
Mar 8, 2026
What's the plan? Gaza writ large?

And all the latest economic news & data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
Mar 4, 2026
Podcast special: War, AI, Slow Learners and Art with Joan Mulvihill

First live podcast (a recording) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

37 min
Mar 2, 2026
War. Is the energy price shock the least of it?

Geopolitics. Again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min
Feb 27, 2026
Shadow banks: another crisis brewing? Is AI good or bad?

Is your job safe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
Feb 24, 2026
Trump throws a tantrum Markets yawn.

Money, Andrew and the British monarchy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

36 min
Feb 18, 2026
Europe deserves much a better press. As does liberal democracy

Weep for it when it's gone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
Feb 10, 2026
Why have the Epstein files only snared European Royals and Politicians? Conspiracy or coincidence?

British politics are beyond redemption Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 min
Feb 8, 2026
Jim's update on the Irish & world economy & markets

A solo run Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min
Feb 2, 2026
Is the AI race winnable?Where is the ROI & productivity?

In conversation with Joan Mulvihill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
Jan 29, 2026
Is Trump just another mad mullah?

Strange goings on in financial markets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
Jan 25, 2026
Europe must now decide. Reality has bitten

Carney was right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
Jan 20, 2026
A new Berlin Wall moment. Just not quite so good as the last one.

TACO Trump - the last hope? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 min
Jan 7, 2026
World economy in great shape? Not so fast!

Things look great. Until we look deeper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
Dec 29, 2025
Looking backwards, looking forwards.

Thanks to all our listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min
Dec 22, 2025
'A numbed & dumbed generation'. Is it too late to regulate tech? Or is it now too big to fail?

In conversation with Joan Mulvihill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
Dec 19, 2025
Give the task of managing the domestic economy to the IDA. Restrict the Finance Ministry to bean counting

Bought a book lately? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
Dec 16, 2025
The assault on Ireland's reputation and soft power.

Some of the punches are landing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min
Dec 13, 2025
Is inflation on the rise again? Britain to rejoin the EU? ChatGPT looks tired.

Starmer looks finished Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
Dec 10, 2025
Trump declares war on the EU. It's time for someone to stand up. Anyone.

It's time for rage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
Dec 6, 2025
Maybe Irish corporation taxes are destined never to collapse? Famous last words? The Department of Yes and No

A big week for economic data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
Dec 3, 2025
An American Oligarchy takes shape. Russia leads, Trump follows.

OECD economic forecasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
Nov 29, 2025
UK & Irish tax & govt. spending: a real drag. An explanation of the the USA - Russia bromance

Vance & co hate Europe because...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 min
Nov 26, 2025
Could anybody get elected in Ireland on a platform of fiscal restraint? Reeves last budget?

A tale of two budgets. Or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
Nov 24, 2025
Ukraine is sold out by America. The weird connections between Hobbits, right-wing nutjobs and Moscow.

All the latest data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
Nov 22, 2025
Nationalism: where does it come from? The glue that binds us or the poison that kills us?

In conversation with Professor Shane O'Mara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.