Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore the rise of the 'abundance' ideology among Democrats, assess Obama's economic legacy, and analyze the New Right's evolving influence, offering a broad perspective on shifting political and economic discourse.
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
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@eriktorenberg
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RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
Cory McArthur aka Irish Lotus: soundcloud.com/cory-mcarthur-879994262/irish-lotus
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:27) Growing constituency for abundance
(05:01) Obama's legacy and achievements
(11:53) Ukraine's technological advancements in warfare
(16:10) Sponsor: Netsuite
(17:25) The 2008 financial crisis and government response
(21:44) Role of government spending in economic recovery
(28:36) Addressing national debt and inflation
(31:20) Sponsor: AdQuick
(32:14) Clinton, Bush, and fiscal policies
(33:27) Role of growth and AI in debt management
(35:18) AI's impact on jobs and society
(36:21) Trump's ideology and the New Right
(43:35) Identity politics and online culture wars
(47:54) Influence of social media on politics
(01:04:51) Future of information and media
(01:05:23) Wrap & special listener jam
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore the rise of the 'abundance' ideology among Democrats, assess Obama's economic legacy, and analyze the New Right's evolving influence, offering a broad perspective on shifting political and economic discourse.
–
SPONSORS:
NetSuite
More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: netsuite.com/102
AdQuick
The easiest way to book out-of-home ads (like billboards, vehicle wraps, and airport displays) the same way you would order an Uber. Ready to get your brand the attention it deserves? Visit adquick.com today to start reaching your customers in the real world.
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
–
FOLLOW ON X:
@noahpinion
@eriktorenberg
@turpentinemedia
–
RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
Cory McArthur aka Irish Lotus: soundcloud.com/cory-mcarthur-879994262/irish-lotus
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:27) Growing constituency for abundance
(05:01) Obama's legacy and achievements
(11:53) Ukraine's technological advancements in warfare
(16:10) Sponsor: Netsuite
(17:25) The 2008 financial crisis and government response
(21:44) Role of government spending in economic recovery
(28:36) Addressing national debt and inflation
(31:20) Sponsor: AdQuick
(32:14) Clinton, Bush, and fiscal policies
(33:27) Role of growth and AI in debt management
(35:18) AI's impact on jobs and society
(36:21) Trump's ideology and the New Right
(43:35) Identity politics and online culture wars
(47:54) Influence of social media on politics
(01:04:51) Future of information and media
(01:05:23) Wrap & special listener jam
