Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this episode, Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith discuss wide range of topics, including Trump’s executive orders and their effects on U.S. politics, international tariffs, Michael Pettis's views on China's economy, the Middle East’s potential with solar energy, and Europe’s socio-political shifts, all through the lens of economics.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:24) Analyzing Trump's executive orders
(00:57) Trump's power struggle with civil service
(03:02) Executive Orders: Legal and political implications
(05:25) Trump's overreach and policy impact
(08:32) Republicans vs. Democrats on technology
(13:04) Trump's influence and corruption concerns
(14:51) Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration
(18:08) Civil Service and political appointments
(18:40) Sponsors: Netsuite | Notion
(20:53) Shift in civil service dynamics
(25:18) Future of DEI and Education polarization
(30:30) China, tariffs, and international economics
(33:15) Economists' critique of Pettis
(38:32) Sponsor: AdQuick
(39:27) Trump's tariff tactics
(42:23) Deregulation and economic policy
(44:21) Middle East: A bullish perspective
(51:01) European assimilation challenges
(01:00:38) Historical parallels and assimilation
(01:03:40) Wrap
In this episode, Erik Torenberg and Noah Smith discuss wide range of topics, including Trump’s executive orders and their effects on U.S. politics, international tariffs, Michael Pettis's views on China's economy, the Middle East’s potential with solar energy, and Europe’s socio-political shifts, all through the lens of economics.
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SPONSORS:
Notion
📝Notion offers powerful workflow and automation templates, perfect for streamlining processes and laying the groundwork for AI-driven automation. With Notion AI, you can search across thousands of documents from various platforms, generating highly relevant analysis and content tailored just for you - try it for free at notion.com/upstreampod
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
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FOLLOW ON X:
@noahpinion
@eriktorenberg
@turpentinemedia
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LINKS:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:24) Analyzing Trump's executive orders
(00:57) Trump's power struggle with civil service
(03:02) Executive Orders: Legal and political implications
(05:25) Trump's overreach and policy impact
(08:32) Republicans vs. Democrats on technology
(13:04) Trump's influence and corruption concerns
(14:51) Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration
(18:08) Civil Service and political appointments
(18:40) Sponsors: Netsuite | Notion
(20:53) Shift in civil service dynamics
(25:18) Future of DEI and Education polarization
(30:30) China, tariffs, and international economics
(33:15) Economists' critique of Pettis
(38:32) Sponsor: AdQuick
(39:27) Trump's tariff tactics
(42:23) Deregulation and economic policy
(44:21) Middle East: A bullish perspective
(51:01) European assimilation challenges
(01:00:38) Historical parallels and assimilation
(01:03:40) Wrap
