15 episodes

Capital Connections is an educational initiative with the goal of educating my peers – high school students – on the global political economic events that schools often neglect to teach fully, despite their relevance to our lives. It focuses on the intersection of politics and economics, and how that relates to our everyday lives. This podcast is created and produced by me, ----, a high school student at Cleveland ----- in ----.

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Capital Connections is an educational initiative with the goal of educating my peers – high school students – on the global political economic events that schools often neglect to teach fully, despite their relevance to our lives. It focuses on the intersection of politics and economics, and how that relates to our everyday lives. This podcast is created and produced by me, ----, a high school student at Cleveland ----- in ----.

    The Russian Economy Behind the Front Lines with Ambassador Steven Pifer

    The Russian Economy Behind the Front Lines with Ambassador Steven Pifer

    In this episode, we explore the murky state of the Russian economy amidst war and political turmoil with the help of Mr. Steven Pifer, the former US Ambassador to Ukraine. Recorded 5/5/23

    • 34 min
    SVB and the Fed's Anti-inflationary Policy with Dr. Peter Linneman

    SVB and the Fed's Anti-inflationary Policy with Dr. Peter Linneman

    In this episode, we explore the economic impacts of the Fed's recent anti-inflationary policy on the banking system with the help of Dr. Peter Linneman, the Founding Principal of Linneman Associates, LLC, a leading real estate advisory firm, and its affiliates.

    • 44 min
    The Legacy of NAFTA with Mr. Edward Alden

    The Legacy of NAFTA with Mr. Edward Alden

    In this episode, Edward Alden, a Bernard L. Schwartz senior fellow at the Council on Fore ign Relations (CFR) who specializes in U.S. economic competitiveness, trade, and immigration policy, helps unravel the complicated impact of NAFTA and its successor, the USMCA, on North America.

    • 45 min
    Part 2 of the Economic Angle of the Russia-Ukraine War with Dr. Janis Kluge

    Part 2 of the Economic Angle of the Russia-Ukraine War with Dr. Janis Kluge

    In this episode, Janis Kluge, the Senior Associate of the Eastern Europe and Eurasia Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, further explains the Russo-Ukrainian War's impact on the global economy, with a focus on the European Union's role in the conflict.

    • 33 min
    Part 1 of the Economic Angle of the Russia-Ukraine War with Dr. Yakov Feygin

    Part 1 of the Economic Angle of the Russia-Ukraine War with Dr. Yakov Feygin

    In this episode, Dr. Yakov Feygin, the Associate Director of the Berggruen Institute's "Future of Capitalism" Project (with a focus on the politics and economics of post-Soviet states), discusses the economic implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Recorded July 21, 2022

    • 32 min
    Part 2 of the Political Angle of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis with Dr. Person

    Part 2 of the Political Angle of the Russia-Ukraine Crisis with Dr. Person

    In this episode, Dr. Person, an Associate Professor of International Relations at U.S. Military Academy in West Point who specializes in Eurasian politics, explains the events that shaped current Ukrainian-Russian relations and examines the political angle of the war in Ukraine. Recorded March 12, 2022

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

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Emma Shultz ,

Highly Recommend

I just came across this podcast and listened to the first few episodes. I have to say that Eliana does an incredible job of exploring complex topics in an in-depth yet highly interesting and an easy to understand way. I highly recommend this podcast!

Jonathan Svilik ,

Life Changing

This podcast has changed my life. I always have trouble listening to the news or reading newspapers, but this podcast is easy to listen to and it is extremely informative. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone else how is interested in politics and economics. Truly an amazing show.

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