The Youth Ledger

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The Youth Ledger is a student-led podcast exploring economic, political, and global issues from a variety of perspectives. Episodes features expert interviews, analysis, and a touch of comedy. Hosted by Shiven Diwakar.

  1. 11/10/2025

    Education by Design

    Welcome back to The Youth Ledger! In this episode, I was fortunate enough to be joined by Maleeha Hameed, a senior policy analyst at the Center for Global Development. Together, we discussed education, the impacts of it, and the pivotal role it plays when it comes to economics.

    36 min

  2. 08/01/2025

    From Grassroots to Global Impact with Mira Thevan

    In this episode of The Youth Ledger, host Shiven Diwakar speaks with Mira Thevan, a global development expert whose work spans the World Bank, UNICEF, and Amnesty International. Mira shares how she has driven change through gender equity initiatives, blockchain-powered aid transparency, and advocacy campaigns impacting millions worldwide. She also offers insights on building a career in international development and making a difference at both the grassroots and global levels.

    32 min

  3. 07/22/2025

    Trade Wars, Power Shifts & Market Highs

    This week on The Youth Ledger, we unpack the biggest global stories shaping the economy and world order. From Japan’s political shake-up and its impact on U.S. trade talks, to Xi Jinping hosting EU leaders in Beijing, and looming U.S.–EU tariff battles, the stakes couldn’t be higher. We’ll also cover record-breaking market highs, Putin’s costly war strategy, China’s $170B hydropower mega-project, and why the Fed is under political fire.

    6 min

  4. 07/18/2025

    From Voyager Scholar to Harvard MBA: Kesan Ucheya on Leadership, Impact, and Breaking Barriers

    In this episode of The Youth Ledger, we sit down with Kesan Ucheya, an Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar, Deloitte Strategy Analyst, and future Harvard Business School MBA. Kesan shares his journey from UNC-Chapel Hill to working in global development in Rwanda, interning at Credit Suisse, and breaking into top consulting. We explore how young leaders can navigate elite opportunities, balance impact-driven work with business careers, and shape the future of global leadership.

    32 min

  5. 07/15/2025

    Tariff Tantrums & Global Growing Pains

    In this episode of The Youth Ledger, we unpack a whirlwind week of economic and geopolitical upheaval: Trump’s fresh wave of tariffs on allies like Canada and Japan, market reactions from Wall Street to the FTSE, and growing inflation concerns within the Fed. Plus, we explore the UK's shrinking economy, Taiwan's massive military drills, Russia's recognition of the Taliban, and what the latest Prime Day spending says about the American consumer. Tune in as we connect the dots between policy, power, and the global economy’s growing pains.

    6 min

  6. 07/11/2025

    Understanding China’s Economic Strategy and U.S. Relations

    In this episode of The Youth Ledger, host Shiven Diwakar sits down with Joe Mazur, Senior Analyst at Trivium China and former Harvard Model UN China Director, to explore the complexities of China's economic and political systems. They discuss Mazur’s on-the-ground insights into U.S.–China trade relations, rare-earth policy, rule of law, and youth diplomacy. Drawing from his experience as a Mandarin speaker, educator, and World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Mazur unpacks how young people can meaningfully engage in geopolitics and global policy. Whether you're curious about China’s future or global affairs more broadly, this conversation offers depth, nuance, and real-world relevance.

    34 min

  7. 07/08/2025

    Global Trade Shifts, NATO’s New Pledge, and Climate Risks Unfolding

    In this solo episode of The Youth Ledger, host Shiven Diwakar breaks down the biggest global headlines of the week, from Trump’s proposed 10% tariffs and a rare-earth export deal with China, to NATO’s historic defense spending agreement and the economic toll of Europe’s heat waves. With data, analysis, and fresh insight, Shiven connects the dots between trade, geopolitics, and climate policy in a rapidly shifting world. Tune in for thoughtful takes and a global roundup that goes beyond the headlines.

    6 min

  8. 07/04/2025

    More Than Fireworks (July 4th Special)

    In this special Independence Day episode of The Youth Ledger, host Shiven Diwakar explores the forgotten facts, economic roots, and modern meaning of July 4th. From trade policy in 1776 to today’s billion-dollar fireworks industry, this solo episode blends history, economics, and thoughtful reflection on what American freedom really means in 2025.

    5 min
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The Youth Ledger is a student-led podcast exploring economic, political, and global issues from a variety of perspectives. Episodes features expert interviews, analysis, and a touch of comedy. Hosted by Shiven Diwakar.

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