
The Other Hand
Economics and finance demystified. The podcast covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, societal changes, housing crisis, and the implications of AI, often featuring knowledgeable guests. It aims to inform and engage listeners with insightful discussions.
Episodes

House prices will stay elevated until the economy tanks. Will Uncle Sam ask Ireland for its money back?
Peak stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interest rates going up on both sides of the Atlantic. Bonds crash and could spark a real problem - for everyone
Don't mess with Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Tech's Britney Spears defence. Proving we are human is becoming increasingly difficult.
In conversation with Joan Mulvihill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US, UK and Irish political scene setting. In conversation with Sarah Carey
Occasionally sounding rather unsound.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The forever war in Ukraine. The death of the pub? Where is the cheapest pint in London? Marking AI's homework
The new war between Canada & The US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI will get you 80% of the way there. Economic D-day declared by Trump. US bond buying bombs.
All the latest data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Higher interest rates on the way? Japan to blow up the financial world?
Who is responsible? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Banks are destined to go the way of video stores and travel agents. In the age of AI are we also living in the stupid age?
Jim finishes up in Wales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inflation is the dog that is yet to bark - loudly anyway.
Is Jim in denial? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does education pay off? What is education for anyway?
Will it ever rain again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cost of living crisis, inflation & debt. The Finance Minister is drowning (in cash) not waving.
Why are we so bad at planning, procurement & budgeting? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland-UK vibes. A rapidly changing world. AI hysteria
All the latest data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plato said we should be ruled by philosopher kings. The Tech Bros seem to agree. Democracy is so over.
Ireland distorts the economic data, again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the AI bubble bursting or just deflating? What will a stockmarket crash do to the Irish economy?
Does regional development ever work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's budget circus rolls into town. No strategic thinking wanted.
Rain is in the forecast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does 'The Odyssey' predict we are going the way of the ancient Greeks? Is Trump riding our version of the Trojan Horse?
Tariffs are back.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Trump about to rig the next election? 2028: will there ever be better year for China to seize Taiwan?
Tech rout? Correction? Another 'buy the dip'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does immigration cause high house prices? The role of luck and policy in economic destiny
Argentine finances and football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Kremlin insider speaks - we should all listen. Latest IMF forecasts.
Ireland's massive miss on carbon emissions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into the Irish economy - from the bottom up.
Jim in conversation with Stephen Cass Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corporation taxes: Boom or bust? Both? Farage begins his long goodbye
AI's losers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The largest indigenous Irish business is......Tourism. Bigger than construction, bigger than agriculture.
In conversation with ITIC's CEO, Eoghan O'Mara Walsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jobs apocalypse for the car industry? Pensions apocalypse? BIS warns (again) about AI bust.
Ukraine vibe shift Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burnham's impending coronation and Brexit's 'Assault on thinking'.
Can AI count? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is humanity a bump in the road for AI? Ethics & the tech bros.
In conversation with Joan Mulvihill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump loses the war. Some AI slop. Risk Vs Uncertainty
All the latest data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They think it's all over. Society: is there such a thing? A White House cage fight.
A Presidential shower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoping for the end of the war. Higher interest rates in Europe but not the US?
The Other Hand discovers it is a humanist podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit has failed. Everything going wrong in the UK is now connected to that simple fact.
In conversation with Professor Chris Grey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK is not the country that J D Vance and Farage says it is. The Irish economy did not shrink by 12%
All the latest data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest and hardest questions. Perhaps some answers? In conversation with Sarah Carey.
It's all about connection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Podcast Short: Jim on the Summer Economic Statement
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here we go again - supply chains. From Urea to Silicon Chips.
"Iran is winning" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

Don't panic! Not yet, anyway
Markets are worried, but not particularly so Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the plan? Gaza writ large?
And all the latest economic news & data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

War. Is the energy price shock the least of it?
Geopolitics. Again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shadow banks: another crisis brewing? Is AI good or bad?
Is your job safe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump throws a tantrum Markets yawn.
Money, Andrew and the British monarchy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

Jim's update on the Irish & world economy & markets
A solo run Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Is Trump just another mad mullah?
Strange goings on in financial markets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europe must now decide. Reality has bitten
Carney was right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

Looking backwards, looking forwards.
Thanks to all our listeners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An American Oligarchy takes shape. Russia leads, Trump follows.
OECD economic forecasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.











