Every week, we discuss topical economic themes from a European perspective and provide perspective on key macro data news.
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Writer Doug Bost and musician Adam Bernstein discuss the things that grown men shouldn’t care about -- but these guys do. What’s on the table? Only fun stuff. Episodes focus on all aspects of the comic book universe, from the warehouse of a professional comic book hoarder to interviews with some of the greatest comics creators alive -- Neal Adams, Klaus Jansen, Chris Claremont, and more. With frequent guests, Doug and Adam also cover movies, music, classic TV, and important topics like, “Wha ...
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I started this podcast because it occurred to me that there was a concerted effort to shame America and what it means to be American. One American Podcast reinforces the values and ideals of America. It reinforces Americanism by having conversations with key influencers of all sorts of different backgrounds, beliefs, but with one thing in common, the belief in America and that America is inherently good. So I'm asking you today as one American to subscribe to the channel on YouTube, and pled ...
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The Political Transition in Germany: Economic Challenges
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Dive into the turbulent world of German politics as we unpack the dramatic collapse of the ruling coalition and what lies ahead in the upcoming elections. While disagreements over economic policies led to the coalition's downfall, the challenges remain unchanged: high corporate taxes, surging labor costs, and stifling bureaucratic inefficiencies. W…
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Will Euro Area Inflation Fall Below the ECB's Target?
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In this episode, we explore the inflation outlook for the Euro Area, honing in on whether medium-term inflation could once again fall short of the ECB's target, as it did before the pandemic. While there’s little evidence in current data to suggest an imminent undershoot—thanks to robust wage growth, persistent service price inflation, and ample ro…
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How to Develop Technicians | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Richard Lupo
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This week on The Golden Wrench Podcast I sit down with Richard Lupo. Richard and I discuss the impact of being a part of your local community, providing equity to your customer, how to effectively develop technicians and more!For more info on Repair360, visit: https://www.repair360.com/Richard Lupo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-lupo-307ab330…
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Be Prepared for Cyber Attacks | Strategy with Jason Podcast ft. Adam Furlough
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In this episode of the Strategy with Jason Podcast, Jason sits down with Adam Furlough from Advent Resources to dive into the current state of sales processes and data in the automotive industry. They tackle how to streamlining your sales process, data entry efficiency, transparency, preparing for cyber attacks and more!For more info on Advent Reso…
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Saving Dealers Time On Ad Creation | The Drive Podcast ft. Andrew Eamer
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Andrew Eamer from AET Automotive joins me in Newport Beach California at the EMG Event. Andrew and I discuss marketing creative, aging inventory, creating content at scale, social media marketing and more!For more info on AET Automotive, visit: https://aetautomotive.com/Andrew Eamer: https://www.linkedin.com…
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The Power of Streaming Ads | The Drive Podcast ft. James Klaus
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, James Klaus joins me in Newport Beach California at the EMG Event. James and I discuss optimizing your marketing efforts with streaming ads, targeting the right consumer, the multiple device capabilities of OTT ads, attribution data and more!For more info on EMG, visit: https://evolutionmediagroup.com/James …
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How to Create Loyalty | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Joe Clementi
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This week on The Golden Wrench Podcast I sit down with Joseph Clementi. Joe and I discuss being a leader at your dealership, how to develop loyalty, improve customer experience and more!For more info on Repair360, visit: https://www.repair360.com/Digital Dealership Solutions: ddsolutions.caStrategy With Jason: strategywithjason.comBell2Bell: bell2b…
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Connecting Humans and Technology | Strategy with Jason Podcast ft. Jonathan Morgia
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In this episode of Strategy with Jason, Jason sits down with Jonathan Morgia from Call Tracking Metrics to dive into the current state of technology in the automotive industry. They tackle how to leverage technology and data to improve the customer experience, AI call summary, marketing analytics and more!For more info on Call Tracking Metrics, vis…
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Fiscal Consolidation in Europe: How to Achieve It? With Roel Beetsma (University of Amsterdam)
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Join us this week as we tackle a pressing issue facing the Euro Area: fiscal consolidation. With debt-to-GDP ratios near historic highs in many economies, reducing deficits is critical—but not without risks to economic growth. Our special guest, Roel Beetsma, Professor of Macroeconomics at the University of Amsterdam, offers his insights on questio…
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Transformative Power of Autonomous AI Agents | Strategy with Jason Podcast ft. Derek Simonds
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Generative AI (Gen AI), the technology powering ChatGPT, is poised to revolutionize the dealership landscape, fundamentally transforming how dealerships operate. Its ability to mimic human dialogue and perform cognitive tasks will catalyze a new era of hyper-efficiency—in both back and front office—and give rise to new business models, systems, job…
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The Power of Video Marketing | The Drive Podcast ft. Brian Ortega
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Brian Ortega from Valley-Hi Toyota joins me in Newport Beach California at the EMG Event. Brian and I discuss the process of video creation, ad distribution, the impact that producing video content has on dealerships, video creation best practices and more!Brian Ortega: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjorte…
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Navigating the Auto Marketing Landscape | Strategy with Jason Podcast ft. Rob Mudd
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In this episode of Strategy with Jason, Jason sits down with Rob Mudd of Mudd Advertising to dive into the current state of the automotive industry. They tackle how to avoid the pitfalls of marketing “snake oil” and highlight the value of having a true marketing partner to navigate the vast ocean of strategies and opportunities. Packed with lighthe…
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How to Succeed with Streaming Ads | The Drive Podcast ft. Brett Hall
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Brett Hall from EMG joins me in Newport Beach California at the EMG Event. Brett and I discuss attribution-first streaming advertising, marketing partners, streaming expertise and more! Brett Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettnhall/Digital Dealership Solutions: https://strategywithjason.com/digital-deal…
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The Future of Europe's Auto Industry, with Valentin Mory (Natixis)
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Join us to dive into the challenges and transitions facing Europe’s car industry. Together with Valentin Mory, mobility expert from Natixis, we explore the shifting landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), China's lead in battery technology, and the future of internal combustion engines. Will Europe keep pace with China’s rapid electrification? Can ca…
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The Juice Is Worth The Squeeze | The Drive Podcast ft. Curtis Degroote
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Curtis Degroote from MarketPoint Technologies joins me in Newport Beach California at the EMG Event. Curtis and I discuss de-anonymization, service to sales conversion processes, lead engagement, vehicle packets and more!Curtis Degroote: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtisdegroote/Digital Dealership Solutions…
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AI Search Optimization | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Brian Kramer
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This week on The Golden Wrench Podcast I sit down with Brian Kramer. Brian and I discuss how to optimize your site for AI searches, acquiring cars through service, training your staff for the digital hand-off and more! For more info on Repair 360, visit: https://www.repair360.com/Brian Kramer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bkramer1/Digital Dealership…
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The Streaming Ads Opportunity | The Drive Podcast ft. Jeff Clark
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Jeff Clark from Dealer Alchemist joins me in Newport Beach California at the EMG Event. Jeff and I discuss streaming data, OTT advertising, dealership marketing opportunities and more!Jeff Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clark-2448633/Digital Dealership Solutions: https://strategywithjason.com/digita…
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Europe's Growth and Productivity Slowdown Since 2009
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Have you ever wondered why Europe's economic growth seems stuck in slow motion? Join us as we explore the mystery of Europe's lagging economic growth. We break down the complex factors at play from sluggish investment to slow productivity growth, discuss the struggle to keep pace with the US tech boom, and Europe's shortcomings in fostering innovat…
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Put Time & Attention Into Every Customer | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Mike Vogel
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This week on The Golden Wrench Podcast I sit down with Mike Vogel. Mike and I discuss how to improve customer retention by putting time & attention into the experience, fixed ops processes, customer relationships and more! For more info on Repair 360, visit: https://www.repair360.com/Mike Vogel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-vogel-5b342823/Digit…
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See Your Business Through the Customer's Lens | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Ed Roberts
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This week on The Golden Wrench Podcast I sit down with Ed Roberts. Ed and I discuss the importance of looking at your business through the customer's lens, meeting customers on their terms, building a career in the automotive industry and more! For more info on Repair 360, visit: https://www.repair360.com/Ed Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-…
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New Insights into the Gains from International Trade, with Andrei Levchenko (University of Michigan)
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Join Dirk Schumacher and Klaus Adam on "The Week That Was in Europe" as they welcome Professor Andrei Levchenko, a leading expert on international trade, to discuss new insights into the gains from international trade, the benefits & drawbacks of tariffs + export subsidies, and international technology transfer. Tune in to "The Week That Was in Eur…
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Review of the ECB Meeting - September 2024
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We provide our perspective on the ECB’s policy meeting: markets expected the ECB's rate cut, the real focus was on the path for interest rates going forward.By Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher
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AI Can't Fix Broken Communication | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Shawn Armorer
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The Golden Wrench Podcast Series delves into the world of automotive Fixed Operations, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success in the industry. Join us as we sit down with Shawn Armorer to discuss AI communication in service, how important is the customer relationship for experience, fixing communication breakdowns, operational ef…
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Germany's Economy: Stuck in Post-Pandemic Limbo?
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In this week's episode of The Week That Was in Europe, hosts Dirk Schumacher and Klaus Adam return from their summer break to analyze Germany's economic underperformance. Why has Europe’s largest economy stagnated post-pandemic, while its neighbors surge ahead? From sluggish consumer spending to declining investments and rising energy costs, they e…
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Train the Activity, Coach the Growth | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Corey Smith
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The Golden Wrench Podcast Series delves into the world of automotive Fixed Operations, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success in the industry. Join us as we sit down with Corey Smith to discuss investing into training, coaching, emotional intelligence, leadership and more!For more info on Repair 360, visit: https://www.repair360.…
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Streamline Your Reconditioning Process | The Drive Podcast ft. Randy Kobat
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Randy Kobat from Repair OnDemand joins Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. Randy and Jason discuss innovative ways to obtain vehicle diagnostics, inefficiencies between fixed ops and used car departments, acquiring used cars, customer retention and more!For more info on Repair OnDemand visit: https:/…
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4 Steps to Enhance Your Customer Data | The Drive Podcast ft. Kirsten Von Busch
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Kirsten Von Busch from Experian Automotive joins Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. Kirsten and Jason discuss the 4 steps that will enhance your customer data, data complacency, personalized data-driven marketing and more!For more info on Experian Automotive visit: https://www.experian.com/automotiv…
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Data-driven Customer Experiences | The Drive Podcast ft. Troy Scheer
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Troy Scheer from Brain + Trust Partners joins Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. Troy and Jason discuss ad waste, breaking down the data silos in your dealership, data-driven customer experiences and more!For more info on Brain + Trust Partners visit: https://braintrust.partners/Troy Scheer: https:/…
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Personalize Your Buying Experience | The Drive Podcast ft. Zach Klempf
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Zach Klempf from Auto Manager & Selly Automotive joins Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. Zach and Jason discuss how to properly utilize your CRM, removing friction in your customer experience, becoming data driven and more!For more info on Auto Manager visit: https://benchmarktm.com/For more info o…
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Build a Raving Service Department | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Shaun Raines
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The Golden Wrench Podcast Series delves into the world of automotive Fixed Operations, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success in the industry. Join us as we sit down with Shaun Raines to discuss the key principals to building a raving service department, setting up your customer relationships for success, small things that have a…
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How Small Improvements Create Massive Results For Your Dealership | ft. Dan Trinidad
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Dan Trinidad from Benchmark Automotive joins Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. Dan and Jason discuss data and metrics that dealerships should focus on, measuring success within the dealership, the impact of small incremental improvements and more!For more info on Benchmark Automotive Data Suite vis…
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Rethink How You Acquire Service Customers | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Jim Roche
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The Golden Wrench Podcast Series delves into the world of automotive Fixed Operations, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success in the industry. Join us as we sit down with Jim Roche to discuss the significance of the service department for dealerships, EV service, warranty process efficiencies and more! For more info on Repair 360…
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Empathy, Value & Participation - Keys to a Great Warranty Partner | ft. Micah Robinson
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Micah Robinson from Autto joins Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. Micah and Jason discuss what dealers should look for in a great warranty partner, treating the customer right, offering the customer solutions not products and more!For more info on Autto visit: https://www.autto.com/Micah Robinson: …
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Enhance Your Service Drive Customer Experience | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Les Silver
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The Golden Wrench Podcast Series delves into the world of automotive Fixed Operations, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success in the industry. Join us as we sit down with Les SIlver to discuss how to create a better service drive experience, make skilled technicians want to work for you, pricing strategy and more!For more info on…
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Dealers Need A Warranty Partner | The Drive Podcast ft. Brian Blight & Dominic Limongelli
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, Brian Blight & Dominic Limongelli from Pro Guard Warranty join Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. Brian, Dominic and Jason discuss the importance of having a warranty partner, dealer consultants, understanding dealer's pains, reinsurance and more!For more info on ProGuard Warranty, visit: https://ww…
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Accurate & Automated Credit Processes | The Drive Podcast ft. John Warner
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On today's episode of The Drive Podcast, John Warner from 700 Credit joins Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. John and Jason discuss automating your credit processes, eliminating human error, improving credit app customer experience and more! For more info on 700 Credit, visit: https://www.700credit.com/John Warner: https://www.linkedin.co…
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Episode 106: Ep. 106 - Special DeMultiverse Episode (w special guest J.M. DeMatteis)
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Attention, true believers! We’ve just dropped a very special, no-nonsense, get-in-get-out episode of Grown Ass Men, all about the new work by our friend J.M. DeMatteis. JM makes his pitch for why you should support his new Kickstarter, and also talks about what can happen when hundreds of people contribute to the world of a single fictional charact…
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Keys to Successful Warranty Processes | The Drive Podcast ft. James Virgoe
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On today's episode of The Strategy With Jason Drive Podcast, James Virgoe from GWC Warranty joins Jason in Las Vegas at the NIADA Conference. James and Jason discuss revitalizing your used car department, keys to successful warranty processes, RV warranties and more!GWC Warranty's sister brand EasyCare provides products for RV, powersports, and mar…
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Leadership & Fixed Ops Innovation | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Jeremy Stephens
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The Golden Wrench Podcast Series delves into the world of automotive Fixed Operations, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success in the industry. Join us as we sit down with Jeremy Stephens to discuss how to become a leader, innovate fixed ops processes and more!For more info on Repair 360, visit: https://www.repair360.com/Jeremy St…
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The French Elections Unpacked, with Hadrien Camatte (Natixis)
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Today, we dive into the aftermath of the French parliamentary elections – a pivotal event that has captured the attention of financial markets and the broader public across Europe. To help us navigate the complexities of the outcome and the future implications, we have a special guest, Hadrien Camatte. Hadrien is an expert on the French economy at …
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The Impact of AI on Finance & Central Banks, with Hyun Shin (BIS)
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We dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the financial sector and central banks. AI's rapid advancements and diverse applications are creating a veritable AI bonanza, reshaping the economy and financial systems globally. Join us as we explore these changes with Hyun Shin from the Bank for International Sett…
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Euro Area Inflation Expectations, with Ricardo Reis (London School of Economics)
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In today's epsiode, we dive deep into the economic dynamics shaping the Eurozone focusing on a critical issue: inflation expectations. We uncover what financial markets can reveal about the of future inflation and also discuss evidence coming from investor and household surveys. We're thrilled to have Ricardo Reis join us today. Ricardo is the A.W.…
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Episode 105: Ep. 105 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered, We’re Nerds
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There are men who carelessly skip over the letters pages in old comic books. But that’s not Doug or Adam. And it certainly isn’t JM DeMatteis, our charming, returning fan-favorite guest. On this episode, we all dive into the best letters ever published in comics, (yes, including the first writing George RR Martin ever had in print) and JM talks abo…
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The Return of the State in International Lending, with Christoph Trebesch (Kiel Institute)
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In today's episode we dive into the complex world of state-based international lending. Recent years have seen a resurgence in cross-border state lending, highlighted by the significant financial support Ukraine has received from Western countries and China's growing role as a global lender. Additionally, central bank swap lines have become a commo…
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The Key To Consistent Effort From Your Staff | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. David Long
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The Golden Wrench Podcast Series delves into the world of automotive Fixed Operations, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success in the industry. Join us as we sit down with David Long and discuss key insights for getting consistent effort from your staff, ASR closing percentages, pay plans and more!For more info on Repair 360, visi…
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Decoding the European Election Results, with Sophia Russack (CEPS)
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Join us today as we delve into the results of the European elections and their far-reaching consequences. We have the pleasure of speaking with Sophia Russack from the Centre of European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels. Sophia is an expert in European politics and policy making, making her the perfect guest to shed light on the European election …
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Dealership Ad Creative & Content At Scale | Strategy with Jason Drive ft. Nick Miro
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On today's episode of The Strategy With Jason Podcast, Nick Miro from Phyron joins Jason in Lexington Kentucky at the Kain Automotive Conference. Nick and Jason explore the exciting world of AI-powered video content and ad creative. Nick explains how dealers can create video content at scale and low cost with AI platforms.For more info on Phyron, v…
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Driving Repeat and Referral Business | The Golden Wrench Podcast ft. Tully Williams
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The Golden Wrench Podcast Series" delves into the world of automotive Fixed Operations, uncovering the strategies and insights that drive success in the industry. Join us as we sit down with Tully Williams and discuss where fixed ops should focus their efforts, pay plans and more!For more info on Repair 360, visit: https://www.repair360.com/Tully W…
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