This is a special, fan favorite edition of the show. This episode first aired June 5th, 2026.
This week, the dollar remains the world’s dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world’s reserve currency. And, AI-powered search is reducing web traffic, forcing publishers to rethink how they attract audiences and generate revenue online. Will competition between the US and China to launch satellites create the next major infrastructure boom in the commercial space industry? Bolivia wants to benefit from foreign capital flows into Latin America and harness its mineral reserves, but political instability remains a significant challenge.

Your Brain on AI, Rare Earth Race, College Enrollment Cliff
48:00

China’s Trade Reckoning, Syracuse’s Second Chance, North American Fracture, Humanoids in Healthcare
48:04

India’s Growth Test, Bangalore’s Infrastructure Problem, India’s Tech Rivalry
47:51