Trade Splaining

Oct 07 2024 70 ep. 39 mins 26
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A fun and entertaining look at current events, trade and the United Nations, brought to you from the perspective of two American expats and UN civil servants living in Switzerland. Hilarity ensues as they try to keep a straight face while recapping the latest in current events and the local scene in Geneva, Switzerland as well as interviews with fellow expats on the international scene and leaders in their respective fields.

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Re-Globalization, Chinese Stimulus, and Worker-Centered Trade Policy ft. Ambassador Maria Pagan

Oct 07 2024 50 mins  
Welcome to Trade Splaining Episode 69! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardian are joined by Ambassador Maria Pagan, U.S. representative to the WTO, to discuss a wide range of timely topics in global trade. Key Topics Covered: Re-Globalization: What does the post-pandemic world look like? We explore how trade rules must evolve to meet the needs of 2024 and beyond. China’s Economic

Trade, National Security and the WTO Walk Into a Bar

Sep 22 2024 38 mins  
Episode 68 – Trade, National Security, and the WTO Walk Into a Bar Welcome to Trade Splaining – the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life... without putting you to sleep. In this special WTO Public Forum edition, your hosts, Rob and Ardian, dive deep into national security, global trade, and even kebabs. Episode 68 brings a lively discussion

Cheese Wars, Coal's Comeback, and Strava Jockeys (It’s a thing)

Aug 26 2024 33 mins  
Episode 67: Cheese Wars, Coal's Comeback, and Strava Jockeys (It’s a thing) Welcome to Episode 67 of Tradesplaining! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into some of the most intriguing and unexpected topics in international trade, business, and expat life. Here’s what’s on the agenda: - The Cheese War: Explore the brewing conflict over cheese consumption guidelines. W

More EU Regulations, Shifting Summer Tourism and Uncovering Why Politicians Lie About Trade with Dimitry Grozoubinski

Jul 22 2024 45 mins  
Tradesplaining Podcast Episode 66: More EU Regulations, Shifting Summer Tourism and Uncovering Why Politicians Lie About Trade with author Dimitry Grozoubinski --- Episode Summary Welcome to Episode 66 of the Tradesplaining podcast! In this episode, hosts Rob and Ardi dive into the complexities of international trade, explore shifting tourism trends, and discuss why luxury watches

AI, China(again) and Rethinking Supply Chains with Peter S. Goodman

Jun 26 2024 49 mins  
Welcome to Episode 65 of Tradesplaining! This week, hosts Rob and Ardian dive into the intricacies of the U.S. borrowing its way to economic growth, the role of AI in trade, and, of course, the ever-relevant topic of China. They also sit down with Peter S. Goodman, Global Economic Correspondent for The New York Times, to discuss his latest book, "How the World Ran Out of Everything

The Tariffs Keep on Coming, While Mexico is Stuck in the Middle

May 22 2024 38 mins  
Episode 64 - "The Tariffs Keep on Coming, While Mexico is Stuck in the Middle" Hosts: Ardian Mollabeqiri and Robert Skidmore Guest: Lars Karlsson, Global Head of Trade and Customs Consulting at Maersk --- Episode SummaryWelcome to Episode 64 of Trade Splaining, the podcast that makes sense of international trade, business, and expat life without putting you to sleep—most of the t

Bidenomics, Swiss Voters & Navigating the Path to Net-zero (or not)

Apr 29 2024 39 mins  
Episode 63 - Bidenomics, Swiss Voters & Navigating the Path to Net-zero (or not) Episode Overview:In this thought-provoking episode of Tradesplaining, hosts Rob and Marty delve into the complexities of global trade policies, the implications of Swiss electoral decisions, and the realistic challenges of achieving net-zero emissions. Key topics include an in-depth discussion on

More Supply Chain Disruptions, Baltimore Bridge Collapse and Trade Statistics

Apr 08 2024 41 mins  
Episode 62: Unraveling the Threads of Global Trade and the Quirks of Expat Life Welcome to Episode 62 of TradeSplaining, where your hosts, Rob and Ardi, along with special guest Don Brasher, dive deep into the intricacies of international trade, business, and the expat experience. Get ready to be enlightened and entertained as we explore everything from supply chain challenges to t

Unpacking MC13 while Switzerland, India and EFTA Make Trade Great Again

Mar 14 2024 41 mins  
Episode 61: Unpacking MC13 while Switzerland, India and EFTA Make Trade Great Again Hosts: Rob and Ardian Episode Summary: Welcome to Tradesplaining, where we unravel the complex world of international trade, business, and expat life. In Episode 61, we delve into the aftermath of MC 13, explore the trade dynamics between Switzerland, India, and the European Free Trade Association (

WTO Ministerial Conference MC13, Climate Change, Inflation & More Fragmentation

Feb 25 2024 44 mins  
Welcome to Episode 60 of Trade Splaining. This episode, we're zooming into the challenges global policymakers face at MC13 in Abu Dhabi, touching on climate change, inflation, and the fragmentation affecting the global economic landscape. Key Highlights: Global Policymaker's Dilemma: We dive into the pressing issues facing global policymakers, including climate change, inflation