Explain it to me - Podcast - English
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The Hidden Tax Playbook of the Rich Offshore Banking & “Buy, Borrow, Die”
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do the rich seem to live by a completely different tax rulebook?In this podcast episode, we break down how wealthy people and big corporations leg...
Is the US Economy in an AI Bubble Power, Chips & Productivity (Podcast)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI spending is surging—GPUs, data centers and power projects everywhere. Is this the start of a durable productivity boom or one giant bubble? In th...
Stealth Wealth 101 Why the Rich “Look Poor” — And What You Should Copy
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the wealthiest people walked past you today, you might not notice them. In this podcast, we break down *stealth wealth*—the low-key strategy the ...
Financialization Unpacked Zombie Firms, the Automation Paradox & the Future of Growth
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does money chase assets instead of factories—and how do zombie firms and the automation paradox shape jobs, wages, and productivity? In this epi...
Tipflation, Guilt Screens & The $2 Dilemma — How Tipping Took Over (and What to Do)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does every checkout screen push 18–25% now — even for a $2 coffee? In this episode we unpack tipflation: the psychology of “guilt screens,”...
Oracle vs. BlackRock The Hidden Power Running Our Data (and Why It’s Scarier Than Wall Street)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is a software giant more powerful than the world’s biggest asset manager? In this video, we break down Oracle’s deep reach into healthcare EHR sys...
Oracle vs BlackRock Data Rails vs Money Rails — Who Really Shapes Your Life (Podcast)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is a software giant more consequential than the world’s biggest asset manager? In this episode, we unpack Oracle’s deep reach into healthcare EHRs...
Why Warren Buffett Is Sitting on $300 Billion in Cash (Berkshire 2025 Explained)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the world’s most famous value investor hoarding an enormous cash pile in 2025? In this video, we break down Berkshire Hathaway’s strategy—...
Why Warren Buffett Is Sitting on $300 Billion in Cash — The 2025 Berkshire Playbook (Podcast)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Warren Buffett holding an enormous cash pile in 2025? In this podcast, we break down Berkshire Hathaway’s strategy: strict price discipline, ...
US–China Phase One Deal Explained (Podcast) Tariffs, Tech & What’s Next
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The deal that paused the trade war — but didn’t end it. In this podcast episode, we break down the US–China “Phase One” agreement in plain E...
China’s Gold Play vs the US Dollar What’s Really Happening
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is China really using gold to replace the US dollar — or just hedging against it? In this video I break down what Beijing is actually doing: steady ...
Is China Replacing the Dollar with Gold The Real Story Podcast
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is China really using gold to replace the US dollar — or just hedging against it? In this episode, we break down what Beijing is actually doing: ste...
NVIDIA’s AI Playbook — CUDA, Mellanox & the Full-Stack Strategy Behind the GPU Boom (Podcast)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack how NVIDIA became the engine of the AI era. We break down CUDA’s software moat, the impact of Mellanox networking, DGX/Su...
Explain it to me - Beyond Banks: Bitcoin, Digital Trust & the Future of Money
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to money when we remove the middleman? In this episode, we unpack Bitcoin, digital trust, and why blockchains let strangers coordinate va...
Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan — Ceasefire, Hostages & the Reconstruction “Bridge” Explained
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this clear, fast explainer podcast, we unpack Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan: how a ceasefire would work, the hostage–prisoner exchange, the ...
The Invisible Hand: How the U.S. Dollar Quietly Rules the World (Bretton Woods to Today)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do countries far from the U.S. still price trade, oil and debt in dollars? In this clear “Explain it to me” episode, we unpack the rise of the...
BlackRock vs. Your Power Bill — Inside the $6.2B Minnesota Power Deal (Podcast)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who should control your electricity—and what will it do to your bill? In this podcast, we unpack the $6.2B bid to take Allete (parent of Minnesota P...
Altcoin ETF Avalanche Solana, XRP & Cardano on the Fast Track (2025 Podcast Briefing)
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we break down the next wave of crypto ETFs—why Solana, XRP and Cardano look poised for fast-track approvals, what’s already ...
Digital Euro: Convenience vs Control — CBDC Benefits, Risks & What Changes
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Digital Euro a leap in convenience—or a step toward more control? In this “Explain it to me” episode, we break down Europe’s CBDC in pl...
Are We Ready for Superintelligence? — Inside the AI-2027 Scenario
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when AI starts building better AI? This episode breaks down the AI-2027 scenario: how agentic systems could accelerate AI R&D, why go...
AI News 19.09.25 - What you missed this week
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we unpack Agentic AI vs traditional LLMs: what “agents” really are, how planning + tool use changes outcomes, where agents shine ...
Palantir Unpacked (2025): Inside the AI Powerhouse Behind Government, Warfare & Your Data
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does Palantir actually do—and why is it so controversial? In this “Explain it to me” episode, we break down Gotham, Foundry, AIP and Apollo...
The Semiconductor Strait US–Taiwan–China, Chips & Power
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the “chip war” tipping the balance in the Taiwan Strait? In this clear, fast explainer, we untangle how semiconductors (TSMC), US–China rival...
The Primacy Machine: Why the U.S. Looks “Always at War” (Explained)
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does America seem permanently in conflict—even without formal declarations of war? This fast, clear explainer breaks down the system behind U.S....
Explain it to me - China’s NEV Revolution (2025): Why Global Car Giants Are Falling Behind
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China didn’t just buy more electric cars—it reinvented how cars are built, priced, and updated. This episode explains why global automakers are lo...
Explain it to me - Taiwan: The World’s Most Dangerous Flashpoint | Chips, Superpowers & the Next Crisis
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One island could decide the 21st century. In this episode, we unpack why Taiwan sits at the center of U.S.–China competition and what that means for...
Debt, Dollars & Inflation Explained (2025) — Your Simple Guide | Explain It To Me
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused by inflation headlines, national debt numbers, and why the dollar swings up and down? This video makes it simple. We break down how inflation...
Explain it to me - China’s Growth Engine Is Sputtering (2025): Property Bust, Debt & the Limits of Stimulus
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China’s boom years built homes, roads, and factories—but that old model is running out of road. In this fast, plain-English breakdown, we unpack w...
China Summit: Economy, Tech War & What Comes Next (2025 Explainer)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is China’s growth engine stalling—or just resetting? This explainer distills the key forces shaping China in 2025: the property downturn and debt ...
Explain it to me - Tariffs 2025 Unmasked: Who Pays, Who Profits, and What Happens Next
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tariffs aren’t just taxes on “them.” In 2025 they behave like a consumer tax, a supply-chain shock, and a geopolitical bargaining chip—all at ...
Explain it to me - India’s Economic Roar: From “Golden Bird” to Global Powerhouse
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
India is gearing up for a new era of growth—powered by digital rails like UPI, a manufacturing pivot in electronics, and bold bets in space tech. In...
Explain it to me - Brazil vs Magnitsky: Dollars, Power & the 50% Tariff Shock
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when Brazil runs into the Global Magnitsky framework? In this episode, we break down how targeted sanctions work in the real world...
Explain it to me - Crypto’s New Rulebook: CFTC & SEC’s 2025 Crypto Sprint Explained
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. crypto is getting a new playbook. In this episode, we break down the CFTC’s 2025 “crypto sprint,” how it could bring spot crypto trading on...
Explain it to me - BlackRock: The Quiet Power Behind Everything
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did one firm become a top shareholder of… almost everything?In this episode, we unpack what BlackRock is, how ETFs and passive investing superch...
Explain it to me - WEF Summer Davos Unpacked: Elite Visions, Global Fault Lines & Your Future
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What actually happened at “Summer Davos”—and why should you care?In this episode, we break down the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of t...
Explain it to me - CBDCs: Your Money or Their Control? | The Digital Dollar & Digital Euro Explained (2025)
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) a faster, safer upgrade to money—or a tool for financial control? In this episode, we unpack what CBDCs ar...
Explain it to me - DREX: Brazil’s Digital Money Pivot — What It Means for Programmable Finance
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil’s central bank has pivoted DREX (the Digital Real) away from blockchain/DLT to a more centralized architecture. In this episode, we explain i...
Explain it to me - AI News Recap: 24 Stories You Missed — Genie 3, Copilot 3D & More
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My podcast playlist, "Explain to Me," brings together short episodes that translate difficult topics into simple language. Each episode foll...