Look Forward

Post-CERAWeek: Power, Policy and the Electrotech Age | Look Forward Ep. 28

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Energy has moved back to the center of corporate strategy and public policy—and AI is a major reason why. In this episode of the Look Forward Podc...

Digital Euro: Strategic Autonomy, Bank Deposit Risk, and What a Retail CBDC Really Means

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The European Central Bank has entered the preparation phase for a digital euro—and political momentum is building toward a potential launch before 2...

Power, Data, and Policy: How Technology Is Rewiring Geopolitics in the Age of Agility | Look Forward Podcast Ep. 26

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global, host Aries Poon speaks with Natznet Tesfay, Global Head of Analysis at S&P Global Market ...

AI Labor Market Disruption

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is everywhere in the headlines—but what does it actually mean for jobs? In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global, host Aries ...

Credit Risks of The Current AI Data Center Infrastructure Investment Boom

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The exponential expansion of global AI investment looks set to continue at scale in 2026, with hyperscalers on track to spend $625 billion in aggrega...

Oil's 2026 Crosscurrents

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this early-2026 market check-in, host Andy Critchlow (S&P Global Energy) sits down with Jim Burkhart (Head of Crude Oil Analytics and Research) to...

AI, Energy, and Geopolitics: Insights from Davos 2026

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amid geopolitical friction, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological disruption, the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos convenes glob...

2025, A Year in Review

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As 2025 draws to a close, Andy Critchlow is joined by co-hosts Molly Mintz and Aries Poon to reflect on the Look Forward Podcast's 2025 conversations...

Emerging Payment Trends for 2026

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Aries Poon is joined by Thea Fourie from S&P Global's Market Intelligence Division to explore three ...

Powering the Future: Data Centers at the Crossroads of AI and Sustainability

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Molly Mintz reconnects with the audience as she dives deep into the critical role of data centers in...

Unlocking Africa's Potential: Navigating Credit Dynamics and Sustainable Growth

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, our new rotating host Molly Mintz makes her debut to explore the dynamic landscape of Africa's economy wi...

COP 30 Preview: Insights on Climate Action and Energy Transition

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is joined by Lindsey Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at Sustainable One, and ...

Decarbonizing Aviation: The Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Fuel Production

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast from S&P Global, host Andy Critchlow delves into the complex landscape of decarbonizing the aviation secto...

IMF Insights: Economic Resilience and AI's Impact

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Andy Critchlow, Head of News at S&P Global Commodity Insights, is joined by Paul Gruenwald, Chief Economist at S&P Global Rating...

Economic Insights: Lessons from the Past with Nathan Stovall

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode of the Look Forward Podcast, Andy Critchlow sits down with Nathan Stovall, Director of FIG Research at S&P Global Market In...

Iran at the Crossroads: Future Challenges and Opportunities

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes Professor Anoush Eteshami, a leading expert on Iranian affairs, to discuss t...

Charting New Frontiers: The Space Economy and Its Impact on the Future

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes S&P Global's own Srineel Jalagani, who is at the forefront of explo...

China Inc. Heads to the Global South in the age of tariffs

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes Charles Chang, the Greater China Country lead at S&P Global Ratings, to disc...

The American Academy of Actuaries: Shaping Insurance's Future

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is join by Stephen Smith of the American Academy of Actuaries to explore the intricat...

India Forward: Shifting Horizons

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, delves into the dynamic and resilient...

Confronting Climate Challenges

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow is joined by Lindsay Hall, Global Head of Thought Leadership at S&P Global Sustainabl...

Building Tomorrow: The Critical Role of Cement

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, delves into the pivotal role of cemen...

Maritime Security Challenges in a Changing World

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow sits down with Joshua Hutchinson, Managing Director of Risk and Intelligence at Ambre...

Episode 5: Frontier Markets Uncovered

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Andy Critchlow, head of news at S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Zahabia Gupta, head of emerging markets credit research at S&P Global Ratings,...

Episode 4: Understanding Global Tensions: Geopolitics, Trade, and the Energy Transition

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on the Look Forward Podcast as host Andy Critchlow interviews Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President for Global Geopolitics and International A...

Episode 3: Market Insights, a Conversation with Dave Ernsberger

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this episode as we speak with Dave Ernsberger, Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights, about his insights on market trends and the e...

Episode 2: Navigating Uncertainty, Insights into the Global Economy

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Look Forward Podcast, host Andy Critchlow welcomes Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist at S&P Global, to delve into the pres...

Episode 1: The Future of Capital Markets

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inaugural episode of Look Forward, Andy Critchlow sits down with Evan Gunter and Andrew O'Neill, authors from the 10th edition of S&P Global...

The United States LNG Impact with Madeline Jowdy and Mohsen Bonakdarpour

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode episode we are joined by Mohsen Bonakdarpour from S&P Global Market Intelligence and Madeline Jowdy from S&P Global Commodity Insights...

2024, A Year in Review

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With 2024 rapidly coming to a close, we at The Essential Podcast decided to reflect on our favorite lessons of the year. Listen along as we walk down ...

Overwork, Examining the Daily Grind with Brigid Schulte

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Nathan is joined by Brigid Schulte, author of "Overwork: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life." Together, the duo di...

The Art of Uncertainty: Rethinking Luck and Probability with David Spiegelhalter

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan sits down with Emeritus Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge Sir David Spiegelhalter to discuss his new book "The Art of Unce...

Examining the Nature of Conflict: A Conversation with Richard Overy

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Hunt sits down with historian and author Richard Overy to discuss his latest book, "Why War." Together, the pair explores the nature of conflic...

A New Digital Frontier for Real World Assets | Andrew O'Neil and Evan Gunter

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Hunt is joined Andrew O'Neill and Evan Gunter from S&P Global Ratings to discuss the rapidly expanding realm of private credit markets. Togethe...

Better, Faster, Farther: Maggie Mertens and the Evolution of Women's Sports

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nathan sits down with author Maggie Mertens about her book, "Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Wo...

A Conversation with Paul Gruenwald: Global Economic Trends and China's Role

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nathan sits down with friend of the podcast Paul Grunewald, the Global Chief Economist for S&P Global Ratings, who shares his thought...

Understanding the Challenges of Caregiving while Working with Susan Reinhard

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nathan is joined by Joined by Susan Reinhard, Senior Vice President and Director of the AARP Public Policy Institute, to explore the ...

Making sense of Chaos – An Interview with J. Doyne Farmer

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Nathan is joined by J. Doyne Farmer, the director of the Complexity Economics Program at the Institute for New Economic Thinking a...

Overcoming AI Skepticism With Sudeep Kesh

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Nathan is joined by S&P Global Ratings' Chief Innovation Officer Sudeep Kesh who addresses Nathan's general skeptisim towards arti...

The Price of Transition with Brett Christophers

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Christopher, professor at the Institute for Housing and Urban Research at Uppsala University, joins the podcast to discuss his new book "The Pri...

Degrowth Communism with Kohei Saito

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author, Philosopher, and Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo Kohei Saito joins the podcast to discuss the subject degrowth communism.

The Hare and The Tortoise; Tim Edwards and Passive Bonds Potential

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Edwards, Global Head of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Global, joins the podcast to discuss his recent research article "The Hare and the Torto...

Making Sense of Oil Markets with Andy Critchlow

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Critchlow, S&P Globals Head of EMEA News, joins the podcast to help Nathan get a better grasp on what's happening with Global Oil Markets.

Looking Ahead to CERAweek with Atul Arya

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the The Essential Podcast, Nathan is join by Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global to discuss what Atul had seen recentl...

Coronation And Collapse: The Story Of The Bond King With Mary Childs

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, financial journalist and co-host of NPR's "Planet Money" Mary Childs joins the podcast to discuss her book "The Bond King: How One Ma...

2023, A Year in Review

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With 2023 rapidly coming to a close, we at The Essential Podcast decided to reflect on our favorite lessons of the year. Listen along as we walk down ...

Searching for True Innovation, Thomas Ramge on the Brink of Utopia

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Ramge, co-author of "On the Brink of Utopia: Reinventing Innovation to Solve the World's Largest Problems" joins the podcast to discuss innovat...

Number Go Up: Crypto Scam, The Crypto Crash, and Zeke Faux's Absurdist Masterpiece

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we review what past events and circumstances have led us to the recent cryptocurrency news plastering the headlines through the lens ...

The Global Race for Renewable Energy Domination

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

S&P Global's Peter Gardett joins the podcasts to discuss the ongoing race for the wide-scale adaptation of renewable energy sources on a global scale.

A Global View on Credit Markets

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexandra Dimitrijevic, Global Head of Research & Development at S&P Global Ratings joins the Essential Podcast to talk about conditions in the global...

Breaking Down Immigration Myths Using Big Data

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Boustan of Princeton University and Ran Abramitzky of Stanford University join the Essential Podcast to discuss their book "Streets of Gold: Amer...

Reset & Rethink – Assessing Venture Capital with Gené Teare of Crunchbase

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gené Teare, Senior Data Editor at Crunchbase joins the podcast to discuss the seemingly ever-changing tides of Venture Capital in the tech-industry's...

The Fog of Fintech with Matt Harris of Bain Capital Ventures

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Partner at Bain Capital Ventures Matt Harris joins the podcast to discuss the venture capital world that now exists in the wake of the so-called "halc...

Sri Lanka 2.0, Catching up with Talal Rafi

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Talal Rafi, Economist and Management Consultant at Deloitte, Expert Member of the World Economic Forum, and Regular Columnist for the International Mo...

Talking About Inflation with Stephen D. King

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Senior Economic Adviser at HSBC Holdings Stephen D. King joins the podcast to discuss his new book "We Need to Talk About Inflation: 14 Urg...

Capitalism Without Democracy – From Hong Kong to Gated Communities

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quinn Slobodian, Marion Butler McLean Professor in the History of Ideas at Wellesley College joins the podcast to discuss his book "Crack-Up Capitalis...

Discussing Generative AI with Bhavesh Dayalji

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bhavesh Dayalji, Chief Executive Officer of Kensho Technologies joins the podcast to discuss the ever-evolving world of generative artificial intellig...

The Interesting Thing About Interest with Edward Chancellor

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edward Chancellor joins the podcast to discuss his book "The Price of Time: The Real Story of Interest."

Chip War – The Geopolitics of Semiconductors with Chris Miller

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Associate Professor of International History at Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Chris Miller joins the podcast to discuss his ...

CERAWeek Day 5

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CERAWeek, The World's Premier Energy Event is taking place in Houston, TX March 6-10, 2023   Stream selected sessions: https://ceraweek.com/promo/cw...

CERAWeek Day 4

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CERAWeek, The World's Premier Energy Event is taking place in Houston, TX March 6-10, 2023   Stream selected sessions: https://ceraweek.com/promo/cw...

CERAWeek Day 3

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CERAWeek, The World's Premier Energy Event is taking place in Houston, TX March 6-10, 2023   Stream selected sessions: https://ceraweek.com/promo/cw...

CERAWeek Day 2

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CERAWeek, The World's Premier Energy Event is taking place in Houston, TX March 6-10, 2023   Stream selected sessions: https://ceraweek.com/promo/cw...

CERAWeek Day 1

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CERAWeek, The World's Premier Energy Event is taking place in Houston, TX March 6-11, 2023   Stream selected sessions: https://ceraweek.com/promo/cw...

Perilous Bounty – Tom Philpott on the Looming Crisis for American Farming

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Philpott, a Senior Research Associate at The Center for a Livable Future joins the podcast to discuss his book "Perilous Bounty: The Looming Colla...

For Profit – William Magnuson on the History of Corporations

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professor of Law at Texas A&M University and Author William Magnuson joins the podcast to his new book, "For Profit: A History of Corporations."

Elements of the Energy Transition #4 – Helium

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Terence Kooyker, founder and CEO of the commodity hedge fund Valent Asset Management, joins the Podcast to discuss Helium, lucky element #2 on the Per...

The Invention of Austerity – Clara Mattei and the Capital Order

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Political Economist and Author Clara Mattei joins the podcast to discuss austerity and her new book, "The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Auste...

"Burn it with fire" – A Crypto Skeptic's Measured Take on FTX

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nicholas Weaver, Senior Staff Researcher at The International Computer Science Institute, Chief Mad Scientist At Skerry Technologies, and known crypt...

Bretton Woods 2.0 – A New Model for a Changing World

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ajay Chhibber returns to S&P Global's Essential Podcast to discuss the current state of Bretton Woods institutions like the IMF, the World Bank, a...

Emerging Market Spotlight – Sri Lanka Navigates the Contradictions

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talal Rafi, Senior Global Management Consultant at Deloitte joins the Essential Podcast to discuss the challenges of Sri Lanka as an emerging market e...

Slouching Toward Utopia – Brad DeLong and the Long Twentieth Century

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad DeLong, professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley joins the Essential Podcast to discuss his ambitious and controversial n...

Private Debt – Fit for Growth

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Evan Gunther of S&P Global Ratings and Leon Sinclair of S&P Global Market Intelligence join the Essential Podcast to talk about the growth and evoluti...

Pyramid of Lies — Reporting on Greensill Capital

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan Mavin of Dow Jones joins the Essential Podcast to talk about his new book "The Pyramid of Lies: Lex Greensill and the Billion Dollar Scandal". ...

Iceland's Secret — A Banking Story that's Stranger than Fiction

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jared Bibler joins the Essential Podcast to discuss his book "Iceland's Secret: The Untold Story of the World's Biggest Con". The saga of Iceland's ba...

Cogs & Monsters — An Interview with Diane Coyle

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diane Coyle of Cambridge University joins the Essential Podcast to discuss the critique she offers of the economics profession, as a professional econ...

The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Gerstle of Cambridge University joins the Essential Podcast to talk about the nature of political orders and the collapse of the political order ...

India Unleashed — Necessary Reforms for an Emerging Economic Superpower

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ajay Chhibber joins the Essential Podcast to talk about India's path to becoming an upper middle income country, the necessary reforms that will u...

Intent & Initiative in Small Teams — Leveraging the Non-Commissioned Officer for Business

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Three S&P Global executives – Tina Morris, Shaun Wurzbach, and Ed Ware – with military experience join the Essential Podcast to talk about the uni...

Quite a Bit More Disruption — Supply Chains Under Stress

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Anton, Peter Tirschwell, and Nathalie Wlodarczyk join the Essential Podcast to talk about supply chains, what's gone wrong, and what – if anyth...

Worse with Every Passing Month — Russia, Europe, and the Realignment of Energy Markets

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Ernsberger of S&P Global Commodity Insights joins the Essential Podcast to talk about the short, medium, and long term effects of the war in Ukra...

Elements of the Energy Transition #3 — Gadolinium

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Terence Kooyker, founder and CEO of the commodity hedge fund Valent Asset Management, rejoins the Essential Podcast to talk about the market and uses ...

A Mutual Failure of Understanding — Financial Cold War Between China and the United States

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James A. Fok joins the Essential Podcast to discuss his new book "Financial Cold War: A View of Sino-U.S. Relations from the Financial Markets", cover...

A Machine for Manufacturing Courage — Venture Capital and the Power Law

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sebastian Mallaby, Paul A. Volcker Senior Fellow for International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of numerous books, joins t...

The Myth of Growth — Sustainability, Equality, and the Search for a Post-Growth Economy

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Jackson, Director of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity and author of several books, including "Prosperity Without Growth"...

Investing in Culture — Communication and Retention in Companies

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ben Michaelis joins the Essential Podcast to talk about communication and company culture and how things are changing during the era of the Great ...

Doing Capitalism — Bill Janeway on The Theory and Practice of Innovation

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. William H. Janeway joins the Essential Podcast to talk about the innovation economy, the three-player game, good and bad waste, the developing Key...

On the Glass Cliff – Women CEO's During the Pandemic

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gabriel Morin of Paris University 2 and Daniela Brandazza of S&P Global join the Essential Podcast to talk about joint research into the differences b...

Elements of the Energy Transition #2 — Iridium

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Terence Kooyker, founder and CEO of the commodity hedge fund Valent Asset Management, joins the Essential Podcast to talk about the market and uses fo...

From the Ground Up — Understanding Asian Markets from Dangdut to Dama

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Herald van der Linde, Head of Asian Equity Strategy at HSBC, joins the Essential Podcast to discuss Asian stock markets, the importance of financial l...

You Can't Spell SDG Without AI — A New Approach to Evaluating ESG Performance

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Wood Uribe, CEO of the fintech company Util, joins the Essential Podcast to talk about how his team is using AI technology to evaluate the ESG...

Entrepreneurial Leadership — An Interview with Co-Author Robert Lawrence

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Lawrence, Faculty Chair of The Practice of Trade Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, joins the Essential Podcast for Part 4 of a four-part series...

Entrepreneurial Leadership — An Interview with Co-Author Matthew Slaughter

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Slaughter, Paul Danos Dean at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, joins the Essential Podcast for Part 3 of a four-part series to talk a...

Entrepreneurial Leadership — An Interview with Co-Author Ella Bell Smith

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ella Bell Smith, Professor of Business Administration at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, joins the Essential Podcast for Part 2 of a four-pa...

Entrepreneurial Leadership — An Interview with Co-Author Robert Litan

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Litan, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins the Essential Podcast for Part 1 of a four-part series to talk about the report "Entre...

Just in Case – Reimagining Supply Chains for an Unstable World

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shanella Rajanayagam of HSBC joins the Essential Podcast to explain the changing necessities of global supply chains and how a Just-In-Time model is b...

The Essential Podcast, Episode 47: Understanding Digital Assets — The Emerging Digital Ecosystem

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Birry and Chuck Mounts of S&P Global Ratings join the Essential Podcast to talk about their report on the digitization of markets, bitcoin, NFT's...

The Geopolitics of Change — Looking at the Atlas of the Energy Transition

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P Global Platts Atlas of Energy Transition, produced in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, maps the sustainable commodity market...

An Expectation for Change — Black Professionals in Corporate America

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanaya Irvin, CEO of Coqual, joins the Essential Podcast to discuss the organization's research study on how Black professionals working in Corporate ...

Governance First – Rethinking ESG for Digital Assets & Decentralized Decision-Making

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rayne Steinberg, CEO and co-founder of digital asset management company Arca, joins the Essential Podcast to talk about the unique governance challeng...