AppliedMMT Podcast
Discussing the economy, public policy, and current events through an MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) lens.
Episodes
25 episodes
#25 - Conversation with David Andolfatto
David Andolfatto (@dandolfa) Professor & Economics Department Chair at the University of Miami, joins Adam, Douglas, and Ryan to discuss:David's journey from construction to academia an...
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Episode 25
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1:29:02
#24 - Conversation with Brett Scott (Part 2)
In this episode, Brett Scott joins Adam, Doug, and Ryan to discuss: Vertical and horizontal dimensions of money Crypto capturing attention through an asset-only view of money that people commonly holdCry...
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Episode 24
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1:07:01
#23 - Conversation with Brett Scott (Part 1)
In this episode, Brett Scott joins Adam, Doug, and Ryan to discuss: Brett's intellectual journey with MMT and how he was exposed to the ideas through different communities and eventsChallenges of separating fact from c...
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Episode 23
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57:36
#22 - Conversation with Derek McDaniel
In this episode, Derek McDaniel (@ratedisparity) joins Adam, Derek, and Ryan to discuss: Derek's Background: Transition from academics in mathematics and computer science t...
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Episode 22
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1:06:34
#21 - Maren Poitras, Creator of MMT Documentary "Finding the Money"
In this episode, Adam, Ryan, and Doug interview Maren Poitras, creator of "Finding the Money", the documentary film about MMT. They discuss:Maren's backgroundMaren's ...
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Episode 21
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1:15:28
#20 - 2023 Wrap-Up & Looking Ahead to 2024
Adam, Doug, and Ryan wrap up 2023, discussing their learnings, surprises, and expectations for 2024:The strong GDP growth and low unemployment in 2023, noting how rate hikes seemed to stimulate the economy, contrary to popular belie...
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Episode 20
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48:00
#19 - Ritik Goyal of The Monetary Frontier
In this episode, Ritik Goyal joins Adam, Ryan, and Douglas to discuss:Ritik's journey from working at Bridgewater to co-founding "The Monetary Frontier" on SubstackHow Ritik was dr...
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Episode 19
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1:06:27
#18 - Douglas of MMT Macro Trader Returns!
In this episode, Douglas of MMT Macro Trader joins Adam and Ryan discuss:Big announcement - the future of AppliedMMT & MMT Macro Trader!4.9% Q3 GDP printIs Fintwit connecting the dots on the interest income cha...
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Episode 18
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58:48
#17 - Interview with Charles Hayden
In this episode, Charles Hayden joins Ryan to discuss:Warren Mosler’s thesis that the Fed has interest rate policy backwardsMMT academics countering mainstream economistsMainstream economists thinking unemployment ...
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Episode 17
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1:10:04
#16 - Explaining the Phantom Liquidity Drain
In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss:Shout out to Nick Gomez of ANG Traders (@ANGTraders)Fears of market liquidity drain during TGA refill in late May/early JuneThe mec...
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Episode 16
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54:51
#15 - Interview with Nick Gomez of ANG Traders (Part 2)
In the second part of our two-part conversation, Nick Gomez of ANG Traders joins Adam and Ryan to discuss:The causes of post-COVID inflationUnemployment benefits & "no one wants to work anymore"The US fiscal si...
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Episode 15
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41:10
#14 - Interview with Nick Gomez of ANG Traders (Part 1)
In this episode, Nick Gomez of ANG Traders joins Adam and Ryan to discuss:Nick's background in physics/math and how he became interested in MMTReactions to Nick's work on Seeking AlphaUnderstanding the US dollar, n...
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Episode 14
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44:44
#13 - James Madison, MMTer?
In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss:The state of the economy & stock marketAdditional rate hikes in ArgentinaRyan's attendance at the Warren Buffet/Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meetingProfit margi...
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Episode 13
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41:47
#12 - Interview with Warren Mosler (Part 2)
In the second episode of this two-part interview, Warren Mosler, one of the "founders" of MMT, joins Adam and Ryan to discuss:Warren’s take on the inverted yield curveCost of capital & entrepreneurshipEff...
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41:33
#11 - Interview with Warren Mosler (Part 1)
In the first episode of this two-part interview, Warren Mosler, one of the "founders" of MMT, joins Adam and Ryan to discuss:Warren's perspective on rate hikes vs. other MMTersWarren's meeting with George W. Bush's Chief of...
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Episode 11
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53:01
#10 - Back to a Gold Standard?
In this episode, Adam and Ryan to discuss:Recent Richard Murphy/MMT Twitter controversyThe Republican proposal to put the US back on a gold standardPublic vs. private solutions to real estate issuesR...
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Episode 10
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54:07
#9 - The Banking Crisis Continued
In this episode, Adam and Ryan to discuss:Big banks moving deposits to FirstRepublicHold-to-maturity securitiesMisunderstandings around bankingSolvency issues vs. liquidity issuesBitcoin and...
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Episode 9
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47:11
#8 - Silicon Valley Bank Failure
In this episode, Adam and Ryan to discuss:The failure of Silicon Valley BankMorgan Ricks' commentary on bank runs and game theory Links:Morgan R...
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Episode 8
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30:39
#7 - Interview with Bijou Smith of MMT Macro Trader
In this episode, Bijou Smith of MMT Macro Trader joins Adam and Ryan to discuss:Bijou's background in physics and how he became interested in MMTWhy MMT is importantThe relationship between economics & physics<...
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Episode 7
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1:10:51
#6 - Inflation Persists, Retail Inflows to Stocks, Asset Bubbles, Tech Valuations, and Gambling/Cryptocurrency
In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss:Whether or not all MMTers believe interest rate hikes are expansionaryThe newest PCE inflation dataRetail inflows to the stock marketInterest rates and asset bu...
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Episode 6
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47:06
#5 - Ohio Disaster, UFOs, Retail Sales Boom, Energy Prices, and Trade Deficits
In this episode, Adam and Ryan discuss:The disaster in East Palestine, OHThe UFO/UAP incidentsThe January retail sales boomEnergy prices and their inflationary effectsThe costs & benefit...
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Episode 5
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32:06
#4 - Rate Hikes, Bank Lending, and Thoughts on the NFL
In this episode of Applied MMT, Adam and Ryan discuss:Edward Harrison's recent tweet on the expansionary effects of interest incomeThe differences & ...
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Episode 4
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1:03:40
#3 - Interview with Douglas of MMT Macro Trader
In this episode, Douglas of MMT Macro Trader joins Adam and Ryan to discuss:The January jobs explosionThe debt ceilingEndogenous vs. exogenous moneyBanks as finance "franchises"The Eurodollar &...
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Episode 3
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58:27