Best Fiscal Union Podcasts (2025)

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Let Battle Commence 32:58

2d ago32:58

32:58

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what to expect to happen in the remaining six weeks of the US-EU trade talks. The discussion took place just before Wednesday's ruling by the New York federal trade court, which struck down Donald Trump's global tariffs. In our view, the ruling, even if confirmed by higher courts, will not affect the US/EU …

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Inside DOL Compliance Audits - Part 2: Preparing for the Process 18:14

5d ago18:14

18:14

In Part 2 of our series on Department of Labor audits, Calibre partners Art Budich and Glenn Eyrich walk through what to expect once your organization is selected for a compliance audit. From preparing documents and managing communications to working with investigators and understanding final results, this episode offers practical guidance to help …

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Centre vs Far-Right - the new divide 33:04

10d ago33:04

33:04

in our latest podcast, our team discusses the elections in Romania, Poland and Portugal, and what the strength of the far-right says about the state of Europe.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Why Global Imbalances matter 34:49

16d ago34:49

34:49

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Trump's administration assault on global imbalances, on cooperative and non-cooperative solutions, and what happens if there is none.By Wolfgang Munchau

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What European leader will Merz be? 36:13

21d ago36:13

36:13

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what kind of European leader Friedrich Merz will be.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Inside DOL Compliance Audits - Part 1 - Red Flags and Risk Areas 17:34

1M ago17:34

17:34

In Part 1 of this two-part series, Calibre partners Art Budich and Glenn Eyrich break down what labor unions need to know about Department of Labor (DOL) audits and investigations. From triggers like late filings and inadequate documentation to common red flags and fraud risks, they share key insights to help your organization stay prepared and com…

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What are tariffs for? 31:18

1M ago31:18

31:18

In our latest podcast, our team discusses unilateral and multlateral solutions to the global tariff crisis.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Tariffs are firing more than backfiring 34:35

1M ago34:35

34:35

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the devastating impact of US tariffs on Europe, and what course Europe will take.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Fight the guy? Really? 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how we should react to Donald Trump's tariffs.By Wolfgang Munchau

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After the Le Pen ruling 35:41

2M ago35:41

35:41

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Le Pen court case and whether she and her party will get stronger, and more extreme in the process.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Is Nato turning into a protection racket? 39:27

2M ago39:27

39:27

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Mar-a-Lago accord, its economic rationale, and whether it has the potential to turn Nato into a protection racket.By Wolfgang Munchau

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From Policy to Impact: How an IPS Shapes Nonprofit Investments 19:26

2M ago19:26

19:26

Join Karen Roche, Partner, and Justin Rogers, Senior Manager at Calibre CPA Group, as they unpack the essentials of Investment Policy Statements for nonprofits. From understanding what an IPS is to crafting one that supports your organization’s mission, this episode offers practical guidance for nonprofit leaders and finance professionals alike. Go…

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Fiscal Fitness for Labor Unions: Measuring, Comparing & Strengthening Finances. 15:34

2M ago15:34

15:34

Join Karen Roche, Partner, and Justin Rogers, Senior Manager at Calibre CPA Group, as they explore the financial health of labor unions. This episode covers key financial metrics and how benchmarking analysis can help unions assess their performance and plan strategically for the future. Got a question? Contact us! For more Counting On Calibre, cli…

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How to defend Europe 28:39

2M ago28:39

28:39

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the future of European defence policy after Germany exempted defence spending from its debt rules.By Wolfgang Munchau

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What next? 33:16

3M ago33:16

33:16

In this episode our team discusses the German debt brake, European defence and Donald TrumpBy Wolfgang Munchau

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On the return of Germany's perma-coalition 34:55

3M ago34:55

34:55

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the German elections, the return of the old coalition, the fate of the Greens, the rise of the Left Party, and why debt brake reform is really difficult.By Wolfgang Munchau

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When the US is gone 30:37

3M ago30:37

30:37

In our latest podcast, our team discussed Europe after the transatlantic relationship. New possibilities are opening up, especially on defence integration. Another moment of truth for Europe.By Wolfgang Munchau

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What should we do about Trump? 33:39

4M ago33:39

33:39

In our latest podcast our team discusses good and bad ways to respond to Trump. Should we perhaps not respond at all?By Wolfgang Munchau

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Merz' Pyrrhic victory 31:22

4M ago31:22

31:22

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the state of Germany three weeks before the elections, with immigration the number one theme, and the AfD the party that will benefit from it.By Wolfgang Munchau

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What will he do to us? 31:44

4M ago31:44

31:44

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what we know - and more importantly what we don't know - about Donald Trump's economic policies and its impact on Europe.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Bayrou, a blast from the past 28:05

5M ago28:05

28:05

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the survival chances of Francois Bayrou, France's latest prime minister. Like his predecessor, his future depends on Marine Le Pen.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Trump, Musk and us 29:13

5M ago29:13

29:13

Happy New Year! In this episode we talk about Donald Trump's interest in Greenland and how the US tech sector dictates the terms of digital services in the EUBy Wolfgang Munchau

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France and Germany - united in decline 43:43

5M ago43:43

43:43

In our last podcast of the year, our team discusses the political and economic malaise of France and Germany, and what they have in common.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Syria and us 26:19

6M ago26:19

26:19

In our latest podcast, our teams discusses the geopolitics after Assad's fall.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Now what? 34:24

6M ago34:24

34:24

In this episode our team discusses the motivations for the censure motion against Michel Barnier and scenarios of an institutional lockdownBy Wolfgang Munchau

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Was the Green Deal a mistake? 29:29

6M ago29:29

29:29

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the past and future of the Green deal, whether it is politically sustainable, and whether it can deliver on its targets.By Wolfgang Munchau

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What to expect from Trump 26:07

7M ago26:07

26:07

In our latest podcast, our team discusses what Europeans should be expecting from Donald Trump, and especially what his approach to Ukraine will be.By Wolfgang Munchau

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No, the EU is not prepared 31:24

7M ago31:24

31:24

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's shocking lack of preparedness for Donald Trump.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Europe's pathetic dependencies 30:24

7M ago30:24

30:24

in our latest podcast, our team discusses Europe's dependence on the US, not only for defence but also trade. The problem is that this puts us at the mercy of US voters. It is the dependency itself that is the problem - not on whom you are dependent.By Wolfgang Munchau

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The tragedy of ASML 27:31

8M ago27:31

27:31

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how ASML became a victim of Europe's industrial policy, and Europe's geopolitical dependence on the US.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Germany vs the EU 27:14

8M ago27:14

27:14

In our latest podcast, our team discusses Germany's futile attempt to block EU car tariffs against Chinese manufacturers, and this says about the state of the union.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Squeezed between the extremes 29:07

8M ago29:07

29:07

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the political centre gets squeezed in France, the Netherlands and Germany, and good and bad ways for centre parties to deal with the far-right.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Politics of fear 28:23

8M ago28:23

28:23

In our latest podcast our team discusses the politics of fear in Europe - with a focus on immigration and the de-industrialisation.By Wolfgang Munchau

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How to Draghi 26:41

9M ago26:41

26:41

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Draghi report and what it would take to implement it.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Can Barnier fix a broken system? 32:21

9M ago32:21

32:21

In our latest podcast, the team discusses the appointment of Michel Barnier as French prime minister, why this suits Le Pen, and how the left managed to turn an election victory into a defeat.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Together, disunited 30:23

9M ago30:23

30:23

France and Germany both face political gridlock and some gloomy prospects though it plays out quite differently on each side of the RhineBy Wolfgang Munchau

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Governo Tecnico, coming to a place near you 29:31

10M ago29:31

29:31

In our latest podcast our team discusses what could be Italy's most successful export - governo tecnico, or government by bureaucrats. It's happened in the Netherlands, and may soon be happening in France.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Geopolitics is intruding 28:52

11M ago28:52

28:52

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the implications on Europe of US tariffs, under a Trump presidency, and of China's accelerating push into manufacturing.By Wolfgang Munchau

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French menu choices 27:21

11M ago27:21

27:21

In our latest podcast our team discusses the options, or lack of, for a French governmentBy Wolfgang Munchau

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Gridlock in France 19:37

11M ago19:37

19:37

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the scenarios for France after the parliamentary elections.By Wolfgang Munchau

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The centre is not holding 33:09

11M ago33:09

33:09

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the weakness of the centre in European politics - and what it should do, but most likely won't.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Unfunded 30:33

11M ago30:33

30:33

In our latest podcast, our teams discusses one important aspect of the French elections - the choice between three unfunded and unsustainable fiscal policies.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Europa 33:20

12M ago33:20

33:20

In our latest podcast, our team discusses how the EU will change, or rather not change, after the European elections.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Macron's Gamble 30:34

12M ago30:34

30:34

In our latest podcast our team discusses Macron's political gamble to call parliamentary elections, and the consequences for French politics and the EU.By Wolfgang Munchau

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June 9 35:00

12M ago35:00

35:00

In our latest podcast before the European elections, we discuss how we see the evolving campaign, and what is at stake.By Wolfgang Munchau

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A European coalition of the right? 29:52

1y ago29:52

29:52

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the potential realignment of the European right, the prospects of a centre-right, right coalition, and the obstacles it might face.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Europse's astonishing lack of ambition 30:50

1y ago30:50

30:50

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the European elections, the lack of a unifying theme and the risk of political fragmentation.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Spain asserts leadership on Palestine 26:49

1y ago26:49

26:49

In our latest episode, our team discusses Spain asserting leadership on Palestine, and on the student protests spilling over to Europe.By Wolfgang Munchau

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When it pours in Spain 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

In our latest podcast, our team discusses the extraordinary gap between the success of Spain's economy and the level of toxicity of Spanish politics.By Wolfgang Munchau