Best Russ Baker Podcasts (2025)

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Is China a Manufacturing Titan on Borrowed Time? 46:49

1d ago46:49

46:49

China dominates global manufacturing while facing population collapse. Can Beijing’s rush to automation save an economy where factories operate without humans? Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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The Progressive Paradox: Why America Can’t Do Big Things 48:49

8d ago48:49

48:49

America once built highways and reached the moon. Now we can’t even fix a bridge. The reason? The reforms meant to improve government have paralyzed it. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Economic Misunderstanding, Tariffs, and the “Moron Risk Premium” 39:04

15d ago39:04

39:04

New tariffs spark economic drama as investor confidence plummets, alliances shift, and experts warn of a self-inflicted wound on America’s global standing. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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O Canada, Our Home Is Under Threat… From America 44:09

23d ago44:09

44:09

The US, from protector to threat: How Trump’s annexation talk and tariff threats upended Canada’s election and forced the nation to reimagine its future. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Moving Nowhere Fast: How Housing Froze the American Dream 33:00

30d ago33:00

33:00

America was once defined by mobility, with a third of its population moving yearly. Today, restrictive housing policies are driving inequality and stagnation. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About The Economy 40:17

1M ago40:17

40:17

Think you know how wealth moves through the economy? Dean Baker reveals the hidden rules and policies that actually determine who gets ahead. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Could Musk Buy Trump His Own Private Army? 29:42

1M ago29:42

29:42

Private armies now threaten democracy. When billionaires can buy their own military force, warfare itself becomes a deadly business venture. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Democracy vs. Constitution — The Paradox That Could Break America 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

Democracy’s greatest achievement — creating a “big tent” for all — may have destroyed our constitutional system’s ability to adapt and govern effectively. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Russia, Ukraine, US: The Global Chessboard 32:45

2M ago32:45

32:45

Geopolitical expert reveals hidden forces reshaping global power, from Trump-Zelenskyy tensions to Russia and China’s strategic calculus. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Robber Barons 2.0: Trump, Musk, and America’s New Gilded Age 21:22

2M ago21:22

21:22

Not democracy’s end but the Gilded Age reborn. Trump’s McKinley obsession reveals imperial ambitions and endless corruption. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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America’s Cultural Revolution From Self-Awareness to Self-Righteousness 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

America’s rapid transformation from a nation that could laugh at itself to one consumed by judgment and cynicism, threatens the future of democracy itself. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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The Missile Defense Mirage 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

From Reagan's Star Wars to Trump's Iron Dome vision, the quest for an American missile shield faces harsh technical realities and poses unprecedented global risks. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Paper Tiger, Hidden Fragility: The Truth Behind China’s Rise 26:05

3M ago26:05

26:05

China projects global dominance in AI and economics, but internal pressures and risky strategies reveal a superpower on the edge. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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A Weather Event With Fire Embedded 42:33

3M ago42:33

42:33

LA’s fires weren’t just a “natural” disaster but a climate-driven weather event, revealing how global warming is reshaping California’s future. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Partisan Politics Is Democracy’s Best Hope 25:16

3M ago25:16

25:16

At a time when partisan warfare threatens democracy, stronger, not weaker, political parties might be our salvation. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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When the Hydrants Ran Dry in Los Angeles 27:56

3M ago27:56

27:56

When LA’s hydrants failed during massive fires, misinformation spread. What really happened – and the hard truths about our urban water systems. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Algorithms and Empathy: The Human Cost of Innovation 28:38

4M ago28:38

28:38

Is technology helping us thrive or tearing us apart? Explore how rethinking innovation could lead to a more connected and human future. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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America’s Healthcare Emergency: How to Fix It From the Ground Up 36:15

4M ago36:15

36:15

An MIT economist reveals why short-term fixes fail, and offers a blueprint for a complete system transformation. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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How Clashing Teams of Political Strategists Remade the Democratic Party 31:01

4M ago31:01

31:01

Democrats once counted on the votes of blue-collar workers, but two rival teams of consultants saw change coming. Their fight over the party’s future still echoes today. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Red vs. Blue America: Federalism in the Fight Against Autocracy 26:45

5M ago26:45

26:45

From civil rights foe to progressive hope: How states’ rights flipped from a conservative weapon to a liberal shield to protect democracy. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Unsavory Truths: The Menace Behind Your Holiday Meals 24:18

5M ago24:18

24:18

Glazing hams and carving turkeys hide a sinister truth: Our food supply is increasingly dangerous. A look at the meatpacking industry's dark secrets. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Week 12: The Thanksgiving Episode 38:36

5M ago38:36

38:36

Send us a text It's a full house this week for the Rivals as they give thanks for all things football. Support the show Nick on InstagramBy Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

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The Comfort of False Beliefs: Why We Crave Misinformation 43:10

5M ago43:10

43:10

It’s not just about fake news — our hunger for control and community makes us surprisingly eager to embrace comfortable lies over difficult truths. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Week 12: Rivalry Week, Fantasy Matchups, & The Return of Mr. Cutlets 39:48

5M ago39:48

39:48

Send us a text Week 12 of the NFL Season is here and tonight we see the Rustbelt Rivalry. Nick's Steelers go into Cleveland to play Simon's Browns. See who's picking who as well as the rest of the games as we take our trip around the league. Support the show Nick on InstagramBy Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

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Dismantling Democracy Is the Point 28:08

5M ago28:08

28:08

When ‘burning it all down’ becomes reality: The toxic mix of personal rule and zealous ideologues threatens to dismantle federal power. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Week 11: Learning How to Lose, Finding a Way to Win, & Steelers/Ravens Week 25:12

5M ago25:12

25:12

Send us a text Week 11 of the NFL season is upon us and Nick flys solo for a quick, 2 minute offense, for this weeks episode. Join him as he takes the trip around the league and gives his picks, fantasy advice, and his Steelers preview. Support the show Nick on InstagramBy Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

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Women Voters and the Firewall That Wasn’t 16:13

6M ago16:13

16:13

What happened to women voters as Harris drew fewer of them than Biden in 2020? Even in pro-choice strongholds, economic concerns trumped reproductive rights. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org

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Is China a Manufacturing Titan on Borrowed Time? 46:49

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The Progressive Paradox: Why America Can’t Do Big Things 48:49

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Economic Misunderstanding, Tariffs, and the “Moron Risk Premium” 39:04

1
O Canada, Our Home Is Under Threat… From America 44:09

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Moving Nowhere Fast: How Housing Froze the American Dream 33:00

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About The Economy 40:17

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Could Musk Buy Trump His Own Private Army? 29:42

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Democracy vs. Constitution — The Paradox That Could Break America 27:59

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Russia, Ukraine, US: The Global Chessboard 32:45

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Robber Barons 2.0: Trump, Musk, and America’s New Gilded Age 21:22

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America’s Cultural Revolution From Self-Awareness to Self-Righteousness 30:01

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The Missile Defense Mirage 32:05

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Paper Tiger, Hidden Fragility: The Truth Behind China’s Rise 26:05

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A Weather Event With Fire Embedded 42:33

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Partisan Politics Is Democracy’s Best Hope 25:16

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When the Hydrants Ran Dry in Los Angeles 27:56

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Algorithms and Empathy: The Human Cost of Innovation 28:38

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America’s Healthcare Emergency: How to Fix It From the Ground Up 36:15

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How Clashing Teams of Political Strategists Remade the Democratic Party 31:01

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Red vs. Blue America: Federalism in the Fight Against Autocracy 26:45

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Unsavory Truths: The Menace Behind Your Holiday Meals 24:18

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Week 12: The Thanksgiving Episode 38:36

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The Comfort of False Beliefs: Why We Crave Misinformation 43:10

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Week 12: Rivalry Week, Fantasy Matchups, & The Return of Mr. Cutlets 39:48

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Dismantling Democracy Is the Point 28:08

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Week 11: Learning How to Lose, Finding a Way to Win, & Steelers/Ravens Week 25:12

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Women Voters and the Firewall That Wasn’t 16:13