The Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast

Jonathan Brown sits down with Karim El-Ayoubi, author of 'Realonomics': How the Economy Really Works and How We Can Fix It.' With an impressive background in philosophy, politics, and economics from Oxford University and work experience at top banks like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. Karim shares his journey of discovering the disconnect between academic economic theory and real-world market activities. He discusses his path from disillusionment during the 2008 financial crisis to exploring empirical economic theories. Karim highlights flaws in neoclassical economics and the importance of credit and money flow in understanding the economy by drawing lessons from Japan and China's economic successes to create a better world for ordinary people.   Order your copy on: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/realonomics/

In this episode of the Shepheard Walwyn Podcast, Jonathan Brown welcomes back Dominic Frisby, author of the newly released The Secret History of Gold: Myth, Money, Politics, and Power. Dominic Frisby is a unique figure in the financial world known for his roles as a comedian, voiceover artist, and financial journalist. He dives deep into the fascinating world of gold. They discuss Dominic's journey from successful voiceover artist to hard-money advocate, the historical and political significance of gold, and its role as a store of wealth. The conversation delves into the political and historical significance of gold, the impact of fiat currency, and the role of sound money in shaping societies. Dom also shares fascinating historical anecdotes and offers his insights on investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin.   Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1A...

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast, we are joined by Tony Vickers, an expert with decades of experience in sectors ranging from military defence to housing construction. Tony discusses his journey from managing construction projects to becoming a counsellor advocating for land value taxation and land reform. He explains the concept of land value taxation, contrasting it with traditional property taxes, and highlights its benefits in economic policy and green initiatives. He also touches on his book 'Location Matters' and shares insights on how political will and public understanding are crucial for implementing these tax reforms. Join us to learn more about how land value taxation could address social inequality and drive sustainable economic growth. Order his book https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/location-matters/

Our guest on today’s podcast is Dr Nomi Prins, powered by Ethical Economics. Dr Prins is a macroeconomist, geopolitical financial expert, best-selling author, and founder of Prinsight Global, a company specialising in geopolitical, economic, and macroeconomic analysis. Nomi is a Wall Street insider who has held positions at Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, and Chase Manhattan Bank. She has written seven books, including Other People’s Money, which warned of the dangers in the global financial system before the GFC, It Takes a Pillage and our main focus for today, Permanent Distortion.  She regularly contributes to various media outlets, including The Financial Times, MSNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg. In this podcast, we look at all of her 20 years of publications, beginning with Other People’s Money from 2004, and make our way through to Permanent Distortion: How the financial markets abandoned the real economy forever.   To learn more about Dr Prins, visit Amazon to explore her books. https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Nomi-Prins/author/B002J3NQJI?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true And her Substack https://prinsights.substack.com/

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast, Jonathan Brown speaks with Ed Dodson, a former Fannie Mae executive turned economic revolutionary. Dodson discusses his extensive experience working in America's housing system and his comprehensive archive of political and economic thought on the "land question". Warning listeners of an impending economic crash, Dodson also highlights the global housing crisis and urges a return to the principles of Henry George. He advocates for a system of cooperative individualism, which balances liberty and community while avoiding the extremes of socialism and predatory capitalism. In doing so, he suggests this approach could pave the way for a truly meritocratic society that ensures access to necessities for all individuals. Later, Dodson reflects on the current state of Western societies, noting the discrepancy between perceived and actual levels of justice. He points to Scandinavian countries as models of more just societies, citing their strong social welfare programs and commitment to individual liberty, while still acknowledging the systemic issues rooting from the privatisation of economic rents. Dodson then emphasises the need for systemic reforms that address these underlying problems in order to achieve a truly just and fair society.   As the conversation concludes, Dodson stresses the urgent need to prepare resilient and equitable solutions ahead of the potential economic crash. He discusses the interconnectedness of various policy areas and the importance of public engagement in advocating for systemic change. Guided by the principles of cooperative individualism, Dodson continues to contribute to the dialogue on building a more just and sustainable society.  Learn more about Ed’s https://www.cooperative-individualism.org/authors_dodson.htm To see his YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nthperson And to start the mentioned series, go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTlo8JGtAs0LaR4Ac6bwbcOmKiE64Yl-p Get the Rent Unmasked eBook: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/rent-unmasked/ 

In this episode of the Shepheard Walwyn Shepheard-Walwyn podcast series, host Jonathan Brown introduces a re-released interview with economist Michael Hudson, originally recorded in Spring 2022.   The discussion delves into Hudson’s unique journey into economics, from being the godson of Leon Trotsky to becoming a highly influential yet often overlooked figure in the field. Hudson shares his vast career experiences, including his work for prominent figures like David Rockefeller and his significant contributions through books such as 'Super Imperialism' Super Imperialism and 'A Philosophy for a Fair Society.' A Philosophy for a Fair Society. The conversation highlights the shift from industrial to finance-based economics and Hudson’s efforts to advise governments on de-dollarisation strategies and economic pitfalls. His insights into the transition of economies from productive labor to rent extraction and financialization offer a deep critique of contemporary economic practices and the critical need for global economic reform to move towards a more balanced and just financial order, reflecting the central themes of Hudson's extensive body of work. Get A Philosophy for a Fair Society either in paperback or eBook: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/a-philosophy-for-a-fair-society-2nd-edition/ ow available in a bundle, get it with a deducted price here: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/shepheard-walwyn-classics/

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast, host Jonathan Brown introduces Shepheard-Walwyn's audience to Michael Hudson, a renowned but often underrepresented economist, known for his extensive work in economic history and his influential book, 'Super Imperialism.'    Hudson's career trajectory begins with his early efforts to highlight the significance of debt in modern economies and continues with his research into ancient economic systems and their relevance to contemporary issues. Hudson's investigations into ancient societies, such as Babylonia, reveal how those civilisations managed debt and economic balance, offering a stark contrast to modern-day economic practices, particularly in the roles of debt and rentier classes in fostering economic disparity and stagnation.    His findings underscore the importance of debt cancellation and the redistribution of resources to avoid economic polarisation and social upheaval, lessons modern economies could learn from to prevent future crises. Hudson's insights, grounded in both historical analysis and modern economic critique, offer a roadmap for addressing the systemic issues at the heart of today's economic instability.   Get A Philosophy for a Fair Society either in paperback or eBook on: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/a-philosophy-for-a-fair-society-2nd-edition/

In this episode of the Shepheard Walwyn podcast series, Jonathan Brown welcomes Stephanie Peirolo, author of the newly released book 'The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to Making The Big Decisions In Your Life.' Stephanie brings a diverse background to the discussion. She is a board-certified executive coach with academic credentials from Stanford and Seattle University, a recovering alcoholic, an associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, and a writer with her own newsletter and podcast.    The central theme of her book draws from the decision-making processes of both St. Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits and codified his method in the spiritual exercises, and Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, who introduced the 12-step program. Stephanie aims to adapt these frameworks to be accessible to individuals regardless of their religious or spiritual beliefs, transforming them into practical tools for making intentional and ethical decisions in daily life.

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast, host Jonathan Brown interviews Stephanie Peirolo, author of The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to Making The Big Decisions In Your Life. Stephanie, a board-certified executive coach with a background in transformational leadership, explains her unique approach of blending the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous to guide significant life decisions. Stephanie elaborates on her experience with discernment practices rooted in Jesuit spirituality and opens up about her personal journey as a recovering alcoholic. She emphasizes the importance of inner wisdom, cultural narratives, and honoring resistance as crucial aspects of discernment.    Stephanie also introduces the concept of 'profane mysticism,' addressing the intersection of spirituality and practicality in everyday life. The discussion delves into her writing journey, motivations behind her book, and future projects, including exploring grief and writing a memoir. The episode highlights practical applications for listeners from various backgrounds, offering tools to make intentional decisions aligned with their values.   To get a copy of Stephanie's book, go to  www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Kris, an economics and environmental studies expert, discusses her journey from studying philosophy to her deep involvement with the Henry George School of Economics. The conversation delves into the basics of geoclassical economics, the impact of economic taxation policies (ATCOR and EBCOR), and Kris's experiences working with key figures like Mason Gaffney and Fred Harrison. They also touch on Kris's visit to Russia to help transition their economy towards fairness. The episode concludes with insights into how current and future governments could benefit from the ideas promoted in 'Rent Unmasked' and a discussion on advancing Mason Gaffney's work in contemporary economics.   If you are interested in purchasing the eBook version of Rent Unmasked, please visit: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/rent-unmasked/

In this Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast episode, host Jonathan Brown interviews Akhil Patel, author of The Secret Wealth Advantage: How You Can Profit from the Economy's Hidden Cycle. Together, they discuss the significant sales and positive reception of Patel's book, which delves into economic cycles, land monopolies, and the 18-year market cycle. Patel explains key concepts from The Secret Wealth Advantage’s chapter on mania and deregulation, providing insights into current global economic conditions, the impact of Brexit, the future of AI, and investment advice. The conversation also includes reflections on UK energy policy challenges and historical economic patterns, concluding with resources for further engagement on the topics discussed.   If you would like to download and read the transcript for this podcast, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/dbf7b2147775/1e3zgb82y3   To connect with Akhil, go to: www.propertysharemarketeconomics.com www.thesecretwealthadvantage.com https://linktr.ee/akhilgpatel

In today’s podcast, we are celebrating the lifelong contributions of the recently departed Dave Wetzel, by sharing the almost unedited interview conducted earlier this year, to celebrate the release of ‘Taken for a Ride – 2nd Edition’. In it, Dave talks about his experiences working to improve the transport system in London and his experiences working with Ken Livingstone, the first modern mayor of London. So, that's what we have today – over one hour of Dave telling stories about his life and how he sought to make a difference. Both in transforming a city he loved, and also how much he cared for and cared about his friends. If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Today, we continue our celebration of the ebook release of Rent Unmasked: How to save the global economy and to build a sustainable future – essays in honour of the late great Mason Gaffney, edited by Fred Harrison.  This podcast features an interview with Duncan Pickard, a farmer in Fife, Scotland, who discusses his journey into farming, the principles of the Scottish Enlightenment, and the challenges of modern farmland valuation and usage. Duncan has written a number of books on creating a fairer and freer society through tax reform and contributed to Rent Unmasked.  Key topics in the interview include: Pickard's early farming experiences, his strategic land purchases based on economic cycles, the continuing relevance of Adam Smith and other Enlightenment thinkers, the main problems with current farmland valuation and recent changes to inheritance tax for farmers under the Labour Government and the potential benefits of an annual ground rent system.   If you are interested in purchasing the ebook version of Rent Unmasked, please visit: https://bit.ly/3YGxQxy

In this podcast, the first in a short series celebrating the release of the ebook of Rent Unmasked: How to save the global economy and to build a sustainable future - essays in honor of the late great Mason Gaffney, we interview Francis K. Peddle, a leading tax lawyer and philosophy professor. Rent Unmasked explores Mason Gaffney's economic philosophy and Peddle discusses Gaffney's influence on economics, the ideas of Henry George, his work with the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, and how he helped apply Gaffney and George’s ideas in setting up the BC Assessment Authority. He emphasizes Gaffney's philosophy of reconciliation, which aims to avoid trade-offs between efficiency and fairness. Peddle critiques mainstream economic views, advocating for a land value tax to address issues like tariffs, farming, and inheritance taxes. He highlights the transparency and fairness of such a system compared to current taxation methods. If you are interested in purchasing the ebook version of Rent Unmasked, please visit: https://bit.ly/3YGxQxy

In today’s podcast, Shepheard-Walwyn podcast host and editor of the updated "Taken for a Ride – Trains, Taxpayers and the Treasury" Jonathan Brown, concludes our discussion of the book sharing key ideas and quotes from the work. This episode is dedicated to Dave Wetzel, former Vice Chair of Transport for London and author of the book’s postscript, who sadly passed away as we went into post-production of the episode. Like Don Riley, Dave was a tireless campaigner for a fairer society and worked hard to improve the lives of Londoners.   If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

In today’s podcast in our Taken for a Ride miniseries celebrating the unique work of property entrepreneur Don Riley, we speak with Steve Norris, the former transport secretary who forced the treasury to invest in the extension (and incidentally) got Crossrail approved in 1995. Steve contributed to the book and doesn’t hold back in his criticisms of the Treasury there and he does the same in the interview.   He began in industry and then began a dual career as a politician in the 1970s, eventually serving as an MP in Margaret Thatcher's government. He was transport minister in John Major’s cabinet from 1992-1997. In 1997, he stepped down from politics to return to his business career.  Today he chairs and advises a number of different companies and charities and leads a small but highly skilled team of people specialising in complex property, infrastructure and transportation projects. He also runs a business that builds more affordable homes for people in and around his adopted city, London.   If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Welcome back to the third podcast celebrating the second edition of Don Riley’s Taken for a Ride – Trains, Taxpayers and the Treasury. Today we are speaking with Dave Wetzel, a committed socialist and environmental campaigner. Whilst he had diametrically opposed political views to Don, they were friends and campaigned together to change government policy.    Dave was the first vice chair of Transport for London working with Ken Livingstone to spearhead a mesmerising number of improvements to London’s transport, especially buses. In this interview we look at how he and others worked to improve communities through better transport and how we could have much better cities and lower taxes if we focused on the value added by well thought out public transport investments.    If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Welcome back to the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast. Today we continue our exploration of the second edition of Don Riley’s classic work Taken for a Ride with a conversation with the legendary Fred Harrison. Fred worked with Don and supported his research into land value uplift and helped Don write the first edition of Taken for a Ride. In this interview he talks about Don’s research and the specific reasons why any landowner needs to understand the impact of public investments on their properties.     If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Welcome back to the Shepheard Walwyn Podcast. Today we begin a series to celebrate and explore the work of Don Riley. We have revised and fully updated Don’s classic work, Taken for a Ride – Trains, Taxpayers and the Treasury.  Don was an entrepreneur and landlord in Southwark, London who benefitted massively from a new underground extension, the Jubilee Line Extension in the 1990s. He was able to document through research and through his bank balance just how profitable that public investment was. As a committed entrepreneur he was incensed that he was benefitted from a taxpayer investment. Instead of quietly counting his profits he wrote a book about the corruption that he saw in the economy. The book has been revised by Fred Harrison, the economist who supported Don writing the original book, Dave Wetzel, former Vice Chair of Transport for London and me. We also have a fascinating contribution from Steve Norris, the transport minister who pushed through Treasury approval for what has become the most profitable and impactful public transport investment London has seen since the War. In this interview, I interview Phil Anderson, author of The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking. Phil was friends with Don and spent time understanding his approach to investing and the work he did that you can benefit from in Taken for a Ride. Here are the time stamps. If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Welcome to the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast. In today’s episode, we welcome back one of our favourite authors, Edi Bilimoria. Since we last spoke to Edi, his book “Unfolding Consciousness” has won book awards. He’s appeared on many podcasts, launched a reader series with Dr Alex Gomez-Marin, long term collaborator with Ian McGilchrist, launched the eBook version of his incredible work and is about to launch a series with the Theosophical Society of America (spaces still available).  We talk about all these topics and jump straight in with a conversation about free will and whether we are “Determined” as the latest bestseller from Robert Sapolsky asserts.      To buy the eBooks, visit amazon.co.uk   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unfolding-Consciousness-Exploring-Universe-Intelligent-ebook/dp/B0CGRHF336/ To get a copy of Edi's beautiful book set, go to  www.shepheardwalwyn.com