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The Feudal Future podcast, hosted by Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky, explores what we can do to liberate the global middle class.

Feudal Future Podcast — Trump’s Tariffs and the Future of US-Canada Relations

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This Feudal Future episode explores Trump’s tariffs and how they affect the future of US-Canada relations.

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Feudal Future Podcast — Can DOGE Fix Our Bloated Government?

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This Feudal Future episode explores DOGE, a government restructuring effort, with guests Shawn Steel and Professor Luke Nichter, a historian.

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Feudal Future Podcast — El Futuro es Latino, Keeping the Dream Alive for the Next Generation

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This Feudal Future episode features our special town hall session, where experts gathered to discuss findings from “El Futuro es Latino,” a groundbreaking research project from Chapman University.

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Feudal Future Podcast — Populism Unpacked: Voices From the Heartland

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Feudal Future hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by Ryan Streeter and Karl Zinsmeister as we discuss how the rise of populism may affect governance and society at large.

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Feudal Future Podcast — Challenges and Solutions for California’s Economy

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Feudal Future hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky are joined by Dr. Ken Murphy as we explore the shifting dynamics of California’s economic landscape.

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Feudal Future Podcast — Breaking Down Barriers in Housing Development

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Feudal Future hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky discuss why housing in California is so expensive with guests Gary London and Jennifer Hernandez.

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Feudal Future Podcast — The Changing Face of Education and the Power of Tech

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Feudal Future hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky discuss how AI could transform the way we learn, making education more engaging and impactful, with guest Ramit Varna.

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Feudal Future Podcast — Energy Politics and Pathways to Progress

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Feudal Future hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky cover energy politics with guest Robert Bryce, and discuss how to balance energy abundance with environmental responsibility.

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Feudal Future Podcast — 2024 in Review: Feudalism, Politics, and Global Shifts

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Feudal Future hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky cover the surprising dynamics of 2024, discussing the unraveling of the liberal world order and the rise of pragmatic priorities among voters.

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Feudal Future Podcast — Exploring South Africa’s Conservative Turn

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Feudal Future hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall Toplansky unravel the unexpected conservative leanings within South Africa’s electorate with guests Dr. Franz Cronje and Bheki Mahlobo.

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