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Ones and Tooze

Foreign Policy economics columnist Adam Tooze, a history professor and a popular author, is encyclopedic about basically everything: from the COVID shutdown, to climate change, to pasta sauce. On our new podcast, Tooze and FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi will look at two data points each week that explain the world: one drawn from the week’s headlines and the other from just about anywhere else Tooze takes us. Check out Adam Tooze’s column at https://foreignpolicy.com/author/adam-tooze/.

Episodes

The Rhine River’s record-low water levels highlight the vulnerability of Germany’s industrial infrastructure and the complex interplay between geography and economic stability. As a critical artery for the chemical industry, particularly for firms like BASF, the river’s diminished capacity disrupts supply chains and co...