China didn’t just buy more electric cars—it reinvented how cars are built, priced, and updated. This episode explains why global automakers are losing ground to China’s NEV champions and tech entrants, and what it takes to compete in a software-defined, price-war market.You’ll learn:- The new rulebook: speed, supply chain, software, and sales channels- Why joint ventures and legacy processes slowed incumbents- Case studies: BYD, Tesla, Xiaomi, Huawei AITO, NIO/Onvo, XPeng, VW- What to watch next in 2025—and how latecomers can still winIf you enjoy clear, no-fluff explainers, hit subscribe and share.#Hashtags#ChinaAuto #NEV #EVs #AutoIndustry #BYD #Tesla

One island could decide the 21st century. In this episode, we unpack why Taiwan sits at the center of U.S.–China competition and what that means for the future of the global order—maps, semiconductors, military balance, and realistic crisis paths.You’ll learn:- Why Taiwan’s location shapes sea lanes & power- What Beijing, Washington, and Taipei each want- How chips (TSMC & advanced nodes) drive strategy- Crisis scenarios: blockade, gray-zone pressure, cyber- Off-ramps that could prevent a wider warIf this helped, like/subscribe and comment what to explain next.#Taiwan #China #USChina #TaiwanStrait #Geopolitics #Semiconductors #TSMC #ChipWar #IndoPacific #GlobalOrder #Deterrence #SupplyChains

Confused by inflation headlines, national debt numbers, and why the dollar swings up and down? This video makes it simple. We break down how inflation actually forms, the role of the Federal Reserve and interest rates, what “money printing” really means, how government debt affects the economy, and why the U.S. dollar stays strong (and when it doesn’t). Clear, visual, and jargon-free — so you can understand what moves prices, paychecks, and your purchasing power.What you’ll learn:• Inflation 101: CPI vs. core, supply vs. demand• Interest rates, the Fed, QE/QT — in plain English• Government debt: deficits, interest costs, and growth• Dollar strength/weakness and de-dollarization myths• Practical takeaways to read the data and stay calmIf this helped, drop a 👍, leave your question in the comments, and subscribe for more “Explain It To Me” breakdowns.#Inflation #USDebt #USDollar #InterestRates #FederalReserve #Economy2025 #CPI #QE #QT #MonetaryPolicy #ExplainItToMe— WATCH ON YOUTUBE —▶️ Full video + visuals: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMM5njMdEI7Wyqt3M5mrE1A🧭 Handle: @Explainittome-official— FOLLOW & LISTEN —🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KZ2NUu1MjJolN2alJltnN🛰️ RSS (all apps): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (EN): https://anchor.fm/s/10881159c/podcast/rss🍎 Apple Podcasts (PT-BR): https://anchor.fm/s/1087502fc/podcast/rss… and everywhere podcasts are available.— STAY CONNECTED —✅ Subscribe to the channel🔔 Turn on notifications💬 Drop your questions for the next episode

China’s boom years built homes, roads, and factories—but that old model is running out of road. In this fast, plain-English breakdown, we unpack why growth is slowing in 2025 and what to watch next.What you’ll learn- How the property → confidence → spending loop drags growth- Why LGFV/local-government debt ties policymakers’ hands- Deflation pressures, youth unemployment, and overcapacity (EV/solar)- The real constraints on rate cuts and “big-bang” stimulus- A practical dashboard: PMIs, home prices, credit (TSF), youth jobs, RMB#Hashtags#ChinaEconomy #China2025 #PropertyCrisis #LGFV #Deflation #GlobalMarkets #ExplainItToMe #Macroeconomics #EVs #supplychains — WATCH ON YOUTUBE —

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Is China’s growth engine stalling—or just resetting? This explainer distills the key forces shaping China in 2025: the property downturn and debt overhang, supply-chain shifts, the U.S.–China tech war (chips/AI), and what all this means for markets, trade, and geopolitics. Clear, hype-free, and packed with takeaways you can use.

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• Why real estate, local debt, and demographics matter

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• What to watch next: yuan, stimulus, EVs, AI, BRICS

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Tariffs aren’t just taxes on “them.” In 2025 they behave like a consumer tax, a supply-chain shock, and a geopolitical bargaining chip—all at once. In this episode we break the myths (do foreigners really pay?), track how costs pass through to prices, unpack retaliation and rerouting, and explore the politics and motives behind broad tariff plans. You’ll hear clear examples, what changed after this year’s legal challenges, and practical signals to watch in the months ahead (EVs, batteries, rules-of-origin, and more).What you’ll learn- Who actually pays—and why pass-through hits consumers and downstream firms- Why trade deficits don’t “vanish,” they shift- Winners vs. losers: upstream protection vs. downstream pain- Retaliation, front-loading, and the uncertainty tax on supply chains- Smarter tools than blanket tariffs: targeted remedies, price floors, real resilience#Trump #Tariffs #TradePolicy #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChains #Inflation #USChina #EUChina #EVs #Manufacturing #2025 #Podcast

India is gearing up for a new era of growth—powered by digital rails like UPI, a manufacturing pivot in electronics, and bold bets in space tech. In this episode, we break down how policy, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship are converging to push India toward Top-3 economy status—and what must go right for broad prosperity to follow.You’ll learn:- Why India’s growth engine has shifted from services-only to services-plus-manufacturing- How instant payments and digital identity supercharge small businesses- Where space and deep tech fit into the next decade- The tough hurdles: jobs, skills, and moving from assembly to advanced manufacturingIf you enjoy clear, hype-free explanations, hit subscribe and share this with a friend who follows global markets.#IndiaEconomy #GlobalPowerhouse #UPI #MakeInIndia #Manufacturing #ISRO #SpaceTech #DigitalPublicInfrastructure #Geopolitics #EmergingMarkets #TechPolicy #Growth

What really happens when Brazil runs into the Global Magnitsky framework? In this episode, we break down how targeted sanctions work in the real world, why Justice Alexandre de Moraes, President Lula, ex-President Bolsonaro, and President Trump are all tied to the same story—and how new 50% U.S. tariffs turn a legal move into a trade shock.You’ll learn:- Magnitsky in plain English (blocking, “U.S. person,” material support)- Why dollar clearing, correspondent banking, cards & payment rails matter- Who’s involved and what changes for Brazilian institutions right now- Myth vs. reality: which bank is (not) targeted and what compliance looks like- Sector impacts (beef, coffee, metals) + market ripple effects (FX, equities)- What “non-compliance” could trigger and the escalation ladder- What to watch next: licenses, reciprocity moves, and EU/UK echoesIf this helped, follow the show, rate it, and tell me what to explain next!#Brazil #USA #Magnitsky #AlexandreDeMoraes #Lula #Bolsonaro #DonaldTrump #Tariffs #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics #OFAC #BrazilEconomy #Podcast

U.S. crypto is getting a new playbook. In this episode, we break down the CFTC’s 2025 “crypto sprint,” how it could bring spot crypto trading onto regulated exchanges, what the SEC’s role is, and why the new stablecoin rules change the game. We also touch on prediction markets after the Kalshi case—and what all of this means for investors, builders, and everyday users.In this episode you’ll learn:- What the CFTC’s “listed spot crypto” idea actually means- How SEC/CFTC coordination could impact tokens and exchanges- What the stablecoin framework changes for payments and settlements- Why prediction markets are suddenly back in the conversation- Practical takeaways for traders, founders, and creatorsIf you find this useful, drop a comment with your questions for a follow-up Q&A, and subscribe for more “Explain it to me” breakdowns.#Crypto #Bitcoin #CFTC #SEC #Stablecoins #CryptoRegulation #CryptoNews #DeFi #PredictionMarkets #Kalshi #GENIUSAct #BTC #ETH #CME #Cboe

How did one firm become a top shareholder of… almost everything?In this episode, we unpack what BlackRock is, how ETFs and passive investing supercharged its rise, why its Aladdin platform matters, and how its voting power shapes companies, governments—and your retirement.You’ll hear about:- The playbook: iShares, index funds, passive flows- Aladdin—the risk “brain” many institutions rely on- Common ownership & antitrust scrutiny (when the same investors own rivals)- ESG, policy influence, real estate, and Bitcoin ETFs (IBIT)- What it all means for your money, fees, and the future of marketsIf this opened your eyes, hit like, subscribe, and share with someone who invests. 🔔#BlackRock #Finance #Investing #ETFs #iShares #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #Aladdin #ESG #WallStreet #CorporatePower #BitcoinETF #IBIT #Pensions #Economy

What actually happened at “Summer Davos”—and why should you care?In this episode, we break down the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions in simple terms. We map what global leaders say they want (AI, growth, security), where the world is splitting (US–China, supply chains, information wars), and what it could mean for your job, money, and daily life.You’ll learn:- What “Summer Davos” is and how it differs from January Davos- The big themes: AI governance, labor shifts, climate and energy, finance- The real vs. the hype: public agendas vs. closed-door chats- How these debates might hit your career, business, and privacy- Practical moves you can make now (skills, risk management, media literacy)- Clear takeaways. No jargon. Just a straight talk through the noise.If this helped, tap Like, Subscribe, and tell me which claim or session you want unpacked next.#WEF #SummerDavos #Davos #WorldEconomicForum #AMNC #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #AI #AIGovernance #EnergyTransition #Disinformation #SupplyChains #China #USA #Jobs #FutureOfWork #Podcast

Is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) a faster, safer upgrade to money—or a tool for financial control? In this episode, we unpack what CBDCs are, how they differ from crypto/stablecoins, and why 2025 is a turning point with the U.S. debating CBDC bans while the EU accelerates its digital euro plans. We also cover privacy, “programmable money,” and what a Digital Dollar or Digital Euro could mean for you and your business.What you’ll learn- CBDC basics vs. stablecoins & crypto- The U.S. fight over a Digital Dollar (anti-CBDC bills & provisions) - Why the EU is speeding up the digital euro (and even eyeing public blockchains) - Privacy, surveillance, and “programmable money” trade-offs- Cross-border pilots (mBridge) and the global race in digital cash - Why now? Recent moves in Washington to curb CBDCs and Europe’s push on the digital euro put digital money back in the spotlight. If you care about payments, privacy, or policy, this one’s for you. If you found this useful: like, subscribe, and drop your questions for a follow-up Q&A.#CBDC #DigitalDollar #DigitalEuro #Stablecoins #Crypto #Blockchain #Privacy #Finance #Economy2025 #MonetaryPolicy

Brazil’s central bank has pivoted DREX (the Digital Real) away from blockchain/DLT to a more centralized architecture. In this episode, we explain in plain English what actually changes in 2025, why the pivot happened, and how it affects tokenization, “programmable money,” PIX, Open Finance, banks/fintechs, and users.You’ll learn:- Why the pivot: scale, privacy, governance, and compliance trade-offs. - What remains from the pilot: tokenization rails and smart/conditional settlement. - DREX × PIX × BRL stablecoins: who solves what (retail payments, wholesale settlement, on-chain use). - Privacy & oversight: what the central bank can see vs. user protections. - Roadmap 2025+ and likely implications for fintech and Web3 in Brazil.#DREX #RealDigital #CBDC #Brazil #Fintech #PIX #OpenFinance #Tokenization #Stablecoins #web3

My podcast playlist, "Explain to Me," brings together short episodes that translate difficult topics into simple language. Each episode follows the same logic: overview → notable cases → current practices → future implications—always with actionable tips.What you'll find hereStraightforward explanations on technology, social media, marketing, business, data security, and current topics.Step-by-step instructions when it makes sense (checklists, shortcuts, and best practices).Warnings about common risks and scams.Sources and additional materials linked in each episode's description.Who it's forEntrepreneurs, creators, marketers, and curious people who want to understand quickly, without losing precision.How to useChoose a topic, open the description to see chapters and links, and save this playlist to listen to later.Want to suggest a topic? Leave your request in the comments of the most recent episode.