Russian & American talk BRICS, dollar's role as a reserve currency. Thinkers Across Time Zones.

Thinkers Across Time Zones: Russian & American Join us for a deep dive into the big issues shaping today’s world—raw, unfiltered, and from two sides of the globe! As a Russian thinker and an American from the Midwest, we bring unique perspectives to today’s most compelling topics, bridging cultures, histories, and philosophies. In this episode, we tackle the intricate dynamics of the global economy and geopolitics. From the dollar's role as a reserve currency to the ambitious dedollarization efforts of Gaddafi and Saddam, we delve into the emergence of BRICS currency discussions and the surprising ubiquity of U.S. banknotes in Russia and Sri Lanka. Trump's threat to tariff BRICS countries. We explore purchasing power parity in Russia, the unique position of the U.S., the epistemologies of both nations, the Soviet Union, oil and AI. From Moscow to the Midwest, this is more than just news—it’s a thought-provoking exploration of the world we share and the forces that shape it. Subscribe, join the chat, and share your thoughts live. Let’s make sense of a changing world together.