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The Ezra Klein Show January 30, 2026 1h 4m

How The World Sees America, with Adam Tooze | The Ezra Klein Show

Summary

The transcript discusses the current global crisis through the lens of Antonio Gramsci's quote about the death of an old order and the uncertain emergence of a new system. Key references include the Davos conference, discussions about China's rising global influence, and observations about political and social upheaval in the United States. The primary takeaway is that the world is experiencing a profound systemic rupture, characterized by the breakdown of existing power structures and an uncertain, potentially transformative transitional period.

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