ZeroHedge Debates
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Historians Debate Ukraine War As WWIII Risk Mounts
Despite Trump’s promises to bring a swift end to the war in Ukraine by negotiating with Russia, the war has escalated to a dangerous inflection point with long-range U.S., British, and French missiles being deployed deep in Russian territory and talks of deploying NATO troops in Ukraine.
Abolish Income Tax
Debating whether that trade — income tax for tariffs — would be desirable as well as the optimal role of a government are two PhD economists: former Bloomberg columnist Noah "noahpinion" Smith and the Mises Institute's Peter St Onge, moderated by host of Dad Saves America podcast John Papola
Trump Cabinet Debate
Blumenthal & Beattie Clash Over Trump Cabinet Appointments. A debate with Grayzone editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal and Revolver News founder Darren Beattie, moderated by the Judge Andrew Napolitano.
Climate Change - Economics of Green New Deal
Steve Keen, while primarily an economist, is well-versed in the research and a firm believer in the danger climate change poses. Dave Collum, chemistry professor at Cornell, believes much of the science to be bogus. Legendary short-seller Bill Fleckenstein was kind enough to shepard them along.
BRICS Debate
To better understand the shifting trends, we’ve gathered two exceptional yet oppositional macro minds — Simon Hunt of Strategic Services and Michael Green of Simplify Asset Management — to flesh out what will likely occur in the latter half of the decade.
What is the Superior Money: Gold or Bitcoin?
We gathered two Austrian economists, Peter Schiff and Robert Breedlove. Men who understand money’s history, the properties from which it derives value, and how governments weaponize it… but who disagree on what is the best money.
Who Is Worse For The Middle East: Trump Or Kamala?
Many Americans are tired of the fruits of their labor being stolen to finance mass slaughter. Neither Trump nor Kamala have indicated their intent to diverge from the status quo when it comes to Israel. So the question at the center of today’s ZeroHedge debate: Who will be worse?
Are Fiat Currencies Coming To An End?
Will fiat and 'King Dollar' remain dominant across the globe or can a private market-chosen currency take their place? Is Bitcoin “digital money” or simply a digital asset? These questions are at the center of this week’s ZeroHedge debate, hosted by George Gammon and available exclusively to our premium and professional subscribers.
"The 40-Year Bull Market In Bonds Ended"
Even for dollar bears, U.S. Treasury Bonds - now yielding over 4% on the 1-year - are beginning to look appealing. But are they a safe long-term play? Legendary short-seller Bill Fleckenstein hosted ZeroHedge’s first remote debate with notorious bond bull David Rosenberg and macro researcher Jim Bianco.
ZeroHedge Immigration Debate
ZeroHedge is bringing together four prominent pundits to debate one of the most combustible topics of the day: illegal immigration across the porous US border. Immigration is the most important political problem facing the US today according to Gallup and about a half-dozen other pollsters, not to mention at least half of America.
The Great Bitcoin Debate
In the anti-crypto corner is the man whose name is synonymous with “gold”, infamous crypto bear Peter Schiff. Alongside Schiff will be “Dr. Doom”, renowned economist Nouriel Roubini. Arguing in favor of crypto will be Anthony Scaramucci - wealth manager with over $10 billion in AUM - as well as day-one crypto veteran Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift and torch-bearer for the asset class’ libertarian roots.
The Israel, Iran, & Palestine Debate
On April 17th, ZeroHedge hosted a debate on the issue: participants discussed everything from how the Biden administration should (or should not) respond, to whether Israel's actions in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon are morally justified vs. the actions of Hamas.
Should Trump be President?
ZeroHedge hosts the latest live debate on former President Donald Trump's past and present, and whether America would benefit from his return in 2024.
The Ukraine War
Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and former Congressman Joe Walsh of Illinois join for a in-depth discussion on the war in Ukraine and the role America should play now and in the future.
The Fate of the US Dollar
Consider the most important question in all of finance - so much so that Vladimir Putin and Elon Musk have both asked it in just the past few days: what is the fate of the (weaponized) US dollar, and will it remain the world's reserve currency?
The January 6th Debate
Depending on whom you ask, it was either "the darkest day in American history" or "a guided tour." To this day, the January 6 Capitol Riot remains one of the most divisive issues in American politics.
Isreal - Palestine Debate
Our first debate features Dave Smith and Laura Loomer, who will discuss the Israel-Hamas war.