Macro Voices

The Macro Voices podcast invites listeners into the elite realm of macroeconomics. With Erik Townsend as host, listeners can trust they're hearing from a professional. Along with his guests, he shares the latest news in the world market.

A former software entrepreneur, Erik studied in MIT's Artificial Intelligence lab. He later started the Cushing Group, which provided computing technology to the market. After selling his firm, Erik realized that many banks couldn't manage his assets well. So, he began studying macroeconomics and investing. Erik then founded Fourth Turning Capital Management in 2013. In 2016, he started the podcast to share his knowledge with the public.

In one episode, David Rosenberg joins the podcast to assess the "Bear Market Bottom." David is the president and founder of Rosenberg Research. He discusses interest rates, inflation, and the possibility of an upcoming credit crisis. Mark Nelson, founder and managing director of Radiant Energy Group, joins another episode. He goes through the pros and cons of nuclear energy. These include waste disposal and the problematic history of the atomic power industry. Mark also advocates for Mothers for Nuclear. This group rebelled against the shutting down of a California nuclear plant. Their discussion on all things nuclear is informative and sometimes alarming.

When Lakshman Achuthan joins, he shares his predictions on an upcoming economic recession. Lakshan coauthored Beating the Business Cycle: How to Profit from Turning Points in the Economy and has valuable advice. He and Erik also discuss US/China geopolitics and the inflation cycle. In another podcast episode, Erik welcomes Matt Barrie. He is the CEO of Freelancer.com and joins to talk about artificial intelligence. Matt insists there are tremendous risks and potential when it comes to AI. What impacts will the development of AI have on macroeconomics?

With new episodes of Macro Voices arriving weekly, the podcast keeps listeners well informed.