The Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast

In this special episode, Shepheard-Walwyn host Jonathan Brown sits down with John Perkins, a former Economic Hitman and gets the conversation going by breaking down the political system of our generation. The four pillars of that system: fear, debt, scarcity, and divide-and-conquer- show how political messaging can be engineered to keep populations anxious, dependent, and easy to manipulate. John explains how debt can be used as a tool of control, why GDP can be misleading as a measure of prosperity, how patronage and corruption are normalised, and how international arrangements like the Saudi petrodollar system were structured to keep wealth and power flowing in one direction. He argues that real change starts by changing perception, stepping beyond fear, and asking better questions about work, value, and the kind of future we want to build.   John Perkins official website: https://johnperkins.org The Art of the Steal: https://www.johnperkins.org/art-of-the-steal Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (3rd updated edition): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1523001895?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus

In this episode, Jonathan Brown speaks with Emer Ó Siochrú — architect, valuer, surveyor, and co-author of The Fair Tax — about why land sits at the centre of Ireland’s housing crisis, inequality, and long-term economic future. They unpack what a site value tax actually is, why it differs from a standard property tax, and why Emer believes land reform remains one of the most important and misunderstood political questions in Ireland. Buy the book: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/the-fair-tax Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus  

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast, Jonathan Brown is joined by filmmaker Kane Guglielmi to discuss Common Wealth, a new documentary movie exploring happiness, housing, natural resources, community, and the economic systems shaping modern life. Kane shares the personal story behind the film, from his experience during the COVID pandemic and a severe mental health struggle to travelling across Norway, Singapore, and Alaska in search of better alternatives for modern society. The movie aims to stay politically neutral, explain why community matters, and show how the tour is designed to spark real-world conversations. Find out more about the film and screenings at: www.commonwealthfilm.com   Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus Twitter: https://x.com/SWpublishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepheardWalwynPublishers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swpublishers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shepheard-walwyn-publishers-ltd BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/swpublishers.bsky.social

The biggest legal gap in history isn't about human rights, but the rights of the Earth itself. In this episode, Shepheard-Walwyn host Jonathan Brown sits down with Jojo Mehta, co-founder of Stop Ecocide International, to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Polly Higgins, the barrister who gave up her career and sold her home to become a lawyer for the planet. Polly believed that ecocide, mass destruction of the natural world, deserved a place alongside genocide and war crimes as an international crime. Polly's vision is now a global legal movement reshaping international law. Jojo reveals how this movement has grown from grassroots activism to UN diplomacy, why some of the world's smallest nations are leading the charge, and how Polly's final book, Dare to Be Great, challenges every one of us to find our unique purpose and use it.   Get the book: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/eradicating-ecocide-second-edition/ Find Jojo and the latest projects on: https://www.stopecocide.earth/jojo-mehta-profile Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus Twitter: https://x.com/SWpublishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepheardWalwynPublishers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swpublishers/

In this special episode, Shepheard-Walwyn host Jonathan Brown interviews one of our best-selling authors, Fred Harrison, to mark the launch of his new book, Cheating, which argues modern civilisation was built on an ancient betrayal in which leaders diverted economic rent for self-interest, creating an irresponsible social system that persists today. Fred defines rent as the surplus over basic needs that once powered human evolution, then links today’s “four plus one” crises—political paralysis, ecological breakdown, migration, autocracy, and AI—to the ongoing capture of rent. He forecasts a severe global downturn around 2028 as the current 18-year cycle ends, worsened by post-2008 policies and AI-driven job losses. He describes regional deprivation in the UK as deadly, calls for indicting the culture of cheating, proposes “one world rent” to incentivise cooperation, warns that AI may scale corrupt values, and urges an informed public conversation to reform human empathy and the economic system for the greater good. Purchase the book: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/cheating-the-human-project-and-its-betrayal Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus Twitter: https://x.com/SWpublishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepheardWalwynPublishers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swpublishers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shepheard-walwyn-publishers-ltd/posts BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/swpublishers.bsky.social

In this biographical episode, Jonathan Brown interviews bestselling author Fred Harrison about his life and work, leading up to his forthcoming book, Cheating. This conversation traced back how Fred Harrison recounts a rootless childhood across Cyprus, Germany, England, and Singapore that shaped his global perspective and drive to understand what unites humanity. He then explains how studying Henry George’s economics led him to leave Fleet Street, develop the 18-year property cycle thesis, forecast major recessions, critique rent-seeking, and reflect on failures to reform systems in Britain and Russia, culminating in a broader cultural and psychological argument for systemic change.   Get your copy of Fred’s new book: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/cheating-the-human-project-and-its-betrayal/

Jonathan Brown welcomes returning author and concert pianist/engineer Edi Bilimoria to discuss his new book, “Consciousness Came First,” an 80,000-word root-and-branch restatement (not merely an abridgement) of his 660,000-word, four-volume “Unfolding Consciousness,” which won the 2022 Grand Prize from the Scientific and Medical Network. Edi explains the need for a more accessible volume and his central claim that consciousness is fundamental and expressed through the brain rather than produced by it, using analogies like electricity and the pianist/piano. He also critiques scientism, argues the “hard problem” can’t be solved by intellect alone, outlines levels of the human being, discusses AI as simulation without awareness, and shares views on death, terminal lucidity, and after-death states, emphasising inner treasures and spiritual evolution.   Visit Edi’s website: https://edibilimoria.com/ Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus Twitter: https://x.com/SWpublishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepheardWalwynPublishers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swpublishers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shepheard-walwyn-publishers-ltd/posts BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/swpublishers.bsky.social

In this episode, Jonathan Brown interviews historian and author Sean Delahanty about his book Company Men: The Invention of Shareholder Value and the Splintering of the American Economy.    Sean explains how dispersed ownership and weak accountability fueled debates over corporate purpose, from New Deal-era corporate social responsibility to 1960s conglomerates and their collapse. He traces how Milton Friedman’s critique, the Efficient Markets Hypothesis, and Jensen and Meckling’s “nexus of contracts” theory helped legitimise shareholder value and hostile takeovers in the 1980s, framing raids as a means of freeing “free cash flow.”    We explore how shifts in economic theory radically reshaped the American economy and fueled massive accounting scandals such as WorldCom. Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with Sean https://www.linkedin.com/in/seandelehanty/ Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus Twitter: https://x.com/SWpublishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepheardWalwynPublishers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swpublishers/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/shepheard-walwyn-publishers-ltd/posts BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/swpublishers.bsky.social

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast, Jonathan Brown sits down with business leader Mark Brickhill to explore what’s really going wrong in modern business—and how to fix it. From his early career at Procter & Gamble to turning around major companies like Goodyear and Turtle Wax, Mark shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, integrity, and why “doing the right thing” still matters—especially when it costs millions. This is a powerful conversation about values, trust, and what it takes to build businesses that actually last.   Find Mark on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-brickhill-40b3862/ Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus Twitter: https://x.com/SWpublishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepheardWalwynPublishers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swpublishers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shepheard-walwyn-publishers-ltd/posts BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/swpublishers.bsky.social

Welcome to a combined Shepheard-Walwyn and Property Sharemarket Economics (PSE) podcast. In this episode, our beloved host Jonathan Brown sits down with Andrew "Andy" Pancholi, founder of the Market Timing Report, co-author of the bestselling book Zero Hour, and fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.   Andy leads a fascinating dual career as a wide-body commercial pilot and one of the world's top market forecasters. He explains how the exact same risk-management checklists used in the cockpit can prevent retail traders from wiping out their portfolios in the markets. We dive deep into long-term harmonic cycles to understand the current global landscape with a discussion of breaking down the 45-year and 90-year geopolitical patterns influencing US/Iran/Israel relations, the 250-year Empire Cycle, and the historical 82-84 year war cycle. He also walks us through his "cafe analogy" of overlapping cycles to demonstrate how investors can identify high-probability trades in commodities like oil, gold, and cocoa.   Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus Twitter: https://x.com/SWpublishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepheardWalwynPublishers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swpublishers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shepheard-walwyn-publishers-ltd/posts BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/swpublishers.bsky.social

In this episode, Shepheard-Walwyn host Jonathan Brown interviews Rosemary Attack, author of John Clare, Voice of Freedom, about the poet John Clare and the economic and psychological impact of the Enclosure Acts in 1809. Born in 1793, he had a patchy education, discovered poetry through Thomson’s The Seasons, and produced about 3,500 poems despite poverty and exploitative publishing practices. The conversation frames Clare’s work as a human account of the effects of enclosure—loss of common land, displacement into towns, and long-term unemployment—arguing that these changes caused material, emotional, and spiritual trauma and underpin modern economic problems. Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/john-clare-voice-of-freedom/

In this episode, Jonathan Brown interviews returning guest Akhil Patel, author of The Secret Wealth Advantage, about his 18.6-year economic boom-bust cycle and how it can guide major investment decisions. In this returning podcast, Akhil Patel also introduces the longer 55–60 year Kondratiev commodity cycle, describing how its upswing increases international competition, conflict, and inequality, contributing to today’s unsettled, patchy experience across regions (including differences between Australia, the UK, Europe, and the US) potentially shaking the global economic system. Buy Akhil’s book: https://linktr.ee/akhilgpatel Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1Aqus Twitter: https://x.com/SWpublishers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepheardWalwynPublishers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swpublishers/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/shepheard-walwyn-publishers-ltd/posts BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/swpublishers.bsky.social  

In this episode, Jonathan interviews renowned economist Michael Hudson. The discussion was initially intended to celebrate the 17th anniversary of 'The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phil Anderson, but it quickly evolved into a broader exploration of today's real estate landscape. Michael shares his insights on the transformation of real estate, especially the shift towards absentee ownership and the growing control by financial institutions. He also delves into personal experiences with corruption in New York's real estate market and discusses the broader economic impacts driven by financial cycles rather than traditional real estate cycles.   Buy the books: The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/the-secret-life-of-real-estate-and-banking/ A Philosophy For A Fair Society: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/a-philosophy-for-a-fair-society-2nd-edition/   or find Michael on www.michael-hudson.com

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast series, the conversation explores the application of these principles in various contexts, including business and personal life. Stephanie acknowledges the challenges of maintaining ethical practices in corporate environments but advocates for intentionality and self-awareness among leaders to foster positive change. She also touches on practical discernment techniques, such as using imagination and intuition, to make well-rounded decisions. Stephanie emphasizes that discernment is a continuous practice that evolves over time, empowering individuals to navigate complex moral landscapes while staying true to their values.   Get Stephanie’s book in paperback or eBook on:  https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/the-saint-and-the-drunk/ And in audiobook: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Saint-and-the-Drunk-Audiobook/B0G99WGV35 

In this final episode, Jonathan Brown dives deep with author and certified coach Stephanie Peirolo, discussing her new audiobook 'The Saint and the Drunk.' Join us as we explore the powerful connection between St. Ignatius’ spiritual exercises and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous to discuss how these traditions can guide decisions, support recovery, and deepen your spiritual life. Whether you're a Catholic, in recovery, or just interested in spiritual growth, don't miss out—listen now and transform your spiritual journey. Get the book: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/the-saint-and-the-drunk/

In this special episode of the Shepheard Walwyn Podcast, Jonathan Brown celebrates the 17th anniversary of Phil Anderson's groundbreaking book, 'The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking.'   First published in 2008, the book examines over 210 years of American land and property market history, revealing an intriguing 18-year cycle. In this episode, JB interviews notable figures, including Jason Pizzino, Fred Harrison, Cathy Stacey, Darren Wilson and Akhil Patel about how they discovered and applied insights from the book and subsequently changed their lives for the better.   Tune in and find out why The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking teachings are more relevant than any other economic books ever about how the economic system really works.   📓Buy the book: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/the-secret-life-of-real-estate-and-banking/

Jonathan Brown introduces the thought-provoking ideas of Leon McLaren, a barrister who viewed economics through the lens of natural laws and human relationships. This episode tackles MacLaren's radical stance on land value, labour, and wealth distribution, offering a refreshing perspective on modern economic issues. Tune in to explore 'The Science of Economics' and rethink your assumptions about wealth, poverty, and land in the 21st-century economy. Order your copy of The Science of Economics: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/the-science-of-economics/

Jonathan Brown sits down with Karim El-Ayoubi, author of 'Realonomics': How the Economy Really Works and How We Can Fix It.' With an impressive background in philosophy, politics, and economics from Oxford University and work experience at top banks like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. Karim shares his journey of discovering the disconnect between academic economic theory and real-world market activities. He discusses his path from disillusionment during the 2008 financial crisis to exploring empirical economic theories. Karim highlights flaws in neoclassical economics and the importance of credit and money flow in understanding the economy by drawing lessons from Japan and China's economic successes to create a better world for ordinary people.   Order your copy on: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/realonomics/

In this episode of the Shepheard Walwyn Podcast, Jonathan Brown welcomes back Dominic Frisby, author of the newly released The Secret History of Gold: Myth, Money, Politics, and Power. Dominic Frisby is a unique figure in the financial world known for his roles as a comedian, voiceover artist, and financial journalist. He dives deep into the fascinating world of gold. They discuss Dominic's journey from successful voiceover artist to hard-money advocate, the historical and political significance of gold, and its role as a store of wealth. The conversation delves into the political and historical significance of gold, the impact of fiat currency, and the role of sound money in shaping societies. Dom also shares fascinating historical anecdotes and offers his insights on investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin.   Visit our website: https://shepheardwalwyn.com Connect with us! Join our newsletter: https://forms.fillout.com/t/mCqa2JC1A...

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast, we are joined by Tony Vickers, an expert with decades of experience in sectors ranging from military defence to housing construction. Tony discusses his journey from managing construction projects to becoming a counsellor advocating for land value taxation and land reform. He explains the concept of land value taxation, contrasting it with traditional property taxes, and highlights its benefits in economic policy and green initiatives. He also touches on his book 'Location Matters' and shares insights on how political will and public understanding are crucial for implementing these tax reforms. Join us to learn more about how land value taxation could address social inequality and drive sustainable economic growth. Order his book https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/location-matters/

Our guest on today’s podcast is Dr Nomi Prins, powered by Ethical Economics. Dr Prins is a macroeconomist, geopolitical financial expert, best-selling author, and founder of Prinsight Global, a company specialising in geopolitical, economic, and macroeconomic analysis. Nomi is a Wall Street insider who has held positions at Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, and Chase Manhattan Bank. She has written seven books, including Other People’s Money, which warned of the dangers in the global financial system before the GFC, It Takes a Pillage and our main focus for today, Permanent Distortion.  She regularly contributes to various media outlets, including The Financial Times, MSNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg. In this podcast, we look at all of her 20 years of publications, beginning with Other People’s Money from 2004, and make our way through to Permanent Distortion: How the financial markets abandoned the real economy forever.   To learn more about Dr Prins, visit Amazon to explore her books. https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Nomi-Prins/author/B002J3NQJI?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true And her Substack https://prinsights.substack.com/

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast, Jonathan Brown speaks with Ed Dodson, a former Fannie Mae executive turned economic revolutionary. Dodson discusses his extensive experience working in America's housing system and his comprehensive archive of political and economic thought on the "land question". Warning listeners of an impending economic crash, Dodson also highlights the global housing crisis and urges a return to the principles of Henry George. He advocates for a system of cooperative individualism, which balances liberty and community while avoiding the extremes of socialism and predatory capitalism. In doing so, he suggests this approach could pave the way for a truly meritocratic society that ensures access to necessities for all individuals. Later, Dodson reflects on the current state of Western societies, noting the discrepancy between perceived and actual levels of justice. He points to Scandinavian countries as models of more just societies, citing their strong social welfare programs and commitment to individual liberty, while still acknowledging the systemic issues rooting from the privatisation of economic rents. Dodson then emphasises the need for systemic reforms that address these underlying problems in order to achieve a truly just and fair society.   As the conversation concludes, Dodson stresses the urgent need to prepare resilient and equitable solutions ahead of the potential economic crash. He discusses the interconnectedness of various policy areas and the importance of public engagement in advocating for systemic change. Guided by the principles of cooperative individualism, Dodson continues to contribute to the dialogue on building a more just and sustainable society.  Learn more about Ed’s https://www.cooperative-individualism.org/authors_dodson.htm To see his YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@nthperson And to start the mentioned series, go to: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTlo8JGtAs0LaR4Ac6bwbcOmKiE64Yl-p Get the Rent Unmasked eBook: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/rent-unmasked/ 

In this episode of the Shepheard Walwyn Shepheard-Walwyn podcast series, host Jonathan Brown introduces a re-released interview with economist Michael Hudson, originally recorded in Spring 2022.   The discussion delves into Hudson’s unique journey into economics, from being the godson of Leon Trotsky to becoming a highly influential yet often overlooked figure in the field. Hudson shares his vast career experiences, including his work for prominent figures like David Rockefeller and his significant contributions through books such as 'Super Imperialism' Super Imperialism and 'A Philosophy for a Fair Society.' A Philosophy for a Fair Society. The conversation highlights the shift from industrial to finance-based economics and Hudson’s efforts to advise governments on de-dollarisation strategies and economic pitfalls. His insights into the transition of economies from productive labor to rent extraction and financialization offer a deep critique of contemporary economic practices and the critical need for global economic reform to move towards a more balanced and just financial order, reflecting the central themes of Hudson's extensive body of work. Get A Philosophy for a Fair Society either in paperback or eBook: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/a-philosophy-for-a-fair-society-2nd-edition/ ow available in a bundle, get it with a deducted price here: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/shepheard-walwyn-classics/

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast, host Jonathan Brown introduces Shepheard-Walwyn's audience to Michael Hudson, a renowned but often underrepresented economist, known for his extensive work in economic history and his influential book, 'Super Imperialism.'    Hudson's career trajectory begins with his early efforts to highlight the significance of debt in modern economies and continues with his research into ancient economic systems and their relevance to contemporary issues. Hudson's investigations into ancient societies, such as Babylonia, reveal how those civilisations managed debt and economic balance, offering a stark contrast to modern-day economic practices, particularly in the roles of debt and rentier classes in fostering economic disparity and stagnation.    His findings underscore the importance of debt cancellation and the redistribution of resources to avoid economic polarisation and social upheaval, lessons modern economies could learn from to prevent future crises. Hudson's insights, grounded in both historical analysis and modern economic critique, offer a roadmap for addressing the systemic issues at the heart of today's economic instability.   Get A Philosophy for a Fair Society either in paperback or eBook on: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/a-philosophy-for-a-fair-society-2nd-edition/

In this episode of the Shepheard Walwyn podcast series, Jonathan Brown welcomes Stephanie Peirolo, author of the newly released book 'The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to Making The Big Decisions In Your Life.' Stephanie brings a diverse background to the discussion. She is a board-certified executive coach with academic credentials from Stanford and Seattle University, a recovering alcoholic, an associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, and a writer with her own newsletter and podcast.    The central theme of her book draws from the decision-making processes of both St. Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits and codified his method in the spiritual exercises, and Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, who introduced the 12-step program. Stephanie aims to adapt these frameworks to be accessible to individuals regardless of their religious or spiritual beliefs, transforming them into practical tools for making intentional and ethical decisions in daily life.

In this episode of the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast, host Jonathan Brown interviews Stephanie Peirolo, author of The Saint and the Drunk: A Guide to Making The Big Decisions In Your Life. Stephanie, a board-certified executive coach with a background in transformational leadership, explains her unique approach of blending the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous to guide significant life decisions. Stephanie elaborates on her experience with discernment practices rooted in Jesuit spirituality and opens up about her personal journey as a recovering alcoholic. She emphasizes the importance of inner wisdom, cultural narratives, and honoring resistance as crucial aspects of discernment.    Stephanie also introduces the concept of 'profane mysticism,' addressing the intersection of spirituality and practicality in everyday life. The discussion delves into her writing journey, motivations behind her book, and future projects, including exploring grief and writing a memoir. The episode highlights practical applications for listeners from various backgrounds, offering tools to make intentional decisions aligned with their values.   To get a copy of Stephanie's book, go to  www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Kris, an economics and environmental studies expert, discusses her journey from studying philosophy to her deep involvement with the Henry George School of Economics. The conversation delves into the basics of geoclassical economics, the impact of economic taxation policies (ATCOR and EBCOR), and Kris's experiences working with key figures like Mason Gaffney and Fred Harrison. They also touch on Kris's visit to Russia to help transition their economy towards fairness. The episode concludes with insights into how current and future governments could benefit from the ideas promoted in 'Rent Unmasked' and a discussion on advancing Mason Gaffney's work in contemporary economics.   If you are interested in purchasing the eBook version of Rent Unmasked, please visit: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/rent-unmasked/

In this Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast episode, host Jonathan Brown interviews Akhil Patel, author of The Secret Wealth Advantage: How You Can Profit from the Economy's Hidden Cycle. Together, they discuss the significant sales and positive reception of Patel's book, which delves into economic cycles, land monopolies, and the 18-year market cycle. Patel explains key concepts from The Secret Wealth Advantage’s chapter on mania and deregulation, providing insights into current global economic conditions, the impact of Brexit, the future of AI, and investment advice. The conversation also includes reflections on UK energy policy challenges and historical economic patterns, concluding with resources for further engagement on the topics discussed.   If you would like to download and read the transcript for this podcast, please go to: https://mailchi.mp/dbf7b2147775/1e3zgb82y3   To connect with Akhil, go to: www.propertysharemarketeconomics.com www.thesecretwealthadvantage.com https://linktr.ee/akhilgpatel

In today’s podcast, we are celebrating the lifelong contributions of the recently departed Dave Wetzel, by sharing the almost unedited interview conducted earlier this year, to celebrate the release of ‘Taken for a Ride – 2nd Edition’. In it, Dave talks about his experiences working to improve the transport system in London and his experiences working with Ken Livingstone, the first modern mayor of London. So, that's what we have today – over one hour of Dave telling stories about his life and how he sought to make a difference. Both in transforming a city he loved, and also how much he cared for and cared about his friends. If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Today, we continue our celebration of the ebook release of Rent Unmasked: How to save the global economy and to build a sustainable future – essays in honour of the late great Mason Gaffney, edited by Fred Harrison.  This podcast features an interview with Duncan Pickard, a farmer in Fife, Scotland, who discusses his journey into farming, the principles of the Scottish Enlightenment, and the challenges of modern farmland valuation and usage. Duncan has written a number of books on creating a fairer and freer society through tax reform and contributed to Rent Unmasked.  Key topics in the interview include: Pickard's early farming experiences, his strategic land purchases based on economic cycles, the continuing relevance of Adam Smith and other Enlightenment thinkers, the main problems with current farmland valuation and recent changes to inheritance tax for farmers under the Labour Government and the potential benefits of an annual ground rent system.   If you are interested in purchasing the ebook version of Rent Unmasked, please visit: https://bit.ly/3YGxQxy

In this podcast, the first in a short series celebrating the release of the ebook of Rent Unmasked: How to save the global economy and to build a sustainable future - essays in honor of the late great Mason Gaffney, we interview Francis K. Peddle, a leading tax lawyer and philosophy professor. Rent Unmasked explores Mason Gaffney's economic philosophy and Peddle discusses Gaffney's influence on economics, the ideas of Henry George, his work with the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, and how he helped apply Gaffney and George’s ideas in setting up the BC Assessment Authority. He emphasizes Gaffney's philosophy of reconciliation, which aims to avoid trade-offs between efficiency and fairness. Peddle critiques mainstream economic views, advocating for a land value tax to address issues like tariffs, farming, and inheritance taxes. He highlights the transparency and fairness of such a system compared to current taxation methods. If you are interested in purchasing the ebook version of Rent Unmasked, please visit: https://bit.ly/3YGxQxy

In today’s podcast, Shepheard-Walwyn podcast host and editor of the updated "Taken for a Ride – Trains, Taxpayers and the Treasury" Jonathan Brown, concludes our discussion of the book sharing key ideas and quotes from the work. This episode is dedicated to Dave Wetzel, former Vice Chair of Transport for London and author of the book’s postscript, who sadly passed away as we went into post-production of the episode. Like Don Riley, Dave was a tireless campaigner for a fairer society and worked hard to improve the lives of Londoners.   If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

In today’s podcast in our Taken for a Ride miniseries celebrating the unique work of property entrepreneur Don Riley, we speak with Steve Norris, the former transport secretary who forced the treasury to invest in the extension (and incidentally) got Crossrail approved in 1995. Steve contributed to the book and doesn’t hold back in his criticisms of the Treasury there and he does the same in the interview.   He began in industry and then began a dual career as a politician in the 1970s, eventually serving as an MP in Margaret Thatcher's government. He was transport minister in John Major’s cabinet from 1992-1997. In 1997, he stepped down from politics to return to his business career.  Today he chairs and advises a number of different companies and charities and leads a small but highly skilled team of people specialising in complex property, infrastructure and transportation projects. He also runs a business that builds more affordable homes for people in and around his adopted city, London.   If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Welcome back to the third podcast celebrating the second edition of Don Riley’s Taken for a Ride – Trains, Taxpayers and the Treasury. Today we are speaking with Dave Wetzel, a committed socialist and environmental campaigner. Whilst he had diametrically opposed political views to Don, they were friends and campaigned together to change government policy.    Dave was the first vice chair of Transport for London working with Ken Livingstone to spearhead a mesmerising number of improvements to London’s transport, especially buses. In this interview we look at how he and others worked to improve communities through better transport and how we could have much better cities and lower taxes if we focused on the value added by well thought out public transport investments.    If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Welcome back to the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast. Today we continue our exploration of the second edition of Don Riley’s classic work Taken for a Ride with a conversation with the legendary Fred Harrison. Fred worked with Don and supported his research into land value uplift and helped Don write the first edition of Taken for a Ride. In this interview he talks about Don’s research and the specific reasons why any landowner needs to understand the impact of public investments on their properties.     If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Welcome back to the Shepheard Walwyn Podcast. Today we begin a series to celebrate and explore the work of Don Riley. We have revised and fully updated Don’s classic work, Taken for a Ride – Trains, Taxpayers and the Treasury.  Don was an entrepreneur and landlord in Southwark, London who benefitted massively from a new underground extension, the Jubilee Line Extension in the 1990s. He was able to document through research and through his bank balance just how profitable that public investment was. As a committed entrepreneur he was incensed that he was benefitted from a taxpayer investment. Instead of quietly counting his profits he wrote a book about the corruption that he saw in the economy. The book has been revised by Fred Harrison, the economist who supported Don writing the original book, Dave Wetzel, former Vice Chair of Transport for London and me. We also have a fascinating contribution from Steve Norris, the transport minister who pushed through Treasury approval for what has become the most profitable and impactful public transport investment London has seen since the War. In this interview, I interview Phil Anderson, author of The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking. Phil was friends with Don and spent time understanding his approach to investing and the work he did that you can benefit from in Taken for a Ride. Here are the time stamps. If you’re interested in reading the book, please visit https://bit.ly/SW-TFAR-Pod

Welcome to the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast. In today’s episode, we welcome back one of our favourite authors, Edi Bilimoria. Since we last spoke to Edi, his book “Unfolding Consciousness” has won book awards. He’s appeared on many podcasts, launched a reader series with Dr Alex Gomez-Marin, long term collaborator with Ian McGilchrist, launched the eBook version of his incredible work and is about to launch a series with the Theosophical Society of America (spaces still available).  We talk about all these topics and jump straight in with a conversation about free will and whether we are “Determined” as the latest bestseller from Robert Sapolsky asserts.      To buy the eBooks, visit amazon.co.uk   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unfolding-Consciousness-Exploring-Universe-Intelligent-ebook/dp/B0CGRHF336/ To get a copy of Edi's beautiful book set, go to  www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Welcome to the second part of our interview with Phil Allan to celebrate the second edition of The New School of Economics.   Pre-order your copy on: www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Welcome to the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast. Today we are speaking with Phil Allen author of the revised edition of critically acclaimed, The New School of Economics.   Pre order your copy on: www.shepheardwalwyn.com

My guest today is Akhil Patel, author of a fantastic new book The Secret Wealth Advantage- How you can profit from the economy’s hidden cycle. Now regular listeners and friends of Shepheard-Walwyn will recognise Akhil as the director of Property Share Market Economics along with Phil Anderson. Here they teach subscribers how to remember the future and to profit from the real economic order. Akhil has professional experience both in the UK civil service and in international development and business. And he's worked on a range of issues from reviewing large infrastructure deals to helping establish a UK International Climate Fund. Akhil has two master's degrees both in finance and public policy, and also a first-class honours degree in classics from Oxford.    In this interview, we talk about how the book came about, his inspirations from the Shepheard-Walwyn authors and also what readers can take from the book to improve their investing success.   To connect with Akhil go to: www.propertysharemarketeconomics.com www.thesecretwealthadvantage.com https://linktr.ee/akhilgpatel

In today’s podcast we speak with Marika Henriques, therapist and author of The Hidden Girl – the Journey of a Soul. An amazing combination of art and prose with some poetry, Marika tells her amazing journey of recovery from having to hide from the Nazis as a child in Hungary during the occupation, to being forced to leave her home in 1956 with the Communist takeover where she had to make her way overland to England which has been her home ever since. Once settled, she trained to be a Jungian therapist. The Hidden Girl tells the story of her remarkable journey of recovery. It’s both a beautiful and insightful book and this was a particularly heart-warming conversation.   Get your copy of her book here: https://shepheardwalwyn.com/product/the-hidden-girl/

Welcome to the final instalment of our dialogue with Edi Bilimoria, author of the stunning 1200 page work Unfolding Consciousness. This is the second part of our dialogue exploring Book three entitled - Gazing through the Telescope – Man is the Measure of All Things. As with all the conversations in this series, we have done our best to make this audio friendly. However, I encourage you to watch this on Youtube if you can or at least check out the diagrams in the video when you have listened. Thank you for listening to this Edi Bilimoria series.  I hope as an Shepheard Walwyn podcast listener you’ll agree that as a publisher we are committed to encouraging different voices and perspectives. For example, Phil Anderson and Fred Harrison on economic cycles, John Butler on spiritual practice. We think Edi’s work as I hope you’ve experienced in this series has the potential to change the dialogue in so many areas, most significantly perhaps, in the interaction between science and spirituality and a reappraisal and reintroduction of our ancient wisdom traditions into our discourse on how to add meaning to our existence. If you have listened to this series of conversations with Edi then I hope you feel ready to make the investment in his magnus opus. It’s taken 6 months to complete these recordings. I think I am on the third or fourth reading of each of the books and they still feel like I am reading them for the first time as there’s so much new wisdom to consider on each successive reading. My conviction is that even if you much more awareness with the perennial philosophy you’ll have a similar experience. So for the last time with Edi at least thank you for listening to the Shepheard Walwyn podcast. Be sure to connect with us at shepheardwalwyn.com and join our mailing list for updates and special offers. And if you feel it’s appropriate give us a like wherever you get your podcasts and on YT too. So until next time keep reading! Get you copy of Unfolding Consciousness (Whole Set): https://bit.ly/SW-UnfoldingConsciousness www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Today we continue our mini series with Edi Bilimoria, author of the stunning 4 volume work Unfolding Consciousness. As book four is the reference book for the series, this is the penultimate dialogue with Edi.  Book three entitled - Gazing through the Telescope – Man is the Measure of All Things – has a lot of ideas so we felt it was best to split the conversation into two.  In this part we look at the first half of book three. We have done our best to make this audio friendly. However, I encourage you to watch this on Youtube if you can or at least check out the diagrams in the video when you have listened. They made a massive difference to my understanding and our feedback suggests they could help you too. We jump straight into this conversation with Edi explaining what is consciousness and why we need to focus more on relationships than on things so let’s get into the interview. Get your copy of Unfolding Consciousness (Whole Set): https://bit.ly/SW-UnfoldingConsciousness www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Today we welcome back Edi Bilimoria to talk about the second volume of his stunning work Unfolding Consciousness. As a quick recap, Edi is an award-winning engineer, glider pilot, concert pianist, philosopher and student of ancient wisdom – the perennial philosophy. Book two is the shortest volume in the series so we have presented this conversation on one instalment. In many ways it could be the most impactful for the reader as it puts us as beings under the microscope. And in just over 200 densely packed pages Edi manages to integrate almost all of the wisdom traditions into one breath taking, coherent picture.  If you have an interest in the areas Edi covers, I guarantee he’ll shake your world view in the politest yet most thorough way you can imagine. My invitation is to listen to the interviews in this series and buy the books and take a year or two to digest them!   Get your copy of Unfolding Consciousness (Whole Set): https://bit.ly/SW-UnfoldingConsciousness www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Today we're speaking with the editor of the soon-to-be re-released classic Land and Taxation, Professor Nick Tideman. He edited this book with the authors Vic Blundell, Fred Foldvary, Mason Gaffney, and Fred Harrison. Nick was raised in Chicago in San Francisco. He got his first degree in math and economics at Reed College and a PhD from the University of Chicago. He's held positions at Harvard University and served as an economist on the President's Council of Economic Advisers. He moved to Virginia Tech almost 50 years ago, where he became a full economic professor in 1985. Nick's authored over 100 professional articles focusing on public finance and improving the efficiency of public decision-making. In 2006, he wrote the book Collective Decisions and Voting: The Potential for Public Choice.    Get the Land and Taxation eBook (Amazon): https://bit.ly/LT2-NT Now available in a bundle, get it with a deducted price here: https://bit.ly/swclassics www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Today's author is Dr. Edi Bilimoria. Edi is joining us for what will become a series of conversations to celebrate and explore his extraordinary for volume 1200 Page Magnus Opus, unfolding consciousness exploring the Living Universe and intelligent powers in nature and humans. Edi was born in India and educated at the University of London, Sussex and Oxford, and he presents an unusual blend of experience in the fields of science, engineering, art and philosophy. He's worked as a consultant in many industries including oil and gas, aerospace and construction. And he's been a project manager and head of design for major innovative projects, which is a channel tunnel, London Underground systems and other off stock installations. A student of the perennial philosophy for over four decades, he has given courses and lectures extensively around the world. He's organised and chaired several major conferences, and his written work has been published extensively in the fields of science, engineering and the esoteric philosophy. And on top of all of this, he is also an accomplished concert pianist. Unfolding consciousness is a culmination of a life's work and has already garnered much critical acclaim. In this episode, we have part two of Edi's discussion of volume one panoramic survey, science contrasted with the perennial philosophy on consciousness. And man, if you haven't already captured part one, be sure to catch that now. So Edi, I think at this stage, we've given people an overview. Well, it certainly will not cover the extraordinary 150-200 pages that you've got around the wonder and the challenge of modern science, and we're now moving in towards your conversation and the dialogue around ancient teaching in the Mystery Schools. I just wonder where would be the best place for us to start that conversation?   Get your copy of Unfolding Consciousness (Whole Set): https://bit.ly/SW-UnfoldingConsciousness www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Welcome back to the SW podcast. Today we welcome back Edi Bilimoria to talk about the first volume of his stunning work, Unfolding Consciousness. As a quick recap, Edi is an award winning engineer, glider pilot, concert pianist, philosopher and student of ancient wisdom. In this two-part conversation we will explore the ideas in Book 1, subtitled, A Panoramic Survey - Science Contrasted with the Perennial Philosophy on Consciousness and Man.   Get your copy of Unfolding Consciousness (Whole Set): https://bit.ly/SW-UnfoldingConsciousness www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Today’s author is Dr Edi Bilimoria. Edi is joining us for what will become a series of conversations to celebrate and explore his extraordinary 4 volume 1200 page magnum opus, Unfolding Consciousness- Exploring the Living Universe and Intelligent Powers in Nature and Humans.  Edi was born in India and was educated at the Universities of London, Sussex and Oxford.  Edi presents an unusual blend of experience in the field of science, engineering, art and philosophy. He’s worked as a consultant in many industries including oil and gas, aerospace, and construction. He's been a project manager and head of design for major innovative projects such as the Channel Tunnel, London Underground systems and offshore installations. A student at the perennial philosophy for over four decades, he has given courses and lectured extensively around the world. He has organised and chaired several major conferences, and his written work has been published extensively in the fields of science, engineering, and esoteric philosophy. On top of all of this, he is also a concert pianist.  Unfolding Consciousness is the culmination of a life’s work and has already garnered much critical acclaim.  In this interview, we explore his life story and how he came to write such a book.  It takes place at his house, and we finish with Edi playing his stunning Steinway grand piano.   Get your copy of Unfolding Consciousness (Whole Set): https://bit.ly/SW-UnfoldingConsciousness www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Hello and welcome to the Shepheard Walwyn podcast series. My name is Jonathan Brown.  Shepheard Walwyn is a campaigning book publisher based in London, England.  Our purpose is to uncover and promote new ideas to society’s oldest problems. Whilst our specialty is ethical economics, something Anthony Werner, our driving force for over 40 years has pioneered, we have branched out over the years to other related areas such as the environment and the lives and work of society’s change agents.  These podcasts promote ideas we are convinced can actually help us to build a better society for all of us. So have a listen and be sure to share with your friends if you like them and tell us what you think – these are debates we all need to be a part of.  Welcome to Part Two of our interview with Michael Hudson, perhaps the world’s most influential, (but rarely acknowledged), economist. In the first episode, we looked at how economics got corrupted from industrial economics, where people made money by making things to a finance economy where a small elite group makes money by manipulating financial instruments.   In this episode, we dig into Michael’s most famous work, Super Imperialism, the Economic Strategy of the American Empire. In this book, first published in 1972, Michael described how the USA was able to force the world to use the US dollar as its default international currency – the so-called ‘dollarisation’ of the world economy which accelerated in the 1960s to today.  We also look at the reverse which is happening as we speak - the rapidly accelerating de-dollarisation due to US actions against Russia and China. Essentially this is where economies around the world stop using the US dollar as their trading and reserve currency and start using other currencies instead in terms of impact. This change may be the most important economic event since the Second World War.  Here are the time stamps for the conversation.    Get A Philosophy for a Fair Society eBook (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3srolCt Now available in a bundle, get it with a deducted price here: https://bit.ly/swclassics www.shepheardwalwyn.com

Welcome to the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast and a two part interview with Michael Hudson, perhaps to the world’s most influential (but rarely acknowledged) economist. Michael has had a remarkable career starting off as a practical or reality-based economist working for a variety of institutions looking and how banks really behave. He looked at the balance of payments economics for David Rockefeller at Chase Manhattan Bank; worked for Herman Kahn at the Hudson Institute, and advised the US State Department on how they could fund the Vietnam War when the gold was running out. He now advises the Chinese Government on how to maintain an industrial economy and avoid the traps the US Finance economy has fallen into. Michael’s most famous work is Super Imperialism, the Economic Strategy of American Empire but has also written extensively on ancient economies in the Near East. He is one of our longest running writers having co-written the soon to be re-released eBook, A Philosophy for a Fair Society with Kris Feder and the late GJ Miller and. Incidentally, this book is a great introduction to his whole body of work so do check it out! In this first episode we looked at how economics got corrupted from industrial economics where people made money by making things, to a finance economy where a small elite group makes money by manipulating financial instruments.  There’s some meaty topics but I promise it’s worth your time.    Get A Philosophy for a Fair Society eBook (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3srolCt Now available in a bundle, get it with a deducted price here: https://bit.ly/swclassics www.shepheardwalwyn.com