In this episode, we interview Nikhil Kamdar, a graduate of Vanderbilt University and a current med student at George Washington University, about a recent medical service trip that he made to Uganda and his observations on the ground

In this episode, Ben and Sachin examine recent cuts to foreign aid spending and consider the effects of it being removed.

In this episode, Ben and Sachin discuss the progress that has been made in generative AI technology and the tangible evidence that it could be improving productivity.

See a sample of Ben's webpage mentioned in the podcast here: https://commandofcommerce.com/

In this episode, Ben and Sachin examine the drivers of recent egg shortage in the United States.

In this episode, we unpack the latest developments in the global AI race including the recent breakthroughs from Deepseek, a Chinese AI startup, and what it could mean for the future in the race for global AI dominance.

In this episode, Ben and Sachin revisit trade policy, analyzing tariff proposals under the Trump Administration, the causes and effects of global trade imbalances, and potential remedies.

Healthcare plays a massive role in the American economy at 18% of GDP, however, data on US health outcomes has not been as encouraging, with the highest rate of infant mortality in developed nations, the lowest life expectancy, and the highest rate of preventable deaths. Our first episode of 2025 dives into some of these issues, with a discussion on the US health system, how it compares to others in the world, and possible reform that could improve outcomes.

Thanks for listening to Toast n' Topics this year! In this episode, Ben and Sachin share with you their plans for the show in 2025.