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Welcome to the Truth Over Harmony Podcast. These are real estate discussions with Dave Adams, a home inspector and licensed real estate agent in Greenville, SC. Speaking truth, tackling controversial topics, and opening the way for Truth over Harmony, Dave Adams, Owner and Founder of Pro-Tech Inspections, is an entrepreneur driving change and innovation in the home inspection and real estate industries. Join us as we explore the world of homes and real estate with our guests and local partners.
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The Cannabis Corner

Joshua Braff, Adam Titelbaum

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The Cannabis Corner is an open conversation about marijuana and where it is headed in America. As cannabis becomes more mainstream and yet is still misunderstood, The Cannabis Corner strives to bring truthful language to the subject. Hosted by author Joshua Braff and Medical Marijuana CareGiver Adam Titelbaum, this podcast sheds light on questions about medicinal marijuana as a healthier alternative to alcohol or pills. All questions are important. What’s a CBD? What edibles should I try for ...
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Join us this week as we tackle a pressing issue facing the Euro Area: fiscal consolidation. With debt-to-GDP ratios near historic highs in many economies, reducing deficits is critical—but not without risks to economic growth. Our special guest, Roel Beetsma, Professor of Macroeconomics at the University of Amsterdam, offers his insights on questio…
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Welcome to Episode 8 of the Truth Over Harmony Podcast!🎙️ In this episode, Blake meets with Tim Hyder from SCNspect to talk about Chimney Sweeps and Inspections, Well Tests, Sewer Scopes and Septic Tank Inspections!💩 They also talk about Tim’s definition of good food, his kids and their crazy antics, and what he would buy if he won the lottery.💰🤑 P…
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Join us to dive into the challenges and transitions facing Europe’s car industry. Together with Valentin Mory, mobility expert from Natixis, we explore the shifting landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), China's lead in battery technology, and the future of internal combustion engines. Will Europe keep pace with China’s rapid electrification? Can ca…
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Have you ever wondered why Europe's economic growth seems stuck in slow motion? Join us as we explore the mystery of Europe's lagging economic growth. We break down the complex factors at play from sluggish investment to slow productivity growth, discuss the struggle to keep pace with the US tech boom, and Europe's shortcomings in fostering innovat…
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Join Dirk Schumacher and Klaus Adam on "The Week That Was in Europe" as they welcome Professor Andrei Levchenko, a leading expert on international trade, to discuss new insights into the gains from international trade, the benefits & drawbacks of tariffs + export subsidies, and international technology transfer. Tune in to "The Week That Was in Eur…
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In this week's episode of The Week That Was in Europe, hosts Dirk Schumacher and Klaus Adam return from their summer break to analyze Germany's economic underperformance. Why has Europe’s largest economy stagnated post-pandemic, while its neighbors surge ahead? From sluggish consumer spending to declining investments and rising energy costs, they e…
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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Truth Over Harmony Podcast!🎙️ In this episode, Blake and Dave get back together to talk a little bit about Pro-Tech, and also make a big sewer scope announcement for the rest of this year!😮📢 Would you rather have cookies or grow your business?🍪 What’s Pro-Tech’s actual goal? Where is our office?🤔 Watch this episode to fi…
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Welcome to Episode 6 of the Truth Over Harmony Podcast!🎙️ In this first episode in our new studio, Blake hears from guest Johnny Drake from Upstate Pest Pros. Johnny gives some insight on how to identify and prevent some of the most common home pests in the Upstate like roaches, wasps and bees.🪳🐝 Johnny also talks to Blake about the importance of m…
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Today, we dive into the aftermath of the French parliamentary elections – a pivotal event that has captured the attention of financial markets and the broader public across Europe. To help us navigate the complexities of the outcome and the future implications, we have a special guest, Hadrien Camatte. Hadrien is an expert on the French economy at …
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We dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the financial sector and central banks. AI's rapid advancements and diverse applications are creating a veritable AI bonanza, reshaping the economy and financial systems globally. Join us as we explore these changes with Hyun Shin from the Bank for International Sett…
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In today's epsiode, we dive deep into the economic dynamics shaping the Eurozone focusing on a critical issue: inflation expectations. We uncover what financial markets can reveal about the of future inflation and also discuss evidence coming from investor and household surveys. We're thrilled to have Ricardo Reis join us today. Ricardo is the A.W.…
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In today's episode we dive into the complex world of state-based international lending. Recent years have seen a resurgence in cross-border state lending, highlighted by the significant financial support Ukraine has received from Western countries and China's growing role as a global lender. Additionally, central bank swap lines have become a commo…
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Join us today as we delve into the results of the European elections and their far-reaching consequences. We have the pleasure of speaking with Sophia Russack from the Centre of European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels. Sophia is an expert in European politics and policy making, making her the perfect guest to shed light on the European election …
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Join us for an insightful discussion with Roman Arjona, Chief Economist at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. We'll delve into the current state and future of Europe's Single Market, exploring how it compares to the US and the challenges it faces in a changing global trade landsca…
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Welcome to Episode 5 of the Truth Over Harmony Podcast! In this episode, Blake hears from guest Will Schumacher from IES Roofing.🛠️ Will shares some of the wildest things that have happened to him in his line of work, but things really take a turn when they share their controversial takes on barbecue🍗, ice cream🍦 and tipping culture.💰 What do you t…
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Join us as we discuss the outlook for ECB policy rates for the upcoming June policy meeting and thereafter. We put perspective on recent Euro Area growth numbers, consumer spending dynamics, and the inflation outlook. While a June rate cut looks likely, uncertainty about policy rates beyond June appears substantial. Currently available data suggest…
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Countries across Europe and the United States have witnessed a significant surge in government debt and interest rates in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Join us as we engage in a conversation with Vítor Gaspar, Director of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department, about possible stability risks confronting government finances and the need to ma…
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The neutral rate is relevant for understaning the stance of monetary policy and for the fiscal outlook, as it determines the financing conditions for government debt. We explain how the neutral rate is defined, discuss its economic determinants and provide estimates of how it has changed since the pre-pandemic period. Increased government debt supp…
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Truth Over Harmony Podcast! In this episode, Blake hears from guest Wes Zitnay from Upstate Structural Repair. Listen as Wes and Blake talk about how they find and fix residential structural problems like termites and foundations. Be sure to watch until the end to find out if Wes is a Clemson or USC fan! #protechinspecti…
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We discuss with Prof. Harald Fadinger (University of Mannheim) how the EU taxes the carbon content of imported goods via its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). We critically review the effectivenes of CBAM to prevent "carbon leakage", i.e., the international reallocation of production to locations with low carbon prices, and its effect on t…
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We talk about recent trends and future challenges for productivity growth in the French economy. Our guest, Alain Durré, is Head of the Macroeconomics and Europe Division at the Bureau of the French Prime Minister and Rapporteur Général of the French National Productivity Board.Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher által
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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Truth Over Harmony Podcast! In this episode, Blake hears from guest Mike Wilson from 1 Tom Plumber and Premier Restoration. Listen to learn from Mike and Blake about the most common plumbing problems, the real cost of a plumber’s visit, and even Mike’s go-to Firehouse Subs order! #protechinspections #protechhomeinspectio…
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Euro Area inflation fell like a rock: from the peak of 10.6%, reached in October 2022, it dropped to levels below 3% a year later. We analyze how much of this decline can be attributed to policy tightening by the ECB. We find that the direct effect of ECB policy is likely small. ECB policy may have had important indirect effecta via anchoring infla…
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We present the main academic insights about how government debt should evolve over time, if the government seeks to maximize social welfare. We discuss (i) how to deal with positive/negative expenditure surprises, (ii) how refinancing risk, due to interest rate risk, impacts optimal government debt dynamics, and (iii) the optimal long-run level of …
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We discuss with the ECB's Director General for Economics Oscar Arce about the Euro Area's macroeconomic outlook, the ECB's past forecast errors, the way forecasts are produced at the ECB and the difficulties associated with producing macroeconomic projections. A true tour de force through the topic!Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher által
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Welcome to episode 2 of the Truth Over Harmony Podcast! In this episode, Dave hears from guest Bryan Duffy from Transition Electric Co. to give you a sneak peak into the world of electrical repair. Hear Bryan’s philosophy behind his business and brand, what sets his company apart from the competition, and just some of the crazy stories he has from …
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We discuss how various forms of uncertainty affect the conduct of optimal monetary policy. We provide a summary of key insights from the academic literature, some of which are quite surprising. We explain how to make sense of them. We make reference to the following academic papers: Indicator variables for optimal policy, LEO Svensson, M Woodford -…
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We discuss with Professor Lars Feld (Advisor to the German Finance Minister) about what led to the Constitutional Court Ruling on the Debt Brake, what it implies for German federal budget and the Green Transition going forward.Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher által
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Euro Area labour markets show astonishing resilience: unemployment rates are hovering around record lows despite serious adverse shocks having hit the Euro Area economy. We explore different explanation for this pheonmon and discuss whether it can last.Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher által
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In October 2023, the European Council agreed on a reform of the European electricity market. We shed light on what went wrong in electricity markets in the past & critically review the main elements of the reform, together with Professor Andreas Loeschel, Chair of Resource Economics and Sustainability at the Ruhr University, Bochum, and Chairman of…
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We discuss with Prof. Jean-Marie Meier (Wharton School) about technology transfer to China: (i) what coercive methods does China deploy to force a transfer?, (ii) how do Western CEOs' incentives contribute to technology transfer? Based on Jean-Marie's latest research finding, we provide surprising insights, in particular on the latter mechanism. Je…
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We discuss with Guntram Wolff, CEO of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), about the prospects for a European Geopolitical Strategy. What would a Geopolitical Strategy consist of? What could be its guiding principles? How could it be implemented?Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher által
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We discuss with Tobias Linzert about central bank frameworks for liquidity provision, in particular, how they changed following the financial crisis and how they might evolve going forward. Tobias is Adviser and Analytical Coordinator at the ECB’s Directorate General Market Operations.Klaus Adam and Dirk Schumacher által
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Economists have a long tradition of opposing industrial policies measures, but advanced economies often use industrial policies to influence economic outcomes. We discuss with Professor Nathan Lane from Oxford University about what is known about the effects of industrial policies, when they work and when not.…
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Artificial Intelligence has made new inroads into areas of work that were reserved exclusively for humans: conversational interaction, pattern recognition & prediction, and writing & teaching. We discuss with Carl Benedikt Frey about the implications of AI technologies for labor market outcomes going forward. Carl Benedikt is the Dieter Schwarz Ass…
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