Joe Weisenthal questions whether he understands how geopolitical analysts use data and reasoning to arrive at systematic conclusions about war outcomes, unlike Fed policy analysis where the chain of reasoning (Fed statements → reaction function → forecasted rate path) is more transparent

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Joe Weisenthal

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intuitive understanding...Fed statements...reaction function...with the data...when it comes to a war...do not have an intuitive understanding...how do they arrive at conclusions

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How a Geopolitical Analyst Predicts the Outcome of War | Odd LotsBloomberg Podcasts
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:02:33 AM

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