Constantin Gurdgiev returned for what was one of the broadest, but most informative podcasts we've ever done. We discuss events politically and economically in his now home of the US. We look at the ideological barriers to addressing the "cost of living crisis" and the need for long-term thinking and not widening the subsidy net. We also discuss the issue around young people thinking about leaving Ireland and the threat that is to our entire societal and economic system. Finally, Constantin, gives us his views on the future of Putin and the war in in Ukraine. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack