Adrian Wooldridge

Adrian Wooldridge

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Heard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026

Adrian Wooldridge is an author and columnist who serves as the Global Business Columnist at Bloomberg Opinion. He was previously a writer at The Economist and is the author or co-author of numerous books on politics, economics, and public policy.

Episodes

2
across 2 shows

First heard

Aug 2026

Guest appearances

1

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What Adrian Wooldridge has said on podcasts

8 statements

  1. on East India Company-like corporationsNegativeSep 8, 2026· Merryn Talks Money

    East India Company-like corporations will own, control, and trade in outer space.

    “So I predict a future in which we will have things, the equivalent of the East India Company, owning, controlling and trading in outer space.”

    Listen at 15:33

    Open the episode · Live From Fringe: What Adam Smith Can Teach Us About Debt and Power
  2. on Meta PlatformsNegativeSep 8, 2026· Merryn Talks Money

    Mark Zuckerberg exercises unchecked control over Meta.

    “There is no control constitutionally on the power of Zuckerberg in Meta. He is a dictator of that company.”

    Listen at 17:03

    Open the episode · Live From Fringe: What Adam Smith Can Teach Us About Debt and Power
  3. on Dual-class and nonvoting sharesNegativeSep 8, 2026· Merryn Talks Money

    Dual-class and nonvoting shares reduce investor influence and board independence.

    “So you are reducing the role of investors and you're reducing the independence of boards.”

    Listen at 24:28

    Open the episode · Live From Fringe: What Adam Smith Can Teach Us About Debt and Power

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Episodes

2 episodes featuring Adrian Wooldridge, newest first

Works by Adrian Wooldridge

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