Feudal Future podcast

Feudal Future

With the new class structure resembling that of the Medieval times, opportunity is quickly disappearing for small business people, property owners, skilled workers and private sector professionals. Join world-renown author Joel Kotkin and tech-entrepreneur Marshall Toplansky as they explore what we can do to liberate the global middle class. They sit down with business, government, and citizen leaders to uncover the trends and give you the insights and tools to forge a better future. Joel Kotkin is the Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University, Executive Director of the Urban Reform Institute, and an internationally-recognized authority on global, economic, political and social trends. His most recent book, The Coming of Neo-Feudalism is now available for pre-order. Marshall N. Toplansky is a widely published and award-winning marketing professional and successful entrepreneur. He co-founded KPMG's data andanalytics center of excellence and now teaches and consults corporations on their analytics strategies. This show is supported by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time.

With the new class structure resembling that of the Medieval times, opportunity is quickly disappearing for small business people, property owners, skilled workers and private sector professionals. Join world-renown author Joel Kotkin and tech-entrepreneur Marshall Toplansky as they explore what we can do to liberate the global middle class. They sit down with business, government, and citizen leaders to uncover the trends and give you the insights and tools to forge a better future. Joel Kotkin is the Presidential Fellow in Urban Futures at Chapman University, Executive Director of the Urban Reform Institute, and an internationally-recognized authority on global, economic, political and social trends. His most recent book, The Coming of Neo-Feudalism is now available for pre-order. Marshall N. Toplansky is a widely published and award-winning marketing professional and successful entrepreneur. He co-founded KPMG's data andanalytics center of excellence and now teaches and consults corporations on their analytics strategies. This show is supported by the Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy, which focuses on research and analysis of global, national and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time.

 

#138

Faith in Flux: Tracking America’s Religious Shift

The ground beneath American religion is shifting, but not in a straight line. We dig into ... more

09 Dec 2025

39 MINS

39:14

09 Dec 2025


#137

Newsom’s Next Move: And Who’s Got Next for California

A governor with national ambitions, a party tug‑of‑war, and a state wrestling with afforda... more

03 Nov 2025

46 MINS

46:29

03 Nov 2025


#136

Why Iranian American Immigrants Excel: Grit, Education, and the Fight for a Free Iran

What explains the outsized success of Iranian Americans—and can that same resolve help til... more

28 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:57

28 Oct 2025


#135

How Cities Really Work

Tired of big talk that falls apart when the trash doesn’t get picked up? We bring together... more

15 Oct 2025

37 MINS

37:55

15 Oct 2025


#134

The Future of Space Defense

The landscape of American defense manufacturing has transformed dramatically since World W... more

22 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:16

22 Sep 2025


#133

AI's Boardroom Revolution

Support Our WorkThe Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of... more

18 Sep 2025

49 MINS

49:19

18 Sep 2025


#132

Immigration Crossroads

Is there a middle ground between open borders and immigration restriction? This thought-pr... more

17 Sep 2025

43 MINS

43:57

17 Sep 2025


#131

AI and the Future of Governance

The technological revolution of artificial intelligence isn't just changing how businesses... more

25 Aug 2025

49 MINS

49:19

25 Aug 2025


#130

Non-Aligned Nations-Navigating a Multipolar World

The global balance of power is undergoing a dramatic transformation that extends far beyon... more

19 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:01

19 Aug 2025


#129

The Gender Gap and its impact on the global future

The widening gender gap is reshaping American society in profound and troubling ways. Join... more

04 Aug 2025

36 MINS

36:54

04 Aug 2025


#128

Jewish Migration: The Southern Shift

America's Jewish geography is undergoing a dramatic transformation, shifting from its hist... more

14 Jul 2025

48 MINS

48:22

14 Jul 2025


#127

AI Intentionality: Who’s Really in Control?

What happens when we give machines the power to think without ensuring they share our valu... more

08 Jul 2025

46 MINS

46:05

08 Jul 2025


#126

Debt, Demographics, and Diplomacy: Europe at the Crossroads

The economic and political landscape between the United States and Europe is undergoing a ... more

17 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:54

17 Jun 2025


#125

Breaking Down the NYC Mayor's Race

The battle for New York City's future is heating up as former Governor Andrew Cuomo faces ... more

10 Jun 2025

48 MINS

48:29

10 Jun 2025


#124

The Five Years of Feudal Future

As the Feudal Future podcast marks its fifth anniversary, hosts Joel Kotkin and Marshall T... more

13 May 2025

40 MINS

40:05

13 May 2025


#123

Navigating US-Mexico Relations in Turbulent Times

The fault lines in US-Mexico relations have never been more visible. Our expert panel—feat... more

05 May 2025

39 MINS

39:55

05 May 2025


#122

Crossroads: The Democratic Party in Transition

America stands at a political crossroads where old alliances are shifting and economic rea... more

15 Apr 2025

37 MINS

37:07

15 Apr 2025


#121

Trump's Tariffs and the Future of US-Canada Relations

Trump's threatened tariffs against Canada have sparked more than just economic anxiety—the... more

01 Apr 2025

40 MINS

40:10

01 Apr 2025