The State Of It

David Murrin decodes major historical events to forecast global change in today's world. David is interviewed by Winston Murrin on the current state of the world politically, economically and militarily (while having a few generational debates along the way). The State Of It covers financial markets, geopolitics, the military and global future trends. David has authored three books: Breaking the Code of History, Lions Led by Lions and Now or Never The Global Forecaster UK Strategic Defence Review 2020. He also writes a blog on his website www.davidmurrin.co.uk.

The State Of It is a news podcast hosted by David Murrin, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

David Murrin hosts The State Of It, a news show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Oil Wars, Resignations, and the Durand Line

  Mar 19, 202637 minS6

  <p>In this episode, David and Horatio dive into a fortnight of rapid global escalation that threatens to upend energy markets and western security.</p><p>As drone attacks target critical bypass pipelines in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, we ask if the world's last "workarounds" for oil are about to fail.</p><p>A look at the shock departure of Joe Kent and the growing internal fractures regarding U.S. involvement in the Middle East.</p><p>While the West is fixated on Iran, an "open war" has broken out between Pakistan and Afghanistan. We discuss the conflicting narratives...

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  The Regional Iranian War

  Mar 6, 202646 minS6

  <p>David and Horatio discuss the escalation in the regional Iranian war. Going into depth about where and when this began and how this conflict may look in the coming months and years. </p><p>We also go over the other current conflicts in the globe right now, Pakistan and Afghanistan and Russia and Ukraine. Mentioning the complex dynamics that are involved in these very different but interlinked situations. </p><p>Stay ahead of the curve.<br/><br/>Find us on:</p><p>Website                Official website of David Murrin - Global Forecaster</p><p>Instagram            @Murrinraw</p><p>Youtube                David Murrin - YouTube</p><p>I...

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  Episode #5

  Rulers of the Waves: The Past, Present, and Future of Global Navies

  Nov 3, 202551 minS5

  <p>Horatio and David discuss the past, present and possible future of maritime power. David talks about how and why the Britain rose to dominate the waves in the 18th and 19th centuries, the pivotal lessons from that naval strategy, and the subsequent decline of Western naval supremacy.</p><p>Horatio also takes the conversation onto the present and future. Discussing the critical maritime power shift, driven by China’s shipbuilding capabilities. Pivoting also towards modern technologies such as quantum tech and drones and how they might impact navies and modern warfare. Thus pressing the west to overcome the sea bl...

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  Episode #4

  UK Affairs

  Oct 10, 202547 minS5

  <p>Horatio and David discuss current UK politics. David argues that Labour’s credibility has been damaged by Angela Rayner’s resignation and Starmer’s handling of it, and that internal Left–Centre tensions are widening. He is scathing about David Lammy’s promotion and predicts Reform UK will overtake Labour well before 2029 due to a looming financial crisis and public disillusionment with both major parties. </p><p>He criticises Starmer’s leadership, the Chagos decision, and the choice of Mandelson, and says UK defence is dangerously under-resourced and over-reliant on US enablers. He argues for missile defence and a stronger nucl...

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  Episode #3

  The New World Order?

  Sep 12, 202540 minS5

  <p>In the third episode of the State of it podcast, Horatio and David Murrin discuss a shifting world order: a declining, alliance-strained U.S.-led West versus a rising, industrially scaled China at the centre of an “axis of autocracy.” David argues China has converted economic weight into military power (missiles, drones, hypersonics), created large anti-access/area-denial zones, and now holds the upper hand.</p><p>David foresees a decade-long global conflict cycle unless the West urgently mobilises industrially and militarily, coheres alliances, and creates a “firebreak” by decisively backing Ukraine. India and Turkey are portrayed as pivotal fence-sitters; Taiwan i...

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