Listen now (64 min) | Economist Robert Shapiro shares his insights on economic policymaking and the future of the US economy, and the dark side of globalization. My guest for the 19th episode of the Hale Report is economist Robert Shapiro, chairman of Sonecon, a consultancy for economic and security-policy related issues. You won't find anyone more knowledgable or more thoughtful about the nexus of politics and economics in Washington today. His background explains why; he was in the room when critical policies were formulated that created the world we live in today.