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What is the best economics podcast?

Best Economics Podcasts Of 2020 1 Macro Musings. ... 2 Conversations with Tyler. ... 3 More or Less: Behind the Stats ... 4 Your Money Briefing. ... 5 Planet Money. ... 6 Who Makes Cents. ... 7 Slate Money. ... 8 IMF Podcasts. ... 9 Freakonomics Radio Archive. ... 10 Montana Economic Minute. ... その他のアイテム...

Are the pitchforks coming for inequality?

And if we don’t do something about rising inequality, the pitchforks are coming. In 2014, venture capitalist Nick Hanauer warned his fellow plutocrats that our growing crisis of economic inequality would lead to an uprising or a dictatorship. Two years later, angry voters elected Donald Trump.

Can I leave a voicemail to Pitchfork economics?

This week, Nick and Goldy are joined by futurist Kevin Kelly for a conversation based on a voicemail left by Pitchfork Economics listener Cody from Florida. Thanks, Cody!nnYou can call and leave us a voicemail, too—in fact, we would love it if you did! Our number is (731) 388-9334. nnKevin Kelly is Senior Maverick and co-founder at Wired.

What are the best podcasts about money and politics?

Self-proclaimed “The Economy Explained” this NPR produced podcast takes on money and politics with a creative and entertaining twist. Hot topics like insider trading, taxes, lobbying, and more are all covered in about 6 to 30 minutes.

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What is the pitchfork economics teaser?

Pitchfork Economics Teaser. Any society that allows itself to become radically unequal eventually collapses into an uprising or a police state—or both. Join venture capitalist Nick Hanauer and some of the world’s leading economic and political thinkers in an exploration of who gets what and why.

Who is the guest on Econ 101?

Guests Eric Beinhocker (The Origin of Wealth) and James Kwak (Economism) explain that, far from a science, Econ 101 is really just a story we tell ourselves to justify who gets what and why. And it’s time to tell a different story.nEric Beinhocker: Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

What is classical economics?

Classical economics argues that the economy is an equilibrium system —that for every winner there must be a loser. In this episode, author and professor David Sloan Wilson joins Nick live on stage at Town Hall Seattle to argue that economies are actually evolutionary systems—and once we shed the winner-take-all philosophy that has dominated Econ 101 classes for a century, we can change economic policy for the better.nDavid Sloan Wilson is an American evolutionary biologist, a Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology at Binghamton University, and co-founder of the Evolution Institute. In addition to his latest book ‘This View of Life: Completing the Darwinian Revolution’, he has also written ‘Darwin’s Cathedral: Evolution, Religion, and the Nature of Society’, and ‘Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin’s Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives’. nTwitter: @David_S_WilsonnFurther reading: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/246844/this-view-of-life-by-david-sloan-wilson/9781101870204/ nhttp://evonomics.com/the-new-invisible-hand-david-sloan-wilson/nhttp://evonomics.com/complexity-economics-shows-us-that-laissez-faire-fail-nickhanauer/

Is economics self-interested?

The fundamentals of economic thought are built on the idea that humans are fundamentally self-interested. But, according to historian Rutger Bregman, that’s a misconception — in fact, humans are fundamentally good, and if we want to realistically address our greatest challenges, we need to reconsider our view of our own human nature.

Business & Economics Podcasts

Any society that allows itself to become radically unequal eventually collapses into an uprising or a police state—or both. Join venture capitalist Nick Hanauer and some of the world’s leading economic and political thinkers in an exploration of who gets what and why. Turns out, everything you learned about economics is wrong.

The economics of abortion (with Caitlin Myers)

We often discuss abortion as an issue of bodily autonomy, personal rights, and reproductive justice. Of course it’s all of those things, but it’s also an economic issue. Access (or lack thereof) to an abortion profoundly affects women’s lives by determining if, when, and under what circumstances they become mothers.

Ask Nick Anything

Nick and Goldy answer your questions! How is any form of union busting legal? Why can’t America be more like the Nordic countries? Is taxing unrealized capital gains a good idea? And more! Thanks to Brad from Pennsylvania, Larry from Boston, Julie from Arizona, Duncan from California, Zach from Minnesota, and Dave from Illinois who left the great voicemails included in this episode.

Debunking deficit myths (with Stephanie Kelton)

Modern Monetary Theory is an attempt to accurately describe how government debt and complex financial systems actually work and it can help us responsibly use our resources. No one is more knowledgeable on the subject than returning guest, Professor Stephanie Kelton.

The economic case for universal health care (with CA Assemblymember Ash Kalra)

The United States spends far more on healthcare costs than other industrialized countries, yet we continue to have wider gaps of coverage and report worse health outcomes.

Why privatizing public goods is bad for democracy (with Donald Cohen)

Even in the middle of a pandemic, trickle-down politicians still love to claim that the free market is the best way to resolve human problems and that the government can't be trusted to serve the public good.

Ending the tipped minimum wage (with Saru Jayaraman)

In most states, tipped workers are not subject to the minimum wage. Why? Because it’s legal to pay tipped workers a subminimum wage as low as the federal minimum of $2.13 per hour. As long as any worker in the country can be paid less than the minimum wage, the minimum wage is meaningless.

Ask Nick Anything

Nick and Goldy answer your questions! How is any form of union busting legal? Why can’t America be more like the Nordic countries? Is taxing unrealized capital gains a good idea? And more! Thanks to Brad from Pennsylvania, Larry from ...

Debunking deficit myths (with Stephanie Kelton)

Modern Monetary Theory is an attempt to accurately describe how government debt and complex financial systems actually work and it can help us responsibly use our resources. No one is more knowledgeable on the subject than returning guest, Professor Stephanie ...

The economic case for universal health care (with CA Assemblymember Ash Kalra)

The United States spends far more on healthcare costs than other industrialized countries, yet we continue to have wider gaps of coverage and report worse health outcomes. California Assemblymember Ash Kalra is paving the way for a better system in ...

Why privatizing public goods is bad for democracy (with Donald Cohen)

Even in the middle of a pandemic, trickle-down politicians still love to claim that the free market is the best way to resolve human problems and that the government can't be trusted to serve the public good. But when we ...

Ending the tipped minimum wage (with Saru Jayaraman)

In most states, tipped workers are not subject to the minimum wage. Why? Because it’s legal to pay tipped workers a subminimum wage as low as the federal minimum of $2.13 per hour. As long as any worker in the ...

How the radical right weaponized ideology (with Nancy MacLean)

If it seems to you like the ultimate goal of the most extreme conservatives is to undermine democracy and cripple democratic institutions—well, according to historian Nancy MacLean, you’re right. This week, MacLean unpacks the meteoric rise in popularity of the ...

How opportunity zones create windfalls for the uber-rich (with David Wessel)

The 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act included a little-known provision establishing something called opportunity zones. The plan, which was lauded as a way to direct investments into under-developed communities in the U.S., created 8,764 tax havens that were almost ...

Where is the sound of economics?

The Sound of Economics. Bruegel, an independent and non-doctrinal think tank based in Brussels, takes on the biggest economic policy debates throughout Europe and the rest of the world in weekly, hour-long episodes.

Who is the host of Freakonomics?

Either way, this podcast will challenge the assumptions you hold about the world around you. Host Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the books , speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals, and underachievers to investigate the hidden side of just about everything.

Who hosts macro musings?

Macro Musings. Hosted by David Beckworth of the Mercatus Center – a George Mason University think tank – Macro Musings is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on important macroeconomic issues of the past, present, and future.

Who is the host of Marketplace?

Journalist host Kai Ryssdal and the Marketplace radio team discuss daily business and economic news in a laid-back, easy-to-follow manner. Kai Ryssdal and his industry guests tackle complex issues while leaving out complicated economic jargon. Ideal for the business owner that wants to understand how they might be affected or anyone else looking for an in-depth analysis of the economic world around them.

Who is the host of the Hoover Institution podcast?

Russell Roberts of Stanford University’s Hoover Institution hosts this award-winning weekly podcast that covers a diverse range of economics and intellectual topics. The host’s enthusiasm ignites engaging conversations that are bound to spark your curiosity. Episodes typically feature guest speakers ranging from economists, doctors, entrepreneurs, historians, psychologists, and more.

Who is Nick Hanauer?

Venture capitalist Nick Hanauer takes a rigorous look into modern-day economic inequality and its inner workings. He invites different political and economic thinkers with each episode to spark the discussion about who gets what and why. These weekly, 30- minute episodes are a valuable resource for anyone trying to understand inequality.

Who is Tim Phillips?

Tim Phillips is a journalist who focuses on business, technology, economics, and innovation. He presents groundbreaking new research, commentary, and economic policy ideas through interviews with some of the world’s leading economists.

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