Best Economist Podcasts (2020)
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For over 175 years, The Economist has provided fair, rigorous, and mind-stretching analysis for a globally curious audience. This podcast, from The Economist Intelligence Unit, builds on that legacy by providing perspectives for industry and management to understand how the world is changing, and how that creates opportunities to be seized, and risks to be managed. Each episode will draw on the expertise of our editors, and other thought leaders to examine insights from our global programmes ...
 
Delivered before breakfast, The Economist Morning Briefing tells you what’s on the global agenda in the coming day, what to look out for in business, finance and politics and, most importantly, what to make of it. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions, including the full Economist Morning Briefing: https://www.economist.com/briefingoffer Digital subscribers to The Economist should log in at https://briefing.economist.com for access to the full ...
 
Think politics is boring? You are missing the greatest sport in the world. Forget the stuffy TV talking heads and learn what's going on while having a few laughs. Whiskey Politics Podcast is hosted by Dave Sussman onTheIndependent.ioand theRange Broadcasting Networkwhere we interview luminaries, newsmakers and insiders from politics, culture, science, Hollywood and more. Whiskey Politics takes a civil tone and has fun while talking about serious issues. It's all about the long-form conversat ...
 
For 60 years CEDA has debated and discussed critical issues through our research and events platform – now we bring the conversation right to you with our Podcasts. Hear directly from some of the best and brightest policy minds in Australia and around the world, alongside our CEO Melinda Cilento and Chief Economist Jarrod Ball, as we explore the issues and pursue solutions that deliver better economic and social outcomes for the greater good.
 
AIB Market Talk features a weekly discussion including our Economists and Treasury experts, providing you with specialist insight into the prevailing topics impacting Financial Markets. Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer You can subscribe to the series or download individual episodes via iTunes, Android and Soundcloud.
 
OUT TO LUNCH finds economist and Tulane finance professor Peter Ricchiuti conducting business New Orleans style: over lunch at Commander’s Palace restaurant. In his 9th year in the host seat, Ricchiuti’s learned but uniquely NOLA informal perspective has established Out to Lunch as the voice of Crescent City business. You can also hear the show on WWNO 89.9FM.
 
The Contrarian Investor podcast gives voice to those who challenge a prevailing narrative in financial markets. Each episode features an interview with a hedge fund manager, investor, economist or other market participant. The goal is to educate all listeners with an interest in asset allocation and ultimately to provide actionable ideas to the institutional investor community.
 
Peter Schiff is an economist, financial broker/dealer, author, frequent guest on national news, and host of the Peter Schiff Show Podcast. The podcast focuses on economic data analysis and unbiased coverage of financial news, both in the U.S. and global markets. As entertaining as he is informative, Peter packs decades of brilliant insight into every news item. Join the thousands of fans who have benefited from Peter’s commitment to getting the real story out to the world.
 
Mark Blyth, political economist at The Watson Institute at Brown University, and Carrie Nordlund, political scientist and associate director of Brown's Master of Public Affairs program, share their take on the news. Subscribe now to hear Mark and Carrie cut through the media haze, and provide a thought-provoking, topical, and often hilarious conversation about the world today.
 
On her weekly TV and radio program, author and journalist Laura Flanders interviews forward-thinking people from the world of politics, business, culture and social movements. The Laura Flanders Show produces 28 minute episodes on a weekly schedule. Recent guests include author/activist Naomi Klein, agrarian reformer Shirley Sherrod, novelist Arundhati Roy, economist Michael Hudson and ’Next System” theorist Gar Alperovitz.
 
The American Institute for Economic Research, also known as AIER, is an economic research institute located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1933 by the 20th century economist Edward C. Harwood with the intention of protecting individual rights and continues to produce quality content on subjects of policy, philosophy and economic science.
 
Improving economic policy is a key component of building a just society. Though Catholic Social Teaching has a lot to say about economic policy, there are relatively few outlets discussing the rich and beautiful tradition of economic theory and policy provided to us by the Church. Join economist Dr. Levi Russell as he discusses economic concepts and current events through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/catholiceconomics/support
 
The guide to hacking life - how to hack our lives to feel, look and live better. Life is busy and demanding. The pressures of work, family and life mean we don't always get to look after ourselves as well as we should; our choices around food, exercise, sleep and mental health all start to slip. Footy legend Adam MacDougall is a fitness economist, trained with a Bachelor of Economics, MBA and certification in the fields of strength and conditioning, psychology, nutrition and exercise. For Ad ...
 
Washington journalists from print, wire services, and broadcast media discuss the top news stories of the week. Drawing on their contacts and sources at the White House, Capitol Hill and elsewhere, our panel of journalists provide unique insights and analysis that go beyond the headlines and give listeners the "inside" story on what they see and hear in the news. Subscribe to a Podcast of the show Broadcast Schedule Issues in the News is broadcast on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can a ...
 
Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the human mind, society, and current events. Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times bestsellers. His books include The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, Waking Up, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance (with Maajid Nawaz). The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction. His writing and public lectures ...
 
On a daily basis, we trust nurses with billions of dollars of equipment, critical procedures, and our most important assets: the people we love. But they’re doing so much more behind the scenes. SEE YOU NOW is a podcast that shines a light on the real people changing the status quo in health: from nurses working in labor & delivery, with infectious diseases, and in hospice; to nurse allies in politics, business and tech. Hosted by nurse economist and health technology specialist Shawna Butle ...
 
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (P ...
 
In the next decade, the scale and scope of environmental change will test our ingenuity and strength. The fight for a livable planet is one that we must win. Each week we will meet people who can help us navigate this dynamic world and get us on a path to health. Hosted by Jared Blumenfeld, Podship Earth is a call to action. Jared Blumenfeld was the regional administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency from 2009-2016 (appointed by President Obama). He also served as the Director o ...
 
Soumaya Keynes (The Economist) and Chad P. Bown (Peterson Institute for International Economics) cohost a podcast about the economics of international trade and policy. From trade wars to trade deals, this podcast covers trade developments with insights and economic analysis from two of the world's top trade geeks.
 
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In the West market forces are squeezing coal—even as its use rises in Asia. We examine how the world can wean itself off the dirtiest fossil fuel. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Belarus’s president-elect, never expected to run for office. Our correspondent visits her in exile, asking about the country’s prospects for democracy. And how candy-floss machine…
 
With developed economies still operating well below pre-crisis levels, central banks face substantial pressure to pursue stimulative policies on an ongoing basis. But what more can they do with the tools at hand? And how much do political fights get in the way? On the latest Odd Lots, we speak with Peter Praet, the former Chief Economist at the ECB…
 
Britain has become the first country to license a fully tested covid-19 vaccine—the Economist’s health policy editor explains why this a historic milestone. Until vaccines become widespread, mass testing can be used to curb contagion. And, is it possible to detect covid-19 from the sound of a cough? Kenneth Cukier hosts Please subscribe to The Econ…
 
Mr Biden’s latest nominations for his economic team send a clear message about his gameplan. Plus, deal season returns. Salesforce is eyeing up Slack—united, could the pair take on Microsoft? And, the publishing giant building a behemoth of books. Rachana Shanbhogue hosts. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audi…
 
What is the outlook for the world economy in 2021, and how much lasting damage has been done in 2020? Carmen Reinhart, chief economist at the World Bank, explains how this crisis compares with previous ones. We find out how China’s rapid rebound is taking it back to the future. And, we predict the impact of Joe Biden’s policies on US-China trade re…
 
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, how resilient is democracy? Nordic politics (11:00) and remembering Diego Maradona (19:34) Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and …
 
The British chef, author and host of television show “Cook, Eat, Repeat”, tells Anne McElcoy how to become a better cook. They talk about how our relationship with food is changing during the pandemic. Nigella explains how cooking can be therapeutic and how her career in food is both a rejection and celebration of her mother. Also, what would she c…
 
Many small farms donate extra produce to local food banks and other charities. Can this be a good business decision? Or do some growers use it to hide losses? Michelle & Peter dig into some of the benefits and discuss how to record the donates so you know how profitable your operation is. Happy Thanksgiving from The Grower & The Economist…
 
How will president-elect Biden's policies impact businesses in Asia? Host Jason Wincuinas, senior editor at The EIU speaks to Ashley Feng, independent researcher and former research associate for the Energy, Economics, and Security program at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), and Nick Marro, Lead Analyst for Global Trade at The EIU, ab…
 
Join CEDA Chief Economist Jarrod Ball, NSW Chief Economist Stephen Walters, and ANZ Senior Economist Cherelle Murphy as they discuss how NSW is dealing with the first deficit in a decade, the management of COVID clusters keeping NSW open, the phasing out of stamp duty, social housing, and the measures in place for women in the NSW budget.…
 
While not all deaths are preventable, we have a moral obligation to engage in focused protection rather than continue one-size-fits all approaches to public health. To the extent that resources for testing, vaccines, health care worker time, and federal grants are scarce, they should be focused on the most vulnerable, and few are more vulnerable th…
 
In the West market forces are squeezing coal—even as its use rises in Asia. We examine how the world can wean itself off the dirtiest fossil fuel. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Belarus’s president-elect, never expected to run for office. Our correspondent visits her in exile, asking about the country’s prospects for democracy. And how candy-floss machine…
 
Concerns escalate that forced labor and other crimes against humanity are taking place in Xinjiang, China. Amy Lehr (CSIS) describes the challenge in both identifying the problem as well as using unilateral trade sanctions to target human rights improvements. Note: This episode was recorded before the US announcement of an additional withhold relea…
 
Britain has become the first country to license a fully tested covid-19 vaccine—the Economist’s health policy editor explains why this a historic milestone. Until vaccines become widespread, mass testing can be used to curb contagion. And, is it possible to detect covid-19 from the sound of a cough? Kenneth Cukier hosts Please subscribe to The Econ…
 
Thursday 3 December 2020 Australia emerges from recession with the strongest pace of growth in 45 years. Also today: Britain green lights the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19, with the first jabs expected in days NSW eases restrictions, after another day of no new community transmission of the coronavirus across the country And an old fashioned…
 
Sean Aylmer speaks to Mary Aldred, Chief Executive of the Franchise Council of Australia, for a 101 on franchising. They cover the benefits and risks of the franchise model, and how the sector has fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the show: https://fearandgreed.com.au/all-episodes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
Kathy Hochul, New York Lieutenant Governor, says her greatest fear with the rising virus case count is overwhelming the hospital system. David Kostin, Goldman Sachs Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, says the economy is getting better and markets will continue to recognize that through 2021. Julie Norman, University College London Professor, says Presid…
 
Technology touches almost every aspect our lives. Our phones and the applications on them - from Google Maps to Uber and Apple Pay - are integral parts of almost everything we do. Because this integration is so useful, and universal, it can feel like it’s been this way forever. But the first iPhone was only released in June 2007. Initially, the pio…
 
Britain’s High Court has ruled that puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria have been dispensed too readily, fuelling a debate that will be keenly watched abroad. A vote today on a law tightening accounting rules on American-listed Chinese companies has a political dimension—and implications for investors. And Poland’s populist leaders …
 
Britain’s High Court has ruled that puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria have been dispensed too readily, fuelling a debate that will be keenly watched abroad. A vote today on a law tightening accounting rules on American-listed Chinese companies has a political dimension—and implications for investors. And Poland’s populist leaders …
 
Rather than celebrating the progress made against this devastating, incurable disease, this year’s World AIDS Day is marked with a note of mourning. Lockdowns may shelter people from Covid-19, but no matter how well-intended they are, their burden inevitably falls on the most vulnerable. Only time will reveal how deadly these disruptions have been …
 
Best November for the Dow since the roaring 20s. While stocks saw a boom, gold saw a bust. Negative backdrop may have firmed gold’s bottom. Bitcoin reaches new highs. Joe Biden is from the government and here to help.Free $75 credit to boost your post at https://Indeed.com/peter. Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid through12/31/20.Invest like m…
 
Wednesday 2 December 2020 The housing market in Australia is heading back towards pre-COVID levels, with prices rising across the country. Also today: The Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold and says the economic recovery is underway Australia wins international support in its stoush with China And why the share prices of fast food operators are surgi…
 
Mr Biden’s latest nominations for his economic team send a clear message about his gameplan. Plus, deal season returns. Salesforce will buy Slack—united, could the pair take on Microsoft? And, the publishing giant building a behemoth of books. Rachana Shanbhogue hosts. Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio ed…
 
Laurence Boone, OECD Chief Economist, says virus vaccines offer hope for a brighter outlook. Troy Gayeski, Skybridge Capital Co-CIO, says equity gains may be much harder to come by following November's record rally. Ethan Harris, BofA Securities Head of Global Economic Research, expects a stimulus package to be the only serious piece of legislation…
 
The killing of the country’s top nuclear scientist comes at a tricky time: violent retribution may threaten hoped-for diplomacy with the incoming American administration. An artificial-intelligence breakthrough may transform protein science, with implications for everything from industrial processes to tackling disease. And why Europe’s lighter-tou…
 
The killing of the country’s top nuclear scientist comes at a tricky time: violent retribution may threaten hoped-for diplomacy with the incoming American administration. An artificial-intelligence breakthrough may transform protein science, with implications for everything from industrial processes to tackling disease. And why Europe’s lighter-tou…
 
In this week’s episode, Cormac Cunnane, AIB Treasury, speaks with Oliver Mangan, AIB Chief Economist about the impact of tightening the fiscal policy of the major world economies, how the budget deficits of these countries will affect currency markets in the long term and Cormac asks Ollie will this be the last week of Brexit negotiations?…
 
Phillip Alvelda, Thomas Ferguson, and John C. Mallery discuss their latest research into how the pandemic is related to the economy and how protecting against the virus also protects societies from economic disaster. Read their article: https://www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives/blog/to-save-the-economy-save-people-first…
 
Tuesday 1 December 2020 A record month for equity markets and oil, the Aussie dollar pushes beyond 74 US cents and gold prices fall. A new order for financial markets. Also today: Scott Morrison lashes out at China, as the ban on local wine exports slashes the share price of Treasury Wines Company profits soar, especially among cafes and restaurant…
 
How did misinformation, hysteria and fear surrounding the first HIV/AIDS outbreak turn into community, compassion and love? The HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980s also brought forth homophobia and panic. Already stigmatized by society as having “gay cancer,” HIV and AIDS patients were discriminated against by their own healthcare providers in the space…
 
Sean Aylmer speaks to Cameron McIntyre, CEO of carsales.com Limited. They discuss the company's growth overseas, the role of data, and the impact of COVID-19 on the company and the industry, including the boom in second hand car sales. Support the show: https://fearandgreed.com.au/all-episodes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
 
What is the outlook for the world economy in 2021, and how much lasting damage has been done in 2020? Carmen Reinhart, chief economist at the World Bank, explains how this crisis compares with previous ones. We find out how China’s rapid rebound is taking it back to the future. And, we predict the impact of Joe Biden’s policies on US-China trade re…
 
Monday on Adams on Agriculture DTN meteorologist Bryce Anderson outlines rainfall amounts in South America and gives his US forecast, Rabo analyst Steve Nicholson discusses the impact of South American weather on the markets and Ben Frech with the National Groundwater Association goes over the winter checklist for those with private wells.…
 
Michael Shaoul, Marketfield Asset Management CEO and Portfolio Manager, says the durable goods economy is firing on all cylinders. Elizabeth Suzuki, BofA Securities Senior Hardlines Retail Analyst, says this retail holiday season will be largely dominated by the home categories. John Ryding, Brean Capital Chief Economic Advisor, sees a difficult fe…
 
Protesters are raging against a proposed bill that would outlaw posting videos of alleged police brutality—just as two videos expose more such violence. High-stakes exams for students have been delayed, modified, even cancelled during the pandemic; we look at how all those varying results stack up. And, South Africa’s growing trend of livestock the…
 
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