The 8 Best Economics Podcasts
From the micro to the macro level, economics has a huge influence on the world around us. The reality is that if you don’t understand economics, you’ll struggle to understand not only your own bank statement but also what’s going on in the news and society writ large, and that’s where economic podcasts come in. The best economics podcasts will not only help beginners learn about economics, but also keep you up to date on economics news and the latest innovations and big ideas. Featuring interviews with CEOs of iconic companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Google, as well as many other leading thinkers in business, the top economics podcasts will help you keep abreast of what’s happening in the world of economics today and into the future. And if you’re an entrepreneur wanting to understand how your startup fits into the economy-at-large, you’ll find a lot to dive into in this list of the best economics podcasts, curated with recommendations from Podyssey’s podcast listener community.
Last Updated: Feb 3rd, 2022
1. Planet Money
Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy – understand the world.Wanna go deeper? Subscr...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
22:08 | Aug 26th, 2022
10 RECOMMENDATIONS
Sometimes online shopping can feel a little unsavory. There are the listings that make you question if you'll really be getting exactly what's advertised. And there's no worse feeling than paying for ...Show More
2. Freakonomics Radio
Discover the hidden side of everything with Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Freakonomics Radio tells you things you always thought you knew (but didn’t) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) — fro...Show More
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292. Why Hate the Koch Brothers? (Part 1)
44:32 | Jun 22nd, 2017
8 RECOMMENDATIONS
Charles Koch, the mega-billionaire CEO of Koch Industries and half of the infamous political machine, sees himself as a classical liberal. So why do most Democrats hate him so much? In a rare series o...Show More
3. The Indicator from Planet Money
A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.Got money...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
09:39 | Jun 19th, 2018
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
Venezuela's economy has collapsed, and the normal economic indicators have gotten so bad they're almost unfathomable. So one economist created an indicator to capture the awful human cost.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4. The Economist Podcasts
Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance—as well as science and technology. Hosted...Show More
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The Economist asks: Michael Bloomberg
24:02 | Sep 26th, 2019
3 RECOMMENDATIONS
The link between capitalism and progress is being questioned. Should big business step into the breach where politics is gridlocked? In a New York buzzing with world leaders and talk of impeachment, A...Show More
5. EconTalk
EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoover Institution. The eclectic guest list includes authors, doctors, psychologists, historians, philosop...Show More
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Steven Levitt on Freakonomics and the State of Economics
1:33:36 | Nov 9th, 2020
3 RECOMMENDATIONS
Author and economist Steven Levitt is the William B. Ogden Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and host of the podcast "People I (Mostly) Admire." He is best know...Show More
6. Slate Money
A weekly roundup of the most important stories from the worlds of business and finance, hosted by Felix Salmon.
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42:42 | Aug 1st, 2020
4 RECOMMENDATIONS
Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Anna Szymanski are joined by Felix’s cousin Thomas Harding to discuss his book, Legacy: One Family, a Cup of Tea and the Company that Took On the World , on the unusual f...Show More
7. Marketplace
Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day’s business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. “Marketplace” takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world s...Show More
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10/30/2017: Prosecutors love a paper trail…
25:50 | Oct 30th, 2017
1 RECOMMENDATION
...and paying taxes on things (or not paying taxes on things) always leaves one. That’s probably why special counsel Robert Mueller is starting with indictments of former Trump campaign chief Paul Man...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8. Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer
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 ...Show More
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Senator Cory Booker explains: what the hell is a stock buyback?
34:08 | Feb 26th, 2019
1 RECOMMENDATION
Senator Cory Booker explains the problem with stock buybacks, walks us through his Workers Dividend Act, and offers Goldy some much-needed counseling. Cory Booker is the U.S. Senator from New Jer...Show More
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