Economics on the go

There are only 24 hours in a day, in those 24 hours, you have many things to do. From going to a job to finding time to work out, it’s hard to squeeze some extra time for yourself to relax and learn something new. I’ve always enjoyed the way podcasts allow me “multitask.” I can listen to an episode during commutes or running tedious errands. Over time, I’ve listened to many podcast series - some amazing, some less exciting. To save you the hassle of going through all the podcasts out there to find the best ones, I’ve selected a few of my favorites for you to explore:

Think Like An Economist

This podcast is a classic, and I love the conversational approach the two hosts take in each episode. They are about 20 minutes long, which is perfect for my commute to school, and I can definitely see myself becoming a better decision-maker ever since I’ve started listening to it.

More or Less: Behind the Statistics

Part of BBC Radio, in this podcast, the host tries to make sense of the numbers that surround us. They contextualize these statistics and news reports in an engaging way, and I would definitely recommend it to people wanting to further explore the news that they only hear about on a surface level.

The Economist Asks

As the name may suggest, a question is posed to a high-profile newsmaker, and the response includes a debate on the topic. The discussions typically are a little more complex; unlike some of the other ones listed above which discuss day-to-day stats and decision-making, this one considers the state of policy and economy more extensively.

Comedian v Economist

As you may be able to assume, this podcasts puts a comedic spin on what is often considered a boring and convoluted subject. The hosts, two brothers, help listeners understand the big picture with some laughs along the way.

The Math Dude: Quick & Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier

These super short episodes, typically only a few minutes long, tries to make math more fun and easier to understand. The topics they explore are very introductory level, so the target audience is more elementary to high schoolers, but it’s still an interesting listen for anyone curious.

There are many other podcasts that are worth the listen, but these ones above are just a few of my personal favorites. I hope you enjoy them!