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This is an extraordinary podcast. Let's list its qualities: 1. It's designed as an ECONOMICS PODCAST. Otherwise stated, it's not a crappy recording of an otherwise interesting economic seminar, nor is it a nice production made of superficial opinions passing for economic or social thinking. 2. Russ Roberts is a great interviewer. He listens most of the time, and asks very insightful questions. He is respectful but not unctuous (like, say, a Charlie Rose). He is opinionated (he's clearly libertarian and pro-markets), but never partisan or confrontational. He is a subject matter expert, and is not afraid to venture in more advanced topics. 3. The list of guests is astonishing. You get Nobel prizes (Friedman, Lucas), Ivy League academics (Ayers, Frank, McCraw) and best-selling thinkers (Taleb). The conversations are ranging from interesting to sparkling. In my view, this is the best academic-led podcast available (followed by "Entitled Opinions", which is now dormant). My gripes are few. It could benefit from being conducted in person or better voice quality; and maybe a three-person conversation could also be worth exploring. Otherwise, it's perfect.Read full review »
raraavis via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/02/07
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Very educational. The effort and thought Russ puts into preparing this podcast is evident.
Mark "The Big Fish" M via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/13/11
This is amazing for anyone studying at University. I'm writing my dissertation on the financial crisis of 2007/08 and the podcasts from Charles Calomiris and others have been such a boon to understand the root causes underpinning it. Keep them coming Russ! Great job! Kev, UKRead full review »
Kevin.N via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/02/10
Please tell your friends to listen to Econ Talk! Every person who listens for a few weeks is one more chance that we will have a successful future in the U.S.
Gregorscoff via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/02/07
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