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Russ Roberts is skilled at challenging ideas without trying to undermine them. He allows his guests to defend thier positions on thier terms and does not try to trap or embarass them. This is a rare program where debate puts out more light than heat. Five starsRead full review »
Wonderchuck via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/19/08
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The host has two main strengths. His ability to force his interviewees to explain what they mean, and his ability to let someone give a fair side to their argument even when he clearly disagrees. I am not an economist, yet find these podcasts accessible with a little work.
Richard.b.thompson84032$&@" via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/04/10
This is a must podcast for anyone who wants to know more about economics. Russ Roberts is a fine interviewer. I am not sure how he does it but he consistently seems to get important guests whose books are just out or whose ideas seem to be of immediate use to me. It will probably be the same...Read full review »
drtaxsacto via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/03/07
I don't know if its re-discovering my interest in economics, or Russ's iconoclastic approach, or the topics he chooses, but I LOVE this podcast! I don't agree w/all his positions (he is mostly orthodox Chicago school/anti-Keynesian), but every episode gives me food for...Read full review »
MarkamXCringely via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/09/10
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