“I really enjoy Marketplace, and have listened to this podcast a lot. I think Molly and Kai are likable people I would enjoy chatting with at a BBQ I appreciate how Marketplace is quite apolitical.
However, when the pressure is off, personal biases of the hosts become apparent, and I don’t appreciate how MMS can sometimes turn into a left wing feeding frenzy. I didn't like how a discussions of Federal Deficit was deemphsized by bringing in an economist with a controversial viewpoint, and not having a guest to represent the side of austerity. Kai - you can’t compare things like short term spending and long term savings - these things aren’t directly comparable.
Remember, you are either reporters or experts, but you can’t be both.
I am not a drinker, and it seems much of the conversation centers around the beer and/or cocktail of the day. Perhaps you can celebrate differences rather than “expressing your individuality” by conforming…”Read full review »
Different_Drummer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/21