"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg
TurpentineEconomist and "Noahpinion" writer Noah Smith and investor Erik Torenberg make sense of what’s happening in the news, technology, business, and beyond, through the lens of economics. Econ 102 is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusiness NewsBusinessNews | |||
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This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg analyze the global repercussions of Trump’s broad tariff policies, critique misconceptions about trade deficits, and explore the economic fallout and potential policy responses.
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- Big Noah Smith fan
Love Noah’s blog and enjoy this podcast, and have learned so much from him. My one issue is the moderator. Erik seems like a smart and successful guy, but he is clearly not that knowledgeable when it comes to Econ policy and politics/policy in general. It’s evident from his questions and comments. The show would be even better if the moderator had more of a policy background.
Apple Podcasts5Jay jn Nj
United Statesa month ago - A return to Buckley
Noah is a fast talking blowhard. He has turned this podcast into a vanity show with a meek interviewer pitching him questions on every topic under the sun so as to showcase Smith’s apparent brilliance and erudition. It reminds me of nothing so much as William F. Buckley’s Firing Line, a TV show in the ‘80s and ‘90s expressly designed to display the great man’s wisdom
Apple Podcasts1sidneyhartUnited Statesa month ago - The viewpoint we need
Great podcast. I always feel smarter at the end. Grateful to hear both the analysis of issues and the synthesis of ideas to help us make sense of the historical inflection point we’re living through after 80 years of the American Century.
Apple Podcasts5wmj4wsjUnited States2 months ago Noah Smith is painful to listen to
Podcast Addict13 months agoVidrob- Favourite economist
I don’t always agree but love Noah’s techno-optimist stream of consciousness. You have to listen closely to pick up the pearls sometimes- but that’s part of the fun!
Apple Podcasts5drouselle
Canada5 months ago
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2. Nathan Labenz
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