
About Decode Econ: The Podcast The economy touches everything — from the price of your morning coffee to the decisions shaping our future. Decode Econ breaks it all down. Hosted by Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani (“Dr. A”), economist, educator, and storyteller, this podcast makes economics personal, practical, and easy to understand. Each episode explores the trends behind the headlines — inflation, jobs,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In a classroom, I can teach you how the world is supposed to work. Study abroad shows you how it actually works. Dr. Darshak Patel joins me to talk about taking students to Kenya to watch a universal basic income program up close, and why he would ra... more
Development economics explained simply: what's the difference between the macro and micro sides of the field?
Development economics sounds like a topic for "somewhere else." It's not.
In my latest Decode Econ conversation, I sat down with two econo... more
No homework. No midterms. No final exam. In this episode of Decode Econ, I sit down with Dr. Shishir Shakya, an economist at Appalachian State University, who redesigned his entire econometrics and statistics courses around one question: what happens... more
Startups just had a record funding quarter — $285 billion in Q1 2026. Here's what the headline doesn't tell you: 43% of that went to one company's raise, and the rest of the money is piling into AI. So if you're a student founder building anything el... more
The bond market has been sending us warning signs. I sat down with Monetary Economist EJ Ume from Miami University’s Farmer School of Business to explain what is happening and what it means to you. If you don’t already do so, make sure to connect wit... more
Is the economy stalled, or are we about to hit a wall? Dr. Abdullah Al-Bahrani and Elon University's Dr. Brandon Sheridan break down a week of noisy data — and land on the one number nobody's talking about: you can't cut taxes and raise spending fore... more
In this conversation, Jack Marx and Dr. Al Bahrani discuss the Federal Reserve and the recent changes being proposed by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Jack and Dr. A have different views on what the correct approach is for the Fed. The discussion centers a... more
Last week, Substack released a new feature to detect AI-written text. They partnered with Pangram to let readers scan a post and see how much of it is AI-generated. I both love and hate this update, and I want to share my views with you.As I read it,... more
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Decoded econ conversations center on macroeconomic trends and how they affect everyday life, with a strong emphasis on inflation, labor markets, policy, and the role of technology in education and society. Episodes blend data-driven analysis with practical storytelling, exploring topics from AI in education to tariffs, housing affordability, and consumer behavior, often featuring researchers, professors, and policymakers as guests. A notable strength is tying high-level economics to tangible takeaways for listeners, including actionable budgeting tips, career implications, and how to interpret economic headlines beyond the soundbites. The show also builds a community around economics education, with recurring emphasis on clear communication... more
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Recent guests on Decode Econ include:
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2. Amrita Dhar
3. Shishir Shakya
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5. Ej Ume
6. Jack Marx
7. Frannie Staley
8. Claire Maddox
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