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The Best Paragraph I've Read...

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A podcast that discusses an interesting article or concept.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes289Founded6 years ago
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Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games

Elite teen runners are becoming freakishly fast. What's their secret?

Zac & Don d... more

The Best Paragraph I've Read:

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This School Was Priscilla Chan's Bold Education Experiment. It Just Closed.

Zac & Don discuss and wonder why it's so hard to solve education.

The Best Paragraph I've Read:

Comes from The Economist:

Dismissing Europe as a museum is glib. Think of it as a theme park.

Zac & Don wonder whether we should see Europe as a theme park for tourists.

The Best Paragraph I've Read:

Comes from several articles:

America can't hide from Chinese EVs forever

Refinancing Car Loans

Autocrats are the New Peacemakers

Isolation Studies in Antarctica

Increasing Pet Divorce Rights

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Recent Guests

Dave McKay
Middle school principal
Lake Orion Community Schools (Michigan)
Episode: Are Schools the Problem? Are Phone Unfairly Blamed When It Comes to Student Stress & Anxiety? Should the Correlation of NCLB/Common Core & Increases in Student Anxiety Be Considered? Dave Mckay Joins!
Heidi Mercer
Superintendent of Lake Orion Community Schools
Lake Orion Community Schools
Episode: Superintendent Heidi Mercer Joins to Discuss The Anxious Generation, Smartphones in School, Free Play, Her District's New Cell Phone Policy, & What Her Stakeholders Are Saying. About It All
John Blackstock
Physical education teacher, high school varsity football coach, and founder of Coach's Suite.
Coach's Suite
Episode: College Sports Recruitment! How Do High School Athletes Get Noticed? John Blackstock Explains Why You Need To Be An Active Participant With: Highlight Videos, Social Media, Being Realistic, & More!
Kevin Kopec
A friend and guest with insights on Buc-ee's and economic strategies of local towns.
Episode: Buc-ee's! Why Are People Excited to Visit A Gas Station? Do they Deserve Local Tax Breaks? What Other Economic Sectors Could Become the Next Buc-ee's? Kevin Kopec Shares His Expertise!
Kearsten Manoulian
Former educator turned life coach, sharing experiences of leaving the teaching profession for entrepreneurship.
Episode: Life Coach Kearsten Manoulian! What's It Like to Leave Education & Become a Life Coach? Was It A Hard Decision? How Do Life Coaches Serve their Clients? What Are People Asking for Help With?
Laurie Hogan
Former cheer coach with extensive experience in the cheerleading community
Episode: Cheerleading!!! Monopoly Business? Increasing Popularity? High Injury Rates? Is It A Sport? Private Equity? Olympics? Rival of Dance & Gymnastics? WWE Comparison? Laurie Hogan Joins to Discuss!

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Zach
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Zac
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Love it

    Read the book and such a great teacher and great podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brad2.00
    United States10 months ago
  • such a great podcast

    love listening to this in my free time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ashleymarie72707
    United States3 years ago
  • Good

    This is a great podcasts, very well explained

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crispunicorn123
    United States4 years ago
  • This my boy Donny he gets a 5 star

    5 star

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    micoecon2021
    United States5 years ago
  • Easy Listen and Informative

    I have been listening since the start of the show and these two have done a great job! Quality of the audio and editing has steadily improved.

    The content each week is interesting and I love that they have links in the show notes for further reading after the show. I hope they keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D12345667
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging and easy to listen to, even when covering dense topics.
The hosts deliver insightful takes with economy and tech angles.
Audio quality and editing are strong, plus helpful show notes.
Thoughtful discussions that connect headlines to real-world implications.

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Should Parents Tell Children How Much Money they Make? What Are the Benefits? Any Drawbacks? Is this the Ultimate Personal Finance Lesson? Or Should No Swipe November Become A Trend for Everyone?
Q: Do you think this person's advocating that we need to change the fact that this shouldn't be rude anymore?
Yes, it's about having open conversations about finances at home, especially with kids.
Should Parents Tell Children How Much Money they Make? What Are the Benefits? Any Drawbacks? Is this the Ultimate Personal Finance Lesson? Or Should No Swipe November Become A Trend for Everyone?
Q: Why did you send me this article? And what did you think about it?
The article brings a point that kids should know about money management, and it's enlightening to see their understanding of finances evolve over time.
The Enhanced Games! Allowing Athletes to Take Performance Enhancing Drugs! Transparency or Cheating? Should the Records Count? Is A Nation of Gym Cycles & Ozempic Ready to Accept this in Sports?
Q: Do you see a day when the enhanced games make it to the Olympics or do you think we will never see it?
I think it's possible because that's what professional wrestling is.
The Enhanced Games! Allowing Athletes to Take Performance Enhancing Drugs! Transparency or Cheating? Should the Records Count? Is A Nation of Gym Cycles & Ozempic Ready to Accept this in Sports?
Q: What did you think about this article?
I think it's the perfect thing for people that don't care about their long-term health and are over the hill.

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Two hosts tackle a rotating mix of articles and ideas, weaving economics, politics, technology, and culture into accessible conversations. Episodes frequently hinge on current events and policy shifts, from consumer finance and global trade to AI, energy, and education, all illustrated with personal anecdotes and bold takes. A standout aspect is the duo's habit of connecting headlines to broader societal trends, often challenging conventional wisdom with rapid-fire debates and practical insights. The show tends to skew toward listeners who enjoy intellectually rigorous yet approachable discussions about how big ideas shape everyday life, business strategy, and public policy.

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2. Heidi Mercer
3. John Blackstock
4. Kevin Kopec
5. Kearsten Manoulian
6. Laurie Hogan

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