20 Best Economics Podcasts For Beginners

1. Marketplace

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Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. 'Marketplace' takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.MORE Ranking #8 in Spotify Charts (US)
Host Kai Ryssdal
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 8.5KFacebook 230KTwitter 200.1KInstagram 82.6K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Planet Money

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Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the economy understand the world.Wanna go deeper? Subscribe to Planet Money and get sponsor-free episodes of Planet Money, The Indicator, and Planet Money Summer School. Plus access to bonus content. It's a new way to support the show you love. Learn more at plus.npr.org/planetmoneyMORE Ranking #13 in Spotify Charts (US)
Producer/Network Planet Money
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 37KFacebook 94KTwitter 333.3KInstagram 215K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for SiriusXM Podcasts on Apple Podcasts at http://apple.co/SiriusXM.MORE Ranking #15 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Stephen J. Dubner
Email ****@freakonomics.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 42.8KFacebook 344.7KTwitter 602.9K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Indicator from Planet Money

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A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money , The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.MORE Ranking #24 in Spotify Charts (US)
Hosts Adrian Ma, Darian Woods, Wailin Wong
Producer/Network Planet Money
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10.4KFacebook 7.8MTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. Economics In Ten

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Economics In Ten is your go-to podcast if you want to learn about the lives, times and ideas of the world's greatest economic thinkers. Each episode is a fun exploration of a famous economist using ten different questions. Presented by Pete and Gav, your friendly neighbourhood economists, with technical support from Nic and music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.comMORE Hosts Pete, Gav
Producer/Network Economics In Ten
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 117Twitter 3.4KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

6. The Economics of Everyday Things

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Who decides which snacks are in your office's vending machine? How much is a suburban elm tree worth, and to whom? How did Girl Scout Cookies become a billion-dollar business? In bite-sized episodes, journalist Zachary Crockett looks at quotidian things and finds amazing stories.To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.MORE Host Zachary Crockett
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.8KFacebook 344.7KTwitter 602.9K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Economics Explained

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On Economics Explained, we take a look at interesting countries, policies, and decisions from the point of view of an economist. The world is an interesting place and we hope to uncover some of this intrigue in our short, informative podcasts.MORE Producer/Network Economics Explained
Email ****@ibg.yt
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 335Facebook 3.7KTwitter 6.6KInstagram 19.3K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Jul 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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8. Economics Happy Hour Podcast

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A podcast & newsletter about two economists who love talking about all things economics. econhappyhour.substack.com
Producer/Network Matt & Jadrian
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The 10-Minute Take

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Macroeconomics for everybody! The (new) 10-Minute Take podcast from RBC Economics will explain (in simple terms) what the latest economic data means and why you should care. It's everything you wanted to know but were too shy to ask -- in less than 10 minutes.MORE Hosts Claire Fan, Carrie Freestone
Producer/Network RBC Thought Leadership
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 67Facebook 622.4KTwitter 109.9KInstagram 137K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. In This Economy?!

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Real people with real problems get realistic solutions. Your guide to understanding an unpredictable economy.Are you stressed out about your finances? Feel like the odds are stacked against you? We are too. It feels like we should be able to afford all of these things as adults — a house, a car, raising children...even just a social life— but so many of us simply find it out of reach. How did the economy find itself here? Why are things the way they are? And how can we make it work anyway?Each week, we take one of your problems and bring it straight to the experts...MORE Hosts Mike Eppel, Kris McCusker
Producer/Network Frequency Podcast Network
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 110 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Everyday Economics

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Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug join forces to unravel the complexities of global markets, inflation, and everything else you need to know to navigate the economic world around you.MORE Producer/Network America's Talking Network
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 38 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Economics

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Economics, explained. Host Sam makes complex economic concepts easy to understand. Understand how the news, the market, and your own spending habits connect in just a few minutes per episode. Learn to think like an economist and navigate your financial life with confidence.Subscribe to Learn Economics.MORE Estimated listeners
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13. The economics podcast for kids

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Hello and welcome to the business podcast for children. We want to talk about business together, and entertain you with exciting and interesting topics, with me Lucas.We look forward to seeing you!MORE Email ****@icloud.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

14. Unlearning Economics

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Economics is a subject which is fundamental to our world and yet most people feel they do not know much about it. The Unlearning Economics podcast aims to cover the things that I wish I'd learned when studying economics. It features conversations with a wide range of experts, covering issues that concern us all. These include inflation, housing, climate, discrimination, and the teaching of economics. These are originally live streamed on YouTube, then repurposed for the podcast.Produced by Hobbie StuartMusic by Frank HopkinsMade by Cahal Moran Hosted on Acast. See acast...MORE Estimated listeners
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15. Planet Money Summer School

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Economics is a game you should know how to play. And once you get the fundamental concepts, you start to see it everywhere: the news, the supermarket and even your dating life. So it's time to learn the rules. Planet Money Summer School is a crash course in economics for your ears. See the world through the lens of an economist and you'll start to feel a little less overwhelmed when making financial decisions. And if you're in front of the classroom? Teachers, this is made for you, too. Let us be your breezy and fun companion to assigned readings...MORE Host Robert Smith
Producer/Network Planet Money
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 224Facebook 7.8MTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Econ is Life

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The Econ is Life podcast explains economic concepts in clear and understandable ways.
Producer/Network Econ is Life
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Class 11 Economics (NCERT) All Chapters- (English)

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This podcast provides a topic-wise explanation of all chapters from Class 11 Economics (NCERT). It covers fundamental concepts in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and Indian economic development, including topics like the economy, market equilibrium, national income, and poverty. Each episode simplifies complex topics, helping students strengthen their understanding and prepare effectively for their exams.MORE Estimated listeners
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