5501. The Structure of a Worldview
Regan explores the structure of worldviews, their formation, and their influence on beliefs and societal differences, drawing parallels with personality models.
5502. How could they vote for him?
The author analyzes Trump's appeal to voters, focusing on economic concerns and the lack of information influencing electoral decisions, particularly among lower-income groups.
5503. The reckoning with inflation
Claudia Sahm discusses the misconceptions surrounding inflation and unemployment, advocating for better tools to manage inflation beyond traditional monetary policy.
5504. How to never be single
Regan reflects on the benefits of being in a long-term relationship, arguing that it fosters personal growth and understanding, contrary to the belief that being single is essential for self-discovery.
5505. How to get divorced by 30
Regan discusses the societal shift towards marrying later and argues for the normalization of young marriage to address declining fertility rates.
5506. The Markets, the Budget, the Media and electing a Fascist
The author critiques media portrayals of economic events, particularly the Budget's impact on financial markets and the misinterpretation of economic stability, emphasizing the disconnect between economics and politics.
5507. Foundational Divides
Regan discusses the complexities of political disagreements, emphasizing the inadequacy of the left-right binary to capture diverse worldviews and moral values.
5508. Episode 39. The Early 2020s: Former World Bank President David Malpass on COVID, Inflation, China, and Climate
Jon Hartley interviews David Malpass about his career, the impact of COVID-19, inflation, China's role in finance, and climate policy in the early 2020s.
5509. A budget that points the way but doesn’t get us very far
The author analyzes Rachel Reeves' budget plans, highlighting modest improvements in public investment and spending while addressing the implications of fiscal rules and taxation.
5510. Who's afraid of a negative payroll print?
Claudia Sahm discusses the potential misleading nature of the upcoming jobs report, emphasizing temporary factors that could distort payroll estimates and their implications for the labor market.
5511. October Budget 7: Soaking the rich?
The author discusses the implications of the upcoming budget on public spending and taxation in the UK, emphasizing the need for increased investment in public services.
5512. The LLM Reasoning Debate Heats Up
Melanie Mitchell discusses the debate over whether large language models genuinely reason or rely on memorization and pattern-matching in their problem-solving abilities.
5513. Episode 38. Former Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida Talks Pandemic Monetary Policy and Inflation
Jon Hartley interviews Richard Clarida about his career, monetary policy during the pandemic, inflation, and the Federal Reserve's policy framework.
5514. Ones to watch
Claudia Sahm discusses her recognition in the MarketWatch 50 and the significance of her Sahm rule in economic discussions about the Federal Reserve and recession indicators.
5515. What will they do with all that AI infrastructure investment?
Joshua Gans discusses the challenges and uncertainties surrounding AI infrastructure investments and the current limited understanding of AI's potential applications.
5516. Those arguing that AI is biased against labour have work to do
Joshua Gans discusses Daron Acemoglu's concerns about AI's bias towards capital over labor and the need for economic forces to balance these interests.
5517. Mapping the Mind
Regan discusses the complexities of feminism, worldviews, and personality dimensions, emphasizing the diversity of feminist beliefs and the importance of understanding individual differences.
5518. October Budget 6: Thanks to Truss, bond market scare stories are back
The author discusses the impact of Liz Truss's fiscal policies on the bond market and the misconceptions surrounding government borrowing, emphasizing economic realities over political fears.
5519. AI comes for Podcasting
Joshua Gans discusses the advancements of AI in podcasting, highlighting its capabilities and biases while comparing AI-generated content to traditional podcasts.
5520. It's harder to find work and that's unacceptable
Claudia Sahm discusses the decline in hiring rates, its economic implications, and personal challenges she is facing with her health.