Economics

WSJ’s diverse selection of podcasts provides essential news, analysis and engaging discussions with editors and notable influencers. “As We Work”, “The Journal”, and “Secrets of Wealthy Women” are just a few noteworthy podcasts.

The Library of Economics and Liberty carries a weekly podcast, EconTalk, hosted by Russ Roberts. The talk show features one-on-one discussions with an eclectic mix of authors, professors, Nobel Laureates, entrepreneurs, leaders of charities and businesses, and people on the street. The emphases are on using topical books and the news to illustrate economic principles. Exploring how economics emerges in practice is a primary theme.

Vox Talks is provided by VoxEU.org, a policy portal set up by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (www.CEPR.org) in conjunction with a consortium of national sites. Vox aims to promote research-based policy analysis and commentary by leading scholars. The intended audience is economists in governments, international organisations, academia and the private sector as well as journalists specializing in economics, finance and business.

By the team responsible for NPR's This American Life - The Invention of Money radio documentary, Planet Money is a twice-weekly podcast about current economics topics.

Freakonomics Radio is an award-winning podcast and public-radio project hosted by Stephen Dubner, with co-author Steve Levitt as a regular guest. It is produced in partnership with WNYC.

Constantly updated list of the top economics podcast series and individual episodes.