Podcast Recommendations - 19/03/23

My favourite podcasts of the week.

Planet Money - Why platforms like HBO Max are removing streaming TV shows

Streaming services have handed power to the accountants who don't see value in the filler shows when subscription rates are decreasing.

Two Psychologists Four Beers - #103: Psych | Paul Bloom

Paul Bloom improves every podcast on which he guests. I want to read his takedown of Freud and listen to his podcast with Dave Pizarro.

EconTalk - Zach Weinersmith: Beowulf and Bea Wolf

Russ and Zach made me want to read more poetry.

The Psychology Podcast - Carole Hooven: The Science of Testosterone

Carole is a brave scientist interested in facts over politics. Scott Barry Kaufman is unique.

The Reason Interview - Bill Bretton: Fighting Crime Without Shredding Civil Liberties

Bill argued vehemently against drug legalisation but otherwise made a lot of sense. His helpful distinction between probable cause and reasonable suspicion policing tools revealed why both are necessary.

Rule the Roost - Let's Remember Who We Are Again

Spooky more articulately explained the conflicting desires to be successful and enjoy the journey. He argued for the need to return to first principles - why do we support this team?

The Fifth Column - #398: Allison Schrager | The Horrible, No Good Economy: A Primer

Allison resentfully saw the bailouts as necessary, but the fault lies with the incompetence of everyone acting like interests would stay low.