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Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you.
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This week, again, I recommend a podcast from Bloomberg’s Odd Lots. Yesterday, during my walk, I loved that they looked back at 2024, through a “10 best” list. My favorite was a lengthy description of why McDonald’s wants us to download their app. It turns out they learn so much about us that they even know when we get a paycheck. From there, the podcast included a look at the Ukraine Postal Service, how long it takes Boeing to design a new plane, and the science of sports betting.
Because I am a new listener to their podcast, I especially enjoyed starting with their best.
Elaine Schwartz
I am Elaine Schwartz, an economics writer, teacher, and the founder of econlife®. In so many places and ways, I have tried to make economics interesting and accessible so we could be personally, professionally, and politically knowledgeable.
