Planet Money
I discovered an interesting website that those of you who are concerned about the state of things might want to bookmark:
Planet Money.
Granted, I regard NPR with some skepticism. They like to tout how they offer a more balanced view of things, presenting all sides of an issue and with deeper insights. In reality, NPR just has a more liberal/socialist angle and they make a point to present things in a calm, rational manner. The voices you hear do articulate well and do not sound furious or paranoid or otherwise hysterical, but rather confident and well-composed. So this creates the illusion of being more intelligent and informed. It's soothing. It makes you feel smart to listen to NPR. But I've listened to it long enough to know that they do NOT always present all sides and when they do, they frequently do NOT give both sides equal air time or consideration. Rather, the liberal/socialist view is given more thought and debate, while a libertarian/conservative view is given less.
And they give NO air time to an anarchist view like mine.
Nevertheless, if you can listen carefully, use critical thinking skills and not buy into everything being said, you can learn a lot. This blog does seem to take economics somewhat more seriously.
Planet Money.
Granted, I regard NPR with some skepticism. They like to tout how they offer a more balanced view of things, presenting all sides of an issue and with deeper insights. In reality, NPR just has a more liberal/socialist angle and they make a point to present things in a calm, rational manner. The voices you hear do articulate well and do not sound furious or paranoid or otherwise hysterical, but rather confident and well-composed. So this creates the illusion of being more intelligent and informed. It's soothing. It makes you feel smart to listen to NPR. But I've listened to it long enough to know that they do NOT always present all sides and when they do, they frequently do NOT give both sides equal air time or consideration. Rather, the liberal/socialist view is given more thought and debate, while a libertarian/conservative view is given less.
And they give NO air time to an anarchist view like mine.
Nevertheless, if you can listen carefully, use critical thinking skills and not buy into everything being said, you can learn a lot. This blog does seem to take economics somewhat more seriously.