I really appreciate the human, real life stories Russ present. I started listening over 10 years ago, feeling like I should be more versed in economics. I don’t listen to every show, but man…He drops some gems. The most current episode resonated with me quite a bit. Just keep doing what you do Russ.

Your owl episode was truly outstanding. I was walking my dog Piper listening to the podcast when your guest made two different owl sounds and she stopped walking and listened attentively to the noises that were being made. She even cocked her head to the side. She never does this. Keep up the good work. What a “hoot”. Great podcast overall.

I just finished listening to show # 962 on the war in Gaza. Have been listening to most of the Econ episodes for a few years and listen to shows in the archive as well. For me, in these worrisome times, this is one of the very best podcasts available. Thank you.

It took Russ 2 minutes to explain what art is to of all people: Sabin Howard! His long-drawn-explanations that occur on every show are tedious to hear.

Love the wide range of topics, the seriousness and consideration given to the guests yet no hesitation to challenge respectfully. Russ is always prepared

Thanks for this podcast, Russ. I could have listened for another hour. As a Christian, in my 70s, I especially wanted to hear about Glenn’s struggles as a Christian now, at age 75. I only really fully understood the gospel about 15 years ago (30 years into my walk, knowing Christ— been a Christian 45 years now). The gospel, the good news is, we are lousy at best. We look to Christ for our perfection and rest in His righteousness, by our faith in Him. So glad to hear about your life, Glenn. I looked: your book is available today!! From a Wyoming listener 😉

Oddly inconsiderate of the alternative perspective. Great topics and interesting guests, but more interested in voicing his own views (not a particularly good interviewer) and incredibly biased. Still worth the listen.

I listen to this podcast for the fantastic guests, but the almost laughable lack of any concrete understanding of real people in real situations on the part of the host makes it painful to listen to. Facile back-of-the envelope math based on averages and ‘should mean’ theory-based conclusions combine with willful ignorance about options and sources of capital and connections for most people make this podcast seem stuck in a mystical neo-liberal world that bears little resemblance to reality. Perfect for people who want to remain comfortable in their comfortable libertarian myth bubble!

But i cannot bare listening to this pro-israel mumbo jumbo nonstop. Russ should stop sacrificing the show. But his show, his choice. I don’t need to listen. It’s a shame.

I love Russ’s podcast generally but oh my word was this one a stinker. I forced myself to listen to the whole thing because, after all, Russ was recommending this man’s book as “thought provoking” and I respect Russ a lot. I found Dr. Bostrom’s vision of a future run completely by “mature technology”— AI of course— to be bizarre, arrogant, anti-human, naive, inconsistent and, ultimately, incoherent. Good grief. Russ kept saying, it gets more hopeful! but not for me.