Mostly Economics

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hart@cepr.net

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Mostly Economics Podcast #55: Who pays when the AI bubble bursts with Ed Zitron

October 08, 2026

Today, Ed Zitron, renowned AI critic and writer of Where's Your Ed At, returns to Mostly Economics with Dean Baker to follow the money trail of today’s AI ‘revolution.’ They dig into Amazon's strange $8 billion chip deal, Oracle's mounting debt troubles, and the hundreds of billions in computing bills coming due for OpenAI and Anthropic. They warn that Wall Street made the bets and regular people will bear the losses. Why does it always seem to work out this way?  -- www.mostlyecono...

Mostly Economics Podcast #54: Can the AI Bubble Wipe Out Your Retirement with Helaine Olen

October 02, 2026

Today, Dean Baker speaks with Helaine Olen of the American Economic Liberties Project about how regular people can protect their savings when the AI bubble bursts. Which index funds limit your exposure? Should you rebalance? Are bonds really safe? And why should crypto and private equity stay out of your 401(k)? If you have a retirement account (and even if you don’t), you should tune in._____Follow Helaine Olenhttps://x.com/helaineolenhttps://bsky.app/profile/helaineolen.bsky.socialFollow De...

Mostly Economics Podcast #53: Get Dark Money Out of American Politics with Tiffany Muller

September 24, 2026

In today's Mostly Economics episode, Dean takes a sobering look at the many levers of corruption shaping US politics with Tiffany Muller, president of End Citizens United. They discuss the influence of AI and big money on politics, the impact of the Citizens United decision, the consequences of a captured Supreme Court, and potential reforms to restore democracy. Muller also highlights the role of campaign finance, media control, and state-level initiatives in shaping America’s democratic fut...

New Books in Economics · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What is the email for Mostly Economics?

The publicly listed emails for Mostly Economics: beeton@cepr.net, hart@cepr.net, and piergallini@cepr.net.

How many listeners does Mostly Economics have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Mostly Economics?

Mostly Economics typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior economists, think-tank or academic researchers, authors of substantive economics and policy books, and leaders of public-interest organizations with specialized expertise in economic policy. Common among recent guests: Leadership or senior research roles at respected economic institutions; Authorship of books on economics, trade, labor, healthcare, or public policy; Published policy research and recognized subject-matter expertise. Recent guests include Mark Weisbrot, Paul Osterman, and Josh Bivens.

How hard is it to get booked on Mostly Economics?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Mostly Economics cover?

Recent episodes cover Economic Policy, Macroeconomics, Trade, Labor, and Healthcare. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.