As chilly autumn breezes arrive, many people find themselves raking leaves, getting ready for winter and relaxing at home. If the soundtrack to that nesting behavior isn’t music, it might as well be an informative and fun audio podcast. Topics run the gamut: technology, culture, business and more. Listening to a good Podcast is a great way to pass the time while you accomplish all those weekend chores, errands and yardwork.
Freakanomics Radio
The hit book Freakanomics, by economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner, struck a chord with millions of readers with its unconventional examination of the economy and our culture as a whole. Likewise, the hugely popular Freakanomics Radio podcast, produced in partnership with WNYC, continues that conversation and boasts more than 5 million monthly downloads.
TED Radio Hour
TED, which began in 1984 as a conference to explore how technology, entertainment and design converged, has its own podcast, which is aired on public radio in many parts of the country. The TED Radio Hour is based on talks given by renowned speakers that examine innovative ways to solve problems and come up with fresh ideas about how to think and create. The program is co-produced by NPR and TED.
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Nerdette
Produced by WBEZ (Chicago Public Media), Nerdette’s tagline is: “Because everyone is a little nerdy about something.” The hosts tackle a wide range of topics, from technology to pop culture, books, science and more. Recent episodes have featured interviews with author Erik Larsen and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and even discussions of the latest episodes of HBO’s hit Game of Thrones.
This Week in Tech
Hosted by noted technology expert Leo Laporte, “TWiT” features a round-table discussion with assorted industry luminaries analyzing the latest trends in digital technology and more. His panel of experts discuss a raft of topics: recent episodes have covered the emergence of drones, self-driving cars and reviews of the Apple watch.
