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The Dispatch PodcastTexas Showdown | RoundtableJonah Goldberg grabs the host’s chair and steers Megan McArdle, Chris Stirewalt, and Kevin Williamson through a lively discussion into the political turbulence in Texas.
The Agenda:—How upset should we be about redistricting in Texas?—Collin Allred versus Ken Paxton—Megan McArdle is mad about the BLS firing—Nielsen ratings are fake, but they are reliably fake—'It's a race to the bottom and everyone loses.'—The impact of postmodernism on politics—NWYT: Rule followers are suckers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.2025-08-081h 10
TED Talks DailyI'll probably lose my job to AI. Here's why that's OK | Megan J. McArdleArtificial intelligence could cost many of us our careers — but that doesn’t mean we should stop its development, says journalist Megan J. McArdle. As she watches AI encroach on her own craft, she shares a fresh take on the 19th-century Luddites, who tried to destroy machines that would upend their trade. Looking back, McArdle reframes today’s fears with a poignant question: If we halt progress to protect the present, what might we be stealing from the future?Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Learn more about TE...2025-06-2710 minThe Dispatch PodcastWhy America Needs to Win the AI War | Interview: Megan McArdleMegan McArdle joins Jamie Weinstein to react to the first few months of Donald Trump’s presidency and to explain why America needs to win the AI race.
The Agenda:—Liberation Day: “It was shambolic”—Trump’s shadow Cabinet—What DOGE got right (and wrong)—Elon Musk: A “managerial mad genius?”—Paul Ryan vindicated again—How to adapt to an AI world—Calm before the AI storm
The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conserv...2025-06-021h 04
ImpromptuAI is getting smarter. But are we?The debate over how to use AI in schools, and what constitutes cheating, is not unlike other arguments about tech and learning in recent decades — be it students using graphing calculators to solve problems or Wikipedia to do research. But will AI be more disruptive than anything we’ve seen before? Columnists Molly Roberts, Megan McArdle and Monica Hesse discuss how they’re using AI in their work and personal lives, and how they think we can create a helpful — and hopeful— AI future. Check out our Memorial Day Sale to subscribe t...2025-05-1626 min
Red Tape“Who’s Running the Government? Budgets, Congress, and Chaos” with Washington Post's Megan McArdleWhat happens when Washington Post Columnist Megan McArdle and R Street Expert Nan Swift try to figure out who is running the government? A live episode of Red Tape!
On this episode, co-hosts Kelli Pierce has a live, wide-ranging conversation about budgets, Congress, power, and the government as part of the R Street Institute's 2025 Real Solutions Summit. (The conversation begins with co-hosts Pierce and Shoshana Weissmann talking briefly about if social media really runs the government before they are joined by Swift and McArdle.)
The 2025 Real Solutions Summit brought...2025-05-0950 min
Matt Lewis Can't LoseMegan McArdle on Trump's Tariffs, Economic Chaos, and Falling Poll NumbersJoin Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle and Matt Lewis as they dive into the latest political and economic upheaval. From Donald Trump's unpredictable tariffs on China to the potential abandonment of Ukraine, Megan unpacks the consequences of Trump's policies, the erosion of institutional trust, and why voters still back him despite the chaos. They also discuss Elon Musk’s DOGE exit, Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve drama, and the lasting damage to America’s global reputation. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the economy, politics, and the future of U.S. leadership! Support "Matt Lewis...2025-04-2436 min
Open Discourse at the Blue Ridge CenterSocial Media and Politics with Megan McArdleWashington Post columnist Megan McArdle joins us to discuss the intersection of social media, politics, and the "vibe shift" of 2025. This is a recording of a lecture delivered on April 1st, 2025Open Discourse at Blue Ridge is a production of the Blue Ridge Center. For more information, event schedules, and resources, visit The Blue Ridge CenterMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/golden-age2025-04-021h 14
Very Serious with Josh BarroReaping and SowingI'm back again with another talkative podcast for the political center with Mike Pesca, Ben Dreyfuss and Megan McArdle. This week we’re (unsurprisingly) focused on the ongoing actions of DOGE: the firings and freezes that Megan correctly identifies as less a cost-cutting effort than a strategy to punish and diminish institutions that Republicans see as dominated by the left. We also discuss Elon Musk’s family drama, the imminent return of Andrew Cuomo to New York politics, and the imminent release of the woke Snow White movie.Feedback? Questions? Get in touch at www.joshbarro.com or e...2025-02-261h 14
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningMegan McArdle: American food culture, artisanal to industrial This week on Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Megan McArdle, author of The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success and Washington Post columnist and op-ed board member. McArdle was raised in New York City and attended Riverdale Country School. She obtained an undergraduate degree in English from University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Chicago. A pioneering blogger based out of New York City and covering the site of the WTC in the wake of 9/11, McArdle went on to work at The Economist, The Atlantic and Newsweek. In this episode...2025-01-171h 34
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningMegan McArdle: American food culture, artisanal to industrialThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.razibkhan.comThis week on Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to Megan McArdle, author of The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success and Washington Post columnist and op-ed board member. McArdle was raised in New York City and attended Riverdale Country School. She obtained an undergraduate degree in English from University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Chicago. A pioneering blogger based out of New York City and covering the site of the WTC in...2024-11-2830 minThe Dispatch PodcastDavid French Is Wrong (Or Is He?) | RoundtableLet's talk about voting. Sarah, Jonah, and Megan McArdle get epistemological breaking down David French's column endorsing Kamala Harris and realize they can't even agree on the the purpose of voting. What kind of Democrat will Kamala Harris run as, anyway?The Agenda:—David French: To Save Conservatism From Itself, I Am Voting for Harris—Jonah: Voting Isn’t A Window Into the Soul—Why Megan is voting for Harris—Jonah has lost Sarah—Can “Obamaism” save Democrats?—Harris’ policy platform will be “light on detail”—Blaming...2024-08-161h 19
ReflectorNo, You Stole the Election! (Part 3)Today in our third and final installment of this series, we delve into what may be the most contested election in American history. We also take stock of the already historic and unprecedented 2024 presidential campaign season. What happens when both sides of our political divide increasingly view the other as an anti-democratic threat?Our aim with these episodes is to listen carefully to those who feel cheated, move beyond the daily political drama, and inspire deeper reflection on where our society stands and the challenges we face.Special thanks to Washington Post columnist, Megan McArdle...2024-08-1544 min
Charlotte's Web ThoughtsWhy I Don't Care About the J.D. Vance Couch Jokes[This blog will always be free to read, but it’s also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And if this is too big of a commitment, I’m always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]A little over two weeks ago, a user on Twitter posted a joke claiming, with a knowing wink, that J.D. Vance, the junior senator from Ohio and Trump’s running mate, had been quite intimate with an alluring chesterfield. They h...2024-08-1009 minReflectorNo, You Stole the Election! (Part 2)Here in our second installment into the recent history of stolen election claims, we’ve got angry voters, disappointed politicians, and a few tech-savvy democrats who see signs of hacking, fraud, and illegitimacy in three different elections.We’ll discuss the allegations about hacked voting machines in Ohio in 2004, claims that the 2016 election was stolen from Hillary Clinton, and how stolen election claims in the 2018 gubernatorial election in Georgia helped make Stacey Abrams a national star.Next time in Part 3, we’ll dive into the unprecedented 2020 election and the Stop the Steal movement. We’ll also sha...2024-08-0847 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about Donald Trump’s speech at the RNC and calls for President Biden to step out of the election.
Conversation recorded on Friday, July 19, 2024.2024-07-1934 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Tyler Pager, Danielle Allen and Megan McArdleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Danielle Allen and Megan McArdle about Biden’s immigration executive order and the GOP’s aggressive investigations following Trump’s conviction.
Conversation recorded on Friday, June 7, 2024.2024-06-0728 min
ImpromptuBiden is pushing EVs. Who actually wants them?The Biden administration wants America to transition to electric cars. Last week, the EPA announced a rule requiring more than two-thirds of new vehicles be electric or plug-in hybrid by 2032. This comes on top of pouring federal money into tax credits and developing charging infrastructure. But there are still bumps on the road to an electric-vehicle America. Charles Lane, Catherine Rampell and Megan McArdle talk about how to navigate them.Read Megan McArdle’s latest column on EVs: The best way to get everyone into electric cars? Hint: It's not a mandate. ...2024-03-2719 min
Two Think MinimumNavigating Technological Change: TikTok, AI Bias, and Societal Adjustments with Megan McArdleThe latest episode of the TPI Two Think Minimum podcast featured guest Megan McArdle, discussing pressing issues at the intersection of technology and society. The podcast covered several topics related to technology, policy, and societal impact, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the implications of technological advancements and regulatory actions. Key topics included the proposed U.S. legislation to ban or force a sale of TikTok over national security concerns, the biases detected in Google's AI system Gemini that favored certain political perspectives, and the broader societal adjustments that may be required as AI transforms various industries and jobs.2024-03-2553 min
EconTalkWhat Does "Unbiased" Mean in the Digital World? (with Megan McArdle)Listen as Megan McArdle and EconTalk's Russ Roberts use Google's new AI entrant Gemini as the starting point for a discussion about the future of our culture in the shadow of AI bias. They also discuss the tension between rules and discretion in Western society and why the ultimate answer to AI bias can't be found in technology.
2024-03-251h 12Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Abha Bhattarai, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Abha Bhattarai, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about inflation concerns, Trump’s rhetoric on immigration and friction between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 22, 2024.2024-03-2230 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Aaron Blake, Megan McArdle and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Aaron Blake, Megan McArdle and Jennifer Rubin about Donald Trump’s New Hampshire primary win, Nikki Haley’s strategy to remain viable, President Biden’s push to tout the economy’s strength and the stakes for the 2024 presidential election.
Conversation recorded on Friday, January 26, 2023.2024-01-2627 minWashington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Megan McArdle and David Von DrehleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Megan McArdle and David Von Drehle about Antony Blinken’s trip to the Middle East and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s first week on the job.
Conversation recorded on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.2023-11-0326 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ruth Marcus and Megan McArdleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ruth Marcus and Megan McArdle about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech at the United Nations, the likelihood of another government shutdown and Donald Trump’s decision to skip Republican primary debates.2023-09-2228 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergBad Idea, Old IdeaMegan McArdle returns to the Remnant today for a discussion that has the luxury of being detached from current events. Things operate at a high level of abstraction throughout—even the rank punditry is more nerdishly academic than usual—as she and Jonah analyze and debate a handful of topics that seem to render him increasingly despondent. Can resentment among elites explain Donald Trump’s success? Do ideas actually matter, or have all intellectuals wasted their lives? Just how ugly should we expect 2024 to be? And can Jonah outrun his ongoing mid-life crisis in a ramshackle RV?Show N...2023-09-131h 19
Gender: A Wider Lens129 - Is “Gender-Affirming Care” an Oedipus TrapIn this episode, Stella & Sasha explore the concept of an Oedipus Trap, inspired by a podcast with Megan McArdle (see below). Sasha and Stella apply this psychological concept to the issue of childhood transition and how so many people involved might refuse to face their own mistakes or acknowledge their own accountability to the consequences of gender-affirming care. In her opinion piece for the Washington Post (linked below), Megan McArdle describes the oedipus trap as “There are some mistakes no one can live with, no matter how innocently they were made…Thus the trap: If you have made...2023-09-011h 08
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Eugene RobinsonOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Eugene Robinson about Trump’s third indictment and how the GOP presidential field is trying to gain ground on the former president.
Conversation recorded on Friday, August 4, 2023.2023-08-0427 min
The Mona Charen ShowA Class Full of Frenchmen?The Washington Post's Megan McArdle joins to discuss the pros and (mostly) cons of affirmative action. Also, will anyone watch August's GOP debate? Who will show up? Plus, in our highlights/lowlights segment, Linda points to a new draconian law in Florida that targets undocumented immigrants and those who employ them.
highlights/lowlights
Linda's:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/migrant-workers-flee-florida-as-new-immigration-law-takes-effect-94796abf
Bill's:
https://echeloninsights.com/in-the-news/june-2023-omnibus/
Megan's:
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-seeks-community-input-on-crime-problems/
Damon's:
https://www.theatlantic...2023-07-0755 min
First LookFirst Look with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Jennifer Rubin about the legal and political challenges facing Donald Trump regarding his latest indictment and Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia.
Conversation recorded on Friday, June 16, 20232023-06-1628 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Jennifer RubinOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Jennifer Rubin about the legal and political challenges facing Donald Trump regarding his latest indictment and Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia.
Conversation recorded on Friday, June 16, 20232023-06-1628 minEconTalkMegan McArdle on the Oedipus TrapWhen physician Walter Freeman died in 1972, he still believed that lobotomies were the best treatment for mental illness. A pioneer in the method, he was a deeply confident and charismatic man who eagerly spread the technique in America, long after the rise of alternative treatments that were less destructive. Listen as journalist Megan McArdle and EconTalk's Russ Roberts discuss what McArdle calls the "Oedipus Trap": mistakes that no one can live with, even if they were innocently made, and how admitting such mistakes to ourselves is nearly impossible. They also discuss the complexity of the credo, "follow the science."2023-03-201h 14
"World of DaaS"Megan McArdle: Markets, Monopolies & InnovationAuren and Megan discuss some of the less obvious factors that contributed to the superheated economy of the last decade. Megan breaks down how she thinks about monopolies in the tech sector and explains one of the most misunderstood things about markets. Megan also shares some of her insights on politics and culture. She explains how one of the most popular negotiation techniques in politics almost never works, how companies should think about cancellation mobs, and why there’s no point having a pen name on the internet anymore. Worl...2023-02-281h 07
First LookFirst Look for January 27 with The Post’s John Hudson, Megan McArdle and E.J. DionneOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s John Hudson, Megan McArdle and E.J. Dionne about efforts to increase military aid to Ukraine, whether a recession is looming and potential Republican presidential candidates.
Conversation recorded on Friday, January 27, 2023.2023-01-2728 min
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for January 27 with The Post’s John Hudson, Megan McArdle and E.J. DionneOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s John Hudson, Megan McArdle and E.J. Dionne about efforts to increase military aid to Ukraine, whether a recession is looming and potential Republican presidential candidates.
Conversation recorded on Friday, January 27, 2023.2023-01-2728 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergI See YouThe Remnant kicks off 2023 in appropriately rank fashion today, as Megan McArdle returns to the program for some eggheady musings on what the new year could bring for our legislative branch, parties, and broader political culture. She and Jonah begin by examining the state of Congress and what we can do to fix it, before turning to some pressing questions. Will cryptocurrency conquer the world? How does transparency harm institutions? And will the Republican Party start inching back toward sanity anytime soon?Show Notes:- Megan’s page at the Washington Post- Jo...2023-01-041h 23
Washington Post LiveFirst Look with Sarah Kaplan, Megan McArdle and Stephen StrombergOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Sarah Kaplan, Megan McArdle and Stephen Stromberg about combatting climate change and the role of the private and public sectors in reducing carbon emissions.
Conversations recorded on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.2022-12-0929 min
First LookFirst Look with Sarah Kaplan, Megan McArdle and Stephen StrombergOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Sarah Kaplan, Megan McArdle and Stephen Stromberg about combatting climate change and the role of the private and public sectors in reducing carbon emissions.
Conversations recorded on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.2022-12-0929 min
The Mona Charen ShowHe Is a Sucking Black Hole of Disaster (with Megan McArdle)Republicans know the 'Trump magic' isn't working, so when is the party going to get rid of him? Plus, ground zero in the midterms meme warfare, the politics of student loan relief, and special segment "What Are You Watching?" Megan McArdle and guest host Sonny Bunch join the panel.
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Heat Death of the Universe157 - Do The Chinese Even Bury Their Dead?Chuck Schumer's gang blows all of our minds (and our genitalia). Pizza, pizza. A North Carolina school district will install safes full of AR-15s to help the underfunded police. Malcolm Gladwell secures his position as an absolute piece of shit. Monetarily-mediated AI friendships are on the rise. Megan McArdle tries to cover her neocon core with philosopher name-dropping. Gig economy will destroy us all. Prisons manage to find more areas to profit from. Joe Rogan and some dipshit standup named Theo try to crack the case of 'China's Bad Becuz' only to reach the most hilarious of conclusions.2022-08-101h 37
The Democracy GroupInflation! Recession? Untangling the Economy. Megan McArdle | How Do We Fix It?Inflation is through the roof. Stocks are through the floor. Most economists say that a recession is likely to hit soon or is already here. Add to this the economic impact of the Ukraine invasion, an entitlements crisis with the possible bankruptcy of Medicare and Social Security trust funds in the coming years, and today's weird housing market. In this episode, we discuss all these, plus the tough choices now facing the Federal Reserve, political dysfunction in Washington, disruption of global supply chains, and the roots of the inflation crisis.Our guest is Washington Post columnist Meg...2022-07-2031 min
How Do We Fix It?Inflation! Recession? Untangling the Economy. Megan McArdleInflation is through the roof. Stocks are through the floor. Most economists say that a recession is likely to hit soon or is already here. Add to this the economic impact of the Ukraine invasion, an entitlements crisis with the possible bankruptcy of Medicare and Social Security trust funds in the coming years, and today's weird housing market. In this episode, we discuss all these, plus the tough choices now facing the Federal Reserve, political dysfunction in Washington, disruption of global supply chains, and the roots of the inflation crisis.Our guest is Washington Po...2022-07-0831 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergThe Fierce Arrogance of NowMegan McArdle is back on the Remnant to explore the Dobbs decision, the culture war over sex and gender, and America’s rising crime. Dingos and the innocence of childhood are also discussed, though you’ll have to tune in to see whether Jonah is willing to divulge more information about his youthful exploits as a supernumerary actor. How should the legislative and judicial branches balance their responsibilities? What does the future hold for the transgender movement? And what would Megan’s criminal justice reform agenda look like? Show Notes:- Megan’s page at t...2022-06-301h 33
Washington Post LiveFirst Look for May 13 with Jonathan Capehart, Damian Paletta, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdleOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Damian Paletta, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about the latest inflation numbers, the state of the stock market, upcoming midterms and the future of abortion.2022-05-1328 min
First LookDamian Paletta, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle on the latest inflation numbers and upcoming midtermsOn Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Damian Paletta, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about the latest inflation numbers, the state of the stock market, upcoming midterms and the future of abortion.
Recorded on Friday, May 13, 20222022-05-1328 min
Booknotes+Ep. 61 Megan McArdle, Washington Post ColumnistMegan McArdle has been a columnist for the Washington Post since 2018. She has described herself as a right-leaning libertarian. At the same time, she says she's actually a social liberal. Megan McArdle graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English literature in 1994 and worked for several start-ups before getting an MBA from the University of Chicago. She started her professional writing career as a blogger in November 2001. Since then, Ms. McArdle has written for the Economist, the Atlantic, Newsweek, and Bloomberg View. In a recent column in the Washington Post, writing about today's journalism, she said: "...2022-05-101h 04The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergMr. PopularityAfter providing an update on his absence this week, Jonah begins today’s Ruminant on a note of uncertainty: He hasn’t decided whether an Elon Musk Twitter takeover is something we should welcome or fear. His mind is also occupied by the idea raised by Megan McArdle that Americans are increasingly “sidestepping institutions” in their daily lives, as well as Matt Continetti’s perspective on the term “right-winger.” Plus, tune in for a predictably nerdy disquisition on populism and why an old-fashioned liberal ethos is what separates conservatism from statism. Show Notes:- The Remnant with Meg...2022-04-161h 04The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergMitch Daniels for God-KingLive from the Windy City, Jonah returns to the Remnant driver’s seat. He’s joined by Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle, who has plenty of thoughts on America’s strange plague of mobocratic thinking and workplace safetyism. The pair also explore Jonah’s distaste for public sector unions, Megan’s opposition to student loan forgiveness, and the circumstances in which populism can be put to good use. Plus, for all you bingo cardholders, there’s plenty of dingo discussion and kvetching about primaries mixed in.Show Notes:- Megan’s page at the Washington Post- M...2022-04-081h 15
UCL Political Science EventsPOLICY AND PRACTICE - Free and Fair? The State of Election Integrity in AmericaIn this panel discussion, three leading experts—Sarah Isgur (The Dispatch), Megan McArdle (Washington Post), and Matthew Weil (Bipartisan Policy Center)—will examine the causes of distrust in American elections and investigate its broader impact on the resilience of U.S. democracy.About the speakers:Sarah Isgur is a staff writer and host of the legal podcast Advisory Opinions for The Dispatch, a professor at George Washington's School of Media and Public Affairs and George Mason Law School, a contributing editor at Politico, and an ABC News contributor. She most recently served in the Department of Jus...2022-03-041h 13
Politics + Media 101The Washington Post's Megan McArdle on the Economy, Science, and Limited GovernmentA live audience interviews Megan McArdle, of the Washington Post, about the economy, science, and limited government. Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live2022-01-1734 minEconTalkMegan McArdle on Belonging, Home, and National IdentityAfter being stranded with a bunch of Brits for eight hours at a German airport in 2016, journalist Megan McArdle felt that Brexit was going to happen. The giveaway? Not the concerns over economics or politics. Rather, it was about something far more elemental: in whom they could place their trust. Join the journalist and Washington Post columnist for a discussion with EconTalk host Russ Roberts of the late British philosopher Roger Scruton's poetic exploration of home and nation, Where We Are: The State of Britain Now, and a discussion of why, when it comes to loyalties, it's our mates...2021-12-271h 20
Razib Khan's Unsupervised LearningMegan McArdle: Escape from New York Subscribe now Give a gift subscription Share This week on Unsupervised Learning author and Washington Post columnist (and former blogger) Megan McArdle join Razib for a wide-ranging conversation reflecting on our reemergence after the year and a half ordeal of COVID lockdowns, rising violent crime rates, defunding policing, and the preposterous genetic distribution on Trantor, capital of Isaac Asimov’s Galactic Empire. An urbanite who has spent her life in the US’s own imperial capital cities - New York City, where she grew up in the 70’s and 80’s, and Washington D.C., wh...2021-12-161h 30
The Mona Charen ShowWhoa, those Cuomo woes.The Washington Post's Megan McArdle returns to B2D to discuss Cuomo, the eviction moratorium, and whether the left's power in the Democratic party exceeds its grass roots popularity.
Special Guests: Bill Galston, Damon Linker, Linda Chavez, and Megan McArdle.
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The Great AntidoteMegan McArdle on FailureSend us a textMegan McArdle, economic columnist at the Washington Post, joins us this week to discuss her ideas on personal failure, and why it is such an important and crucial part of development and growth.Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.2021-06-031h 12
PRESS RUNStop shaming workersIf you’d prefer to listen to today’s newsletter, click play. If you’ve been enjoying ad-free PRESS RUN since its launch, or have just recently become a reader, please consider subscribing for $6 a month. Thanks!Stay healthy. Be kind. Workers suddenly enjoy newfound clout in the emerging post-pandemic economy. With lots of employers desperate to fill a stockpile of new positions as retail outlets spring back to life in a vaccinated America, a short-term worker shortage has emerged. Republicans and their business community friends are furious, blaming a lazy workfo...2021-05-1708 min
Principal McArdle’s Weekly PodcastPrincipal McArdle’s Weekly Update - 4/9/21My Guests This Week:.Treasure Hunter: AJ Schmidt.Varsity Cheer Spotlight: Logan Shirley, Megan Rinker & Morgan Beverly .Knowledgeable Knights: Gunner Alquist & Wade Dziedzic.Thank you for listening to S2 E26 from Oatkan Knight Country! Go Knights!2021-04-0938 min
The Accredited Canadian's ToolkitACT 23 - AdaptabilityToday I is my birthday, and this has caused me pause for reflection over the year it has been. The pandemic has disrupted life to a degree no one thought possible, and has provided an opportunity to test for personal resilience and adaptive ability. The K shaped recovery is real, with many people doing very well, and many people suffering. My observations have been that those with the proclivity to learn have quickly acquired the skills needed to thrive, while those unwilling or unable to learn are being left further and further behind. Those able to adapt thrive, those wh...2021-04-0704 minEconTalkMegan McArdle on Catastrophes and the PandemicWhether it's a pandemic or a Texas-sized ice storm that leaves millions of people without power, we'd like to avoid a repetition. Megan McArdle of the Washington Post talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the challenge of learning the right lessons from the current crisis in order to prevent the next one. McArdle argues that we frequently learn the wrong lessons from the past in trying to prevent the harm from the catastrophes that might be waiting in our future.
2021-03-221h 18
Wisdom of CrowdsEpisode 43: Mending What's TornIs 1/6 our new 9/11? Are we in danger of making decisions in the heat of the moment that we will come to regret? Is the United States splitting apart fatally? And what will there after COVID be like? Megan McArdle, the person most responsible for the invention of Wisdom of Crowds, joins Shadi and Damir to chew over our post-insurrection reality. Reading List: "Why we should be frightened by tech companies’ censoring of conservatives," Megan McArdle (Washington Post) "Trump fed off the establishment’s moral outrage. So did his followers," Megan McArdle (Washington Post) "Trump's Exit...2021-01-141h 40
I Have No Idea What I'm Doing - NewS04:E11 – "SBOOBS"Noshing on a smack barm pey wet, thinking about TaB.
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Andrew’s live-tasting of Milk Tea
Always buy herbs and scallions
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I Have No Idea What I'm DoingS04:E11 – "SBOOBS"
Noshing on a smack barm pey wet, thinking about TaB.
This episode of I Have No Idea What I'm Doing is sponsored by:
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Andrew’s live-tasting of Milk Tea
Always buy herbs and scallions
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iPhones
RIP TaB
Coca-Cola Will Discontinue Tab After Nearly 60 Years - The New York Times
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The Comedy Cellar: Live from the TableMegan McArdleAuthor, journalist (The Economist, The Atlantic, The New York Times) and Washington Post columnist, Megan McArdle. Use the code (COMEDYCELLAR) and Mybookie will double your first deposit at https://bit.ly/MB_COMEDYCELLAR2020-08-301h 31
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergJane Galt and Me Part IIToday, we present the second part of Jonah’s conversation with Washington Post opinion columnist Megan McArdle. The punditry was just too rank, so their conversation became a two-episode-long saga. In addition to some COVID punditry, some women’s issues, and some libertoid-speak, they also reminisce on their shared old stomping ground, New York City, and how it has changed.
Show Notes:
-Susan Hennessey calling out people who say Kamala Harris is too ambitious
-Megan on Stephanie Cutter for the Daily Beast
-Truly terrifying GDP numbers
-Vin...2020-08-0644 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergJane Galt and Me Part IIn a world where people run amok on the internet screaming their heads off, Megan McArdle stands (or in this case, sits by a microphone) as a model for the cool and collected. After a pre-game round of dog talk, Megan and Jonah settle in for some candid words on bread, being nice, and feminism — commentary so well-informed, we’re posting Megan twice in one week.
Show Notes:
-The Big Tech Four vs. Congress
-Maxine Waters asks a particularly garbled question to Bank of America
-“The Great Relearn...2020-08-051h 06
How Do We Fix It?The Problem With Cancel Culture: Megan McArdleWe’ve all canceled something. Whether it’s a subscription, a vacation, or a date, cancelling or erasing a person? It seems so brutal. So unforgiving and final.It’s no surprise that cancel culture began on social media. Supporters say they are targeting people, companies and institutions for endorsing systems of racism, inequality, and bigotry. Opponents of cancel culture argue that this form of shaming causes personal injury, stifles debate and is a chilling threat to free speech.In this episode, we speak with opinion columnist Megan McArdle of The Washington Post, who wrot...2020-07-1736 min
Modlin Global Analysis NewsletterWhat are you Reading?What are you Reading? In recent months the Covid-19 has restricted many of our usual activities, and many of us have used some extra time by turning to “beach reads.” Considering the circumstances, I would say beach reads are the books that you can enjoy, even if you have no beach to rest your toes in. You can always have something engaging to read. (P.S. I am not really a big beach reader) This week I talk about an assortment of books I have enjoyed over the years. Please leave a comment about some books you have e...2020-07-1305 minPrincipal McArdle’s Weekly PodcastPrincipal McArdle’s Weekly Podcast-6/12/20My Guests This Week:.Student Check-In- Megan, Alli & Sammy Privatera.Community Check-In- Rose Sherman & Virginia Bennetti.Staff Check-In - Mrs. Debbie Miller.Social Media Pick of the Week.Thank you for listening to S1 E36 from Oatkan Knight Country! Go Knights!2020-06-1241 min
Something You Should KnowSYSK Choice: Fixing Flaws in Your Thinking & the Good News About FailureMany grocery stores now boast that they sell “locally grown” produce. Perhaps you’ve wondered just how local it is – where does that locally grown produce actually come from? We begin this episode with an explanation of just how far away produce can originate and still be called – locally grown. http://time.com/2970505/organic-misconception-local/Also, let’s take a look at how you think. In particular, a look at the flaws in how you think. Matthew May is an innovation strategist, speaker and author of, Winning the Brain Game: Fixing the 7 Fatal Flaws of Thinking (http://amzn.to/2tRYBiL...2020-04-1144 min
Rebuilding with Jay WaltherRebuilding 014 Be GratefulBe grateful. No matter how awful your life seems at the moment, you have something to be grateful for. Focus on it with the laser-like, single-minded devotion of a dog eyeing a porterhouse.
You have been granted 2 billion seconds on this planet, give or take. You are a billionaire! Many billionaires, however, squander most of their fortune on bitter recriminations about how unfair everything is. Many of them are right, and it really is unfair. But you won’t get a refund from the universe for the time you spent brooding about the unfairness. You lose them ju...2019-12-0400 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergEpisode 116: Megan McArdle vs. the Argle-BargleWashington Post columnist Megan McArdle returns to the Remnant to discuss the controversy over women’s soccer, the stupidities of the modern Internet, and the virtues of owning a dog. Shownotes “Why the debate about equal pay for U.S. women’s soccer isn’t that clear cut” – Megan McArdle Forbes: The richest people in the world 2019 … Continue reading Episode 116: Megan McArdle vs. the Argle-Bargle →2019-07-111h 10
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergEpisode 116: Megan McArdle vs. the Argle-BargleWashington Post columnist Megan McArdle returns to the Remnant to discuss the controversy over women’s soccer, the stupidities of the modern Internet, and the virtues of owning a dog. Shownotes “Why the debate about equal pay for U.S. women’s soccer isn’t that clear cut” – Megan McArdle Forbes: The richest people in the world 2019 … Continue reading Episode 116: Megan McArdle vs. the Argle-Bargle →
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-07-111h 12
How Do We Fix It?The Green New Deal Unpacked: Megan McArdleRepresentative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez didn't waste any time getting started in Congress. The first-term Democrat boldly proposed The Green New Deal, one of the most ambitious policy proposals in decades.Precise details are fuzzy, but the broad strokes suggest that the Green New Deal calls on the federal government to ban virtually all fossil fuels, replace most cars and airplanes with trains and other forms of public transportation, build a smart electricity grid, strengthen trade unions, retrofit every building in the country, give everyone free college, free healthcare, and a guaranteed job.But would it...2019-03-0823 min
Democracy ForumDemocracy Forum 2/15/19The Free Press and a Functioning Democracy Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne We talk about democracy, journalism, the state of play in American news. Can fact-based journalism survive? Can democracy survive otherwise? Guests: Earl Brechlin, Earl was the founding editor of the Mount Desert Islander. friendsofacadia.org/news/friends-acadia-welcomes-earl-brechlin-communications-director/ Burt Neuborne, Burt Neuborne is the Norman Dorsen Professor of Civil Liberties and founding Legal Director of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School. He is the author of the book, Madison’s Music, that explores a deep reading of the Fi...2019-02-1500 min
The Thought Show#MeToo: Part TwoThe hashtag MeToo swept across social media in 2017 as victims of sexual harassment spoke out to show how prevalent sexual harassment is within society.
The trending team are joined by Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle, author Kirsty Allison, gender justice specialist Natalie Collins and from journalist and activist, Meghna Pant to discuss the movement and whether there is space for both men and women to come forward with their stories.
More or Less: Getting Creative with Statistics
How big are your testicles and what does that mean? Data journalist and self-confessed ‘Queen of too much information’ Mona Chalabi talks to Tim...2018-08-0249 min
Trending#MeToo: What’s Next? (Part 2 of 2)We look at what lies ahead for #MeToo, the hashtag which became a world movement in October 2017.In the second of a two-part series, we have a panel discussion with Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle, author Kirsty Allison and gender justice specialist Natalie Collins. We hear from journalist and activist, Meghna Pant who describes an incident known as “eve teasing”, a common term used in some South Asian countries to encompass a wide variety of sexual street harassment. We also explore place of men in the #MeToo debate after American actor Terry Crews appeared before the...2018-07-2723 min
Illennials PodcastEpisode 13 - The Laser South Feat. Ben Powell (2/21/18)This week on the Illenials Podcast we are joined again by Ben Powell to discuss current events and pick apart our collapsing civilization. Topics discussed include:
-america's messy and racialized history with gun control
-guns will not protect you from a predator drone
-the alt-right's reaction
-megan mcardle: red army commander
-putting armed veterans in our schools
-SHTR, the app for stopping school shootings
-the 8-hour saga of quinn norton, nazi best-friender
-drake's charity in "god's plan" shows us how bad the system is
-politico endorses slavery
-SLVR
-the laser south
Smith can be found on Twitter as https://twitter...2018-02-2155 minEconTalkMegan McArdle on Internet Shaming and Online MobsAuthor and journalist Megan McArdle of Bloomberg View talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about how the internet has allowed a new kind of shaming via social media and how episodes of bad behavior live on because Google's memory is very, very good. McArdle discusses the implications this new reality has on how we behave at work and how people protect and maintain their reputations in a world where nothing is forgotten and seemingly little is forgiven.
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How Do We Fix It?#13 Fix It Shorts: Why Fixing Health Care Is So Hard"It's back to square one" says the Wall Street Journal after the collapse of Republican proposals to repeal and replace The Affordable Care Act. President Trump says his plan is to "let Obamacare fail." This episode looks at how any reform of America's healthcare system - whether by Republicans or Democrats - is so difficult. Whether it's controlling costs, rationing care or extending coverage to all, there are no easy answers. Today, the future of healthcare is uncertain and coverage for many millions of people hangs in the balance.Our guest, Megan McArdle, a columnist at Bloomberg View explains why Th...2017-07-2014 min
How Do We Fix It?#10 Fix It Shorts: What We Learned in Our First 100 episodesFor Jim and Richard "How Do We Fix It? has been a great big learning experience. From how to switch careers to the search for meaning and the importance of speaking to strangers, our guests have proposed many smart, practical solutions. And they've also challenged conventional wisdom.Our podcast invites listeners to get into their discomfort zone as a way of being more receptive to change. Jim starts this show revealing what he learned from David McRaney, host of "You Are Not So Smart," - a podcast about psychology. David told us about our deep attachment to confirmation bias - whe...2017-05-0413 min
Hudson Institute Events PodcastKleptocracy and Democracy Debate Series: The Crisis of Big Money MediaMartha Bayles and Megan McArdle debate whether it is time to rein in kleptocrats who try to dominate the world's media. Jeffrey Gedmin moderates.
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Conversations with TylerFuchsia Dunlop on Chinese Food, Culture, and TravelFor centuries, China has treated its cuisine with a reverence and delight that is only just starting to emerge with Western “foodie” culture. No one understands this better than Fuchsia Dunlop, who has spent her career learning about the fantastic diversity in Chinese food, and who is one of Tyler’s favorite writers on any subject. She joined Tyler over dinner at one of his favorite restaurants in DC to talk about all aspects of how to truly enjoy Chinese food, including where to visit, how to order, the few key ingredients to keep in your pantry, her fa...2016-11-161h 15
Free ThoughtsThe Statrix: How Government Warps Our Perception of the WorldWhat is the “Statrix”? How does government warp our perception of the world around us? How does it disproportionately affect the poor?Trevor Burrus talks about the “Statrix,” a portmanteau of the state and the concept of an artificial world made popular in the 1999 action/sci-fi movie The Matrix. Show Notes and Further ReadingTrevor mentions the recent spate of track problems and fires that have been plaguing Washington D.C.’s metro system, which led to the creation of this website, ismetroonfire.com. He also explains this song by the Kingston Trio, which was me...2016-06-1056 min
How Do We Fix It?#38 Why Obamacare Might Collapse: Megan McArdle: How Do We Fix It?For its opponents, Obamacare is a disaster - a classic exampleof over-reach by an Administration that wants to expand the sizeand scope of the Federal government.Supporters say The Affordable Care Act is a triumph, benefitingcountless millions of Americans, while reducing the threat ofpersonal bankruptcies in medical emergencies crippling healthcarecosts."We have decreased the rate ofthe uninsured by about a third," says our guest Megan McArdle, acolumnist at Bloomberg View. But Obamacare poses apotentially fatal threat."What people are doing is they're gaming the system." Some withhealth emergencies, who have inadequate medical insurance a...2016-02-1734 min
ABI PodcastEpisode 143 - Exploring How Failure Can Lead to SuccessExploring How Failure Can Lead to Success
The latest ABI Podcast features ABI Executive Director Sam Gerdano speaking with Bloomberg View writer Megan McArdle, author of The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success. Based on her research of both personal and business failure, McArdle provides examples of how businesses and consumers have built a fresh start after financial disaster. The new book from Viking Press is set for release on February 11.2015-06-0421 minFree ThoughtsThe Up Side of DownMegan McArdle joins us to talk about her new book The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well is the Key to Success (2014). We don’t tend to think of failure as a good thing. But McArdle says that recognizing failure—and in some cases embracing it—is a crucial part of what makes American culture, markets, and society successful. But she also says we’re getting worse at dealing with failure. Is the world too fragile to tolerate failure now?Show Notes and Further ReadingMegan McArdle, The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well is the...2014-07-1459 min
Relish: This Transformative Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.The Up Side of Down by Megan McArdlePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/296561to listen full audiobooks.
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Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void, clinging...2014-06-0510h 30Discover This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook — Perfect In The Car.The Up Side of Down by Megan McArdlePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/296561to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Up Side of Down
Author: Megan McArdle
Narrator: Mia Barron
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes
Release date: June 5, 2014
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void, clinging...2014-06-0510h 30Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Learn Something New, Thought-Provoking ListensThe Up Side of Down by Megan McArdlePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/296561to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Up Side of Down
Author: Megan McArdle
Narrator: Mia Barron
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes
Release date: June 5, 2014
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Thought-Provoking Listens
Publisher's Summary:
Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void, clinging...2014-06-0510h 30
How to Listen to Full Audiobook in Nostalgia Radio, Crime & MysteryThe Up Side of Down by Megan McArdle | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Up Side of Down
Author: Megan McArdle
Narrator: Mia Barron
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-05-14
Publisher: Whole Story Audio
Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs
Summary:
Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives.
Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void, clinging to a relationship that...2014-06-0510h 37Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentThe Up Side of Down by Megan McArdlePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/296561to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Up Side of Down
Author: Megan McArdle
Narrator: Mia Barron
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes
Release date: June 5, 2014
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void, clinging...2014-06-0510h 30
Access Unmissable Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentThe Up Side of Down by Megan McArdlePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/296561 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Up Side of Down Author: Megan McArdle Narrator: Mia Barron Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 30 minutes Release date: June 5, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void...2014-06-0503 min
EconTalk Archives, 2014McAfee, McArdle, and Ohanian on the Future of WorkAndrew McAfee, Megan McArdle, and Lee Ohanian talk with EconTalk host Russ Roberts on the future of work. Recorded before a live audience at the 33rd Santa Barbara Economic Summit, the conversation begins with each participant making a brief set of remarks on the topic. Topics discussed include the traits that might be rewards in a world of smart machines, reforming the educational system to prepare people for the changing economy, reforming immigration, and policies that might help the labor market work more effectively.2014-06-0200 minEconTalkAndrew McAfee, Megan McArdle, and Lee Ohanian on the Future of WorkAndrew McAfee, Megan McArdle, and Lee Ohanian talk with EconTalk host Russ Roberts on the future of work. Recorded before a live audience at the 33rd Santa Barbara Economic Summit, the conversation begins with each participant making a brief set of remarks on the topic. Topics discussed include the traits that might be rewards in a world of smart machines, reforming the educational system to prepare people for the changing economy, reforming immigration, and policies that might help the labor market work more effectively.
2014-06-021h 19EconTalk Archives, 2014McArdle on Failure, Success, and the Up Side of DownMegan McArdle of Bloomberg View and author of The Up Side of Down talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about her book. McArdle argues that failure is a crucial part of success in personal life and in the large economy. Topics covered include the psychology of failure, unemployment, and bankruptcy and parole.2014-04-2100 minEconTalkMegan McArdle on Failure, Success, and the Up Side of DownMegan McArdle of Bloomberg View and author of The Up Side of Down talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about her book. McArdle argues that failure is a crucial part of success in personal life and in the large economy. Topics covered include the psychology of failure, unemployment, and bankruptcy and parole.
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Political GabfestThe Political Gabfest: The We Are Invincible EditionSlate's Political Gabfest, featuring David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Bloomberg View columnist Megan McArdle. This week: U.S. foreign policy, Obamacare by the numbers, and McArdle's new book, The Up Side of Down.
Show notes at www.slate.com/gabfest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-03-211h 06
The Kathryn Zox ShowThe Up Side of Down and Daughters in DangerKathryn interviews Bloomberg columnist and blogger Megan McArdle, author of “The Up Side of Down: Why Failing is the Key to Success”. One of the most popular business and economics bloggers for more than a decade, McArdle makes the case that success - in business and in life - is largely contingent on how quickly and nimbly we learn from our mistakes. She appears regularly on MSNBC, Fox News, and NPR. Kathryn also interviews family and youth advocate Elayne Bennett, author of “Daughters in Danger: Helping Our Girls Thrive in Today’s Culture”. According to the Centers for Disease Control 22% of girls a...2014-03-0556 min
Talk CocktailThe Up Side of DownHow many of us have taken great leaps out of fear? How often has a failure, or being fired, or jilted resulted in being forced to take actions that turned out to be positively life changing? Often in our personal journey, when we get lost in the wilderness, that is what finally brings us home.
As Bill Gates, unquestionably one of our most successful entrepreneurs has said, “it’s fine to celebrate success, but more important are the lessons of failure.”
In the startup world, entrepreneurs are taught to fail quickly, learn and move on. We all get advice, b...2014-02-1528 min
Get Audiobook in Business, Career SkillsThe Up Side of Down by Megan McArdle | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The Up Side of Down
Author: Megan McArdle
Narrator: Mia Barron
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-11-14
Publisher: Recorded Books
Genres: Business, Career Skills
Summary:
For fans of Drive, Outliers, and Daring Greatly, a counterintuitive, paradigm-shifting new take on what makes people and companies succeed.
Most new products fail. So do most small businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. So what determines who will bounce back and follow up...2014-02-1110h 38
Zócalo Public SquareMegan McArdle, In Defense of FailureAmericans may worship success, but we’re also good at failing. Nearly three-quarters of all Americans have considered starting their own businesses — compared to fewer than half of Europeans. Silicon Valley executives highlight rather than bury their collapsed start-ups on their resumes. Our corporate and personal bankruptcy systems are the most generous in the world, and New Deal-era financial safeguards let banks collapse without destroying sound institutions or personal wealth. But has the latest economic crisis left us longing for a failure-free system — one in which some organizations are too big to fail, and one that is immune from the natura...2010-10-121h 01
EconTalk Archives, 2009McArdle on Debt and Self-RestraintMegan McArdle, who writes the blog Asymmetrical Information at The Atlantic, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about debt and the challenge of self-restraint. She discusses her recent Atlantic article on her experience at a Dave Ramsey personal finance seminar, how it affected her life, and the psychology of self-restraint. The conversation concludes with a discussion of debt and savings during the Great Depression and the current national debt of the United States.2009-12-0700 minEconTalkMegan McArdle on Debt and Self-RestraintMegan McArdle, who writes the blog Asymmetrical Information at The Atlantic, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about debt and the challenge of self-restraint. She discusses her recent Atlantic article on her experience at a Dave Ramsey personal finance seminar, how it affected her life, and the psychology of self-restraint. The conversation concludes with a discussion of debt and savings during the Great Depression and the current national debt of the United States.
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