Best BKNL Productions LLC Podcasts (2025)

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The Ethics of AI: Who is Making the Rules? 31:36

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Send us a text In this episode we have a thought provoking discussion with Isabel Koval. A recent graduate of the University of Cambridge with masters degree in the Ethics of AI, Isabel shares why the AI hype may be overblown. More importantly, she describes multiple ethical concerns associated with this rapidly developing technology.…

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The 1,085% Increase in CEO Pay: A Problem of Too Many Zeros 29:14

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Send us a text In the episode we explore CEO Pay - misaligned from performance and multiples above CEO pay of comparable non-US companies. From 1978 to 2023, CEO pay increased by 1,085%. During that span of time average worker pay increased 24%. By 2023 the ratio of CEO pay to average worker pay reached 290:1. The increased in CEO pay corresponds w…

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AI, Productivity, and Your Job 31:27

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Send us a text In this episode TCNJ and NYU alum Christian Balevski - working at the intersection. of software engineering, innovation and emerging technology in finance - discusses the use and future of AI in the workplace. Christian connects the dots between AI and project ROI and discusses how students may want to consider the role of AI in thei…

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Everyone Wants All Of Your Money All Of The Time 25:44

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Send us a text Sellers bombard us with messages to buy, buy, buy — and the resulting consumption culture drives America’s economy. Consumer spending makes up about 68% of our GDP, far more than in Germany, Denmark, or Canada. But here’s the catch: the top 10% of U.S. households account for nearly half of all that spending. What happens when the bot…

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It’s the Economy, Stupid 28:12

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Send us a text Some economists and business leaders remain (overly) optimistic about the economy. Here we bring look at diverse sets of data and conclude that consumers do not share that optimism and for good reason.By BKNL Productions LLC

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The Amazon Effect and The Unknown Cost of Convenience 28:40

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Send us a text In this episode we explore not just what Amazon has done to alter consumer behavior, which is considerable, but also what it might continue to do moving forward. Adam Smith worried about the ability of sellers to control or influence the market.By BKNL Productions LLC

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Local Government Gives You Your Money’s Worth 41:04

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Send us a text In this episode we interview Brian Levine, a three-term mayor of a NJ town and former council member. Brian is a Republican who got elected and re-elected in a town that typically votes overwhelmingly Democrat. Good local government helps make our lives better.By BKNL Productions LLC

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Inflation: Not on the Menu Please! 27:54

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Send us a text In this episode we explore the causes of inflation and the potential harm to consumers. We include a look at interest rates, which tend to be used as a tool against inflation.By BKNL Productions LLC

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Trouble With Tariffs 27:54

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Send us a text Here we look at the risks and limited reward of broad tariffs, the disfunction of an unclear tariff policy, and the usefulness of selected, shorter-term tariffs.By BKNL Productions LLC

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Private Equity and Public Harm 31:03

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Send us a text In this episode we explore an aspect of private equity investments that have raised concerns regarding their impact on prices, employees, and communities.By BKNL Productions LLC

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Crafting a Career: Is Education Overrated 28:41

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Send us a text In this episode we explore the changing job outlook and the role of higher education.By BKNL Productions LLC

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Everyday Consumers and the Lost American Dream 29:36

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Send us a text In this episode we look at the impact of increasing income and wealth disparities and prices on consumer spending. For example, the top 10% of all US households now accounts for 50% of consumer spending and the average house price ($500K) is now six times median household income ($80,020). In 1955 the average house price was 2.5 time…

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Laid Off: Researchers, Innovators, and the Department That Fixes Stuff 28:11

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Send us a text This episode digs into the current enthusiasm for government downsizing and disinvestment. Adam Smith, ever the pragmatist, wrote that in addition to providing a defense from external threats and a fair and effective judicial system, the government has a responsibility to create and maintain public institutions and public works.…

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We're In The Money -- The Growing Importance of Lobbying and Political Giving 34:49

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Send us a text We begin by looking at banking as the financial services industry impacts everyone. Then we look at a dominant manufacturer – Boeing. Each of these companies have had years-long legal and ethical problems while spending millions on lobbying and political candidates. We end by showing the growing economic and political dominance of ve…