Best Statistical Literacy Podcasts (2025)

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587 – Eisenhower Matrix Prioritization 16:14

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How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to cut through chaos, focus on what truly matters, and make faster, smarter decisions as a small business owner. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/587-eisenhower-matrix-prioritization/ Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? In this episode, Henry Lopez explains how to use the Eisenhower…

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2356 FBF: How Investors Profit When Homeownership Drops & Washington Post Op-Ed Analysis 33:47

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 474 published last February 9, 2015. Today on the Creating Wealth show, Jason talks about some of the latest things he is up to as well as talks about an interesting opinion article published by the Washington Post. He does not have a guest for today's show, so he does a deep dive into the real estate market an…

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2355: The Pass-Through Asset Truth: Why Massive Rent Increases Are Coming SOON and Long-Term Care Insurance with Aaron Miller 36:04

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Jason champions a view of real estate as a "packaged commodities" investment, emphasizing the financial advantage of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. They also stress the importance of adjusting financial figures for inflation, noting that reports of skyrocketing luxury home sales are misleading when not accounting for the dollar's diminished purch…

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Telling Stories with Maps: Allen Carroll on the Art of Map-Based Storytelling 29:46

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Welcome back to the show! In this week’s episode, I chat with Allen Carroll, former Chief Cartographer at National Geographic and part of Esri’s StoryMapsteam. We talk about his new book, Telling Stories with Maps, which explores how maps can communicate meaning, emotion, and narrative. Allen shares his journey from analog map design to interactive…

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Shingles Shot and Dementia: Could one vaccine protect your brain? 1:11:38

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What do chickenpox and shingles have to do with your brain? This week, we dig into two 2025 headline-grabbing studies that link the shingles shot to lower dementia rates. We start in Wales, where a birthday cutoff turned into the perfect natural experiment, and end in the U.S. with a multi-million-person megastudy. Featuring bias-variance Goldilock…

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R393 – Rethinking Hourly Worker Motivation 42:14

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Motivating hourly employees starts with a mindset shift. To do it well, it requires rethinking how we lead, communicate, and create purpose for hourly workers. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r393-rethinking-hourly-worker-motivation/ Host Henry Lopez and his original co-host and business partner David Begin explore what it really …

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2354 FBF: John Michael Greer – Externalities Examined & Explained with Author of 'The Wealth of Nature' 51:50

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 488, published last March 12, 2015. In Jason Hartman's introduction portion of the show, he answers a listener question about the due on sale clause and transferring your property into a single member LLC. Jason also welcomes guest John Michael Greer to the show. He is the author of several books with the most …

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2353: Booms, Doom, and the Real Picture: 2026 Prediction: Looking at the Data, Don't Expect Affordable Housing or a Booming Economy 40:22

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Jason focuses on the housing market and broader economic trends. He shares parts of a video by a financial YouTuber named Brian Kim, who presents data on home prices and mortgage interest rates, arguing that the market is resilient despite localized drops and that prices will likely continue to rise due to Federal Reserve rate cuts and quantitative…

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586 – The Power of Play in Business with Cas Holman 46:10

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Toy designer and educator Cas Holman explores how embracing play can unlock creativity, reduce stress, and help small business owners reframe failure as part of growth. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/586-cas-holman-play-in-business/ Cas Holman, renowned toy designer, educator, and author of Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, …

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2352 FBF: Sara Silverstein – How To Lie With Statistics and Ridiculous Correlations, Business Insider 41:01

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 475, published last February 11, 2015. In today's Creating Wealth show, Jason first talks about statistics and how so many people use it to manipulate others. He also talks about how there are still a few Meet the Masters home study courses left, so do not forget to order them now while supplies last! Sara Silv…

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2351: Doomers vs. Bears and Why the Empowered Investor Should Always Maintain Control 34:34

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Today, Jason offers investment guidance, beginning with a discussion on the United States housing market, noting the significant pent-up demand from would-be buyers due to high interest rates and low sales volume. He then promotes income property as the most historically proven asset class, emphasizing the benefit of inflation-induced debt destruct…

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Scary Bridge Study: Can fear make you horny? 1:04:33

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What if a haunted house makes your date look hotter? This week we dive into the infamous Scary Bridge Study — the 1970s classic that launched a thousand pop-psych takes on fear and lust. It’s the one with the swaying bridge, pretty “research assistant,” and phone number scrawled on torn paper. The study became legend, but how sturdy were its stats?…

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585 – Crafting Your Sales Pitch 18:56

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Learn a simple, repeatable framework for crafting an effective sales pitch that connects, communicates value, and inspires action. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/585-crafting-your-sales-pitch/ Crafting an effective sales pitch isn't about being slick or persuasive - it's about clarity, empathy, and storytelling. In this episode, …

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2350 FBF: John Gray - NY Times Bestselling Author of 'Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus' 58:04

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 270 published last July 24, 2012. Relationship expert and best-selling author, Dr. John Gray, joins Jason Hartman to talk about research studies and Dr. Gray's new work, "Boys to Men." Dr. Gray talks about how his observations have been backed up by and further explained by brain studies, showing obvious differ…

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2349: Massive Housing Demand Opportunity: How Declining Household Sizes and Marriage Rates Drive Real Estate Profits 31:49

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Jason discusses various economic and cultural trends impacting real estate investment. The core argument revolves around the decline in household size due to factors like lower marriage and fertility rates, the rise of feminism, and government policies like welfare programs, which consequently increases demand for housing units. Jason connects thes…

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584 – Essential Legal Tips with Wesley Henderson 43:46

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Attorney and entrepreneur Wesley Henderson shares practical legal insights every small business owner needs to protect their business and operate with confidence. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/584-wesley-henderson-legal-tips/ Disclaimer: The information in this episode is for general educational purposes only and does not consti…

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2348 FBF: Mitchell Zuckoff – How To Spot Bad Deals & The Original Ponzi Scheme with Author & Professor at Boston University 47:07

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 457 published last December 27, 2014. Jason is extremely excited about the upcoming Meet the Masters event and hopes you'll be able to join him this year. In his Creating Wealth intro, he talks about Houston, oil prices, the negatives of investing in North Dakota, and looking out for the crooks that just want t…

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2347: Co-Living Secrets: Unlocking 37% Annual ROI and 14% Cash-on-Cash Returns 31:40

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Today's episode is an excerpt from Jason's Wednesday masterclass podcast focusing on co-living as a real estate investment strategy, featuring an expert named Eric Halverson, focusing particularly on the Phoenix market. Jason explains his previous skepticism and newfound confidence in co-living due to the increasing housing shortage and shrinking a…

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Ultramarathons: Can vitamin D protect your bones? 58:50

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Ultramarathoners push their bodies to the limit, but can a giant pre-race dose of vitamin D really keep their bones from breaking down? In this episode, we dig into a trial that tested this claim – and found a statistical endurance event of its own: six highly interchangeable papers sliced from one small study. Expect missing runners, recycled figu…

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2346 FBF: The Implications of America's Past, Present & Future with Peter Zeihan Author of 'The Accidental Superpower' 48:13

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 442, published last November 22, 2014 Geography and demographic patterns prove their importance in the discussions featured on today's Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks to Peter Zeihan, author of The Accidental Superpower, about the many factors which have affected the economic and social growth of Amer…

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2345: Save $1,100 on Average: Lowering Your Home's Property Tax Bill with Ownwell CEO Colton Pace 17:03

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Jason interviews Colton Pace, the founder and CEO of OwnWell, who explains how his company helps homeowners reduce their property tax assessments through data mining and targeted marketing. Colton discusses the company's success rate in helping customers save money through property tax appeals, with their service operating on a contingency fee basi…

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Fiscal Policy, Data, and Democracy: Insights from Former CBO Director Doug Elmendorf 29:28

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Welcome back to the show! In this week's episode, I sit down with Doug Elmendorf, former director of the Congressional Budget Office, to talk about the impact of government shutdowns, the challenges of fiscal sustainability, and the importance of independent statistical agencies. We discuss how shutdowns ripple through the economy and people’s live…

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583 – Scaling a Software Startup with Joshua Talbert 42:10

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Engineer-turned-entrepreneur Joshua Talbert shares his journey from defense contractor to tech startup founder and CEO of MySherpas.ai. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/583-josh-talbert-software-startup/ In this episode, Henry Lopez interviews Joshua Talbert, co-founder and CEO of MySherpas.ai, about his entrepreneurial journey and…

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2344 FBF: Exporting Free Trade & Warfare with Sean Haugh - 2014 Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate in North Carolina 57:51

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 427 published last October 17, 2014 On today's Creating Wealth Show, Jason Hartman talks about the vital side of investing that is construction cost. As an investor within real estate, it's so important to know the situation, whether it be adjusting how much you pay contractors to match with the area itself or …

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2343: Long-Term Strategies for Ultimate Tax Deferral: Understanding Depreciation, Cost Segregation and Mastering 1031 Exchanges with Jack Evans 36:01

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Jason addresses investors, first focusing on personal finance issues like taxes then discusses the current state and future of the housing market. He shares optimistic news regarding Federal Reserve rate cuts and the resulting positive impact on housing demand, predicting a surge in potential buyers and subsequent bidding wars due to low inventory.…

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From Data Literacy to Storytelling: Insights from The Little Book of Data 34:27

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In this week's episode of the show, I sit down with Justin Evans, author of The Little Book of Data, to talk about what it means to truly think like a data person. Justin shares insights from his 20-year career in data and advertising, reflecting on why so many professionals struggle to embrace data and how his book helps break down those barriers.…

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P-Values: Are we using a flawed statistical tool? 1:13:26

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P-values show up in almost every scientific paper, yet they’re one of the most misunderstood ideas in statistics. In this episode, we break from our usual journal-club format to unpack what a p-value really is, why researchers have fought about it for a century, and how that famous 0.05 cutoff became enshrined in science. Along the way, we share st…

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582 – Broken Windows Theory for Small Business 14:14

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How small signs of disorder in your workplace can erode culture, safety, and customer trust, and how fixing them builds pride and small business success. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/582-broken-windows-theory/ In this episode Henry Lopez explores the Broken Windows Theory and its direct application to small business environment…

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2342 FBF: Big China with Consuelo Mack Host of 'WealthTrack' on PBS & Former Editor of 'The Asian Wall Street Journal Report' 36:42

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 431 published last October 28, 2014. The impact of technology and the future of development plays a big part in today's Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks about America's growing role in this changing society, and makes particular note of the ever-increasing contributions of Generation Y. Later, he invit…

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Economic Data Under Fire: Accuracy, Trust, and Transparency with David Wessel 28:48

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In this episode of the show, I talk with David Wessel from the Brookings Institution about the state of the US economy, the reliability of government statistics, and why trust in data matters more than ever. We cover the latest job numbers and what downward revisions mean, the pressures facing agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census…

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2341: The Influence of Charlie Kirk, Housing Shortage, Not Oversupply: Kevin Erdman Debunks the 2008 Great Recession Myth 50:53

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Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Jason talks about political violence and media coverage, followed by an analysis of the housing market and recent rate cuts. He introduced various investment opportunities, including co-living properties and home equity investments, while dis…