Economic ideas, clearly explained.
The Decode Econ Podcast extends the work of Decode Econ into audio—breaking down the ideas, trends, and questions shaping work, policy, markets, and decision-making.
Each episode is designed to help listeners think more clearly about the economy and the forces shaping modern life.
A podcast built for clarity, not noise
Hosted by Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani—economist, educator, and trusted public voice on economic issues—the show brings research, teaching, and real-world context together in a format built for clarity.
Each episode takes a real economic question—from labor markets to monetary policy to everyday decision-making—and unpacks it in a way that is rigorous, grounded, and accessible.
No jargon. No partisan spin. Just the kind of thinking you would get from sitting down with an economist who actually wants you to understand.
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Topics on the show
Every episode connects economic theory to the real world people are living in right now.
Labor Markets
Jobs, wages, skills, and the forces reshaping how we work.
Policy & the Fed
How interest rates, inflation, and economic policy shape everyday life.
Personal Finance
Economic thinking applied to money, tradeoffs, and real-life decisions.
Economic Reasoning
Frameworks that help listeners think more clearly and question assumptions.
Education & Skills
The economics of learning, credentials, opportunity, and the future of work.
Reading the Data
How to understand reports, indicators, and headlines without being misled.
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