Phil Dobbie
@phildobbie.bsky.social
Podcaster, radio guy, dad, husband, teller of bad jokes. Yes, I actually make a living from podcasting.
This week on the Debunking Economics Podcast Steve explains the interplay between government deficits, bond issuance and money supply. An often misunderstood dynamic. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/the-...
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM
This week on the Debunking Economics Podcast Steve explains the interplay between government deficits, bond issuance and money supply. An often misunderstood dynamic. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/the-...
Post Christmas/New Year is anecdotally the prime time for divorces and separations. On The Why Curve we look at what drives people apart with Dr Veronica Lamarche from the University of Essex. whycurve.com/episode/marr...
January 9, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Post Christmas/New Year is anecdotally the prime time for divorces and separations. On The Why Curve we look at what drives people apart with Dr Veronica Lamarche from the University of Essex. whycurve.com/episode/marr...
Happy new year. Will 2026 be the year of culture wars and the MAGA movie? We discuss with Sarah Atkinson from Kings College London on this week's Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/maga...
January 1, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Happy new year. Will 2026 be the year of culture wars and the MAGA movie? We discuss with Sarah Atkinson from Kings College London on this week's Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/maga...
On the Debunking Economics podcast this week, why interest rates are an ineffective control mechanism for the economy, yet governments leave central banks to it: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/the-...
January 1, 2026 at 10:56 AM
On the Debunking Economics podcast this week, why interest rates are an ineffective control mechanism for the economy, yet governments leave central banks to it: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/the-...
It's not difficult to see why major infrastructure projects, like water provision, should be in public hands. We've seen how the focus of private sector thinking is too short-term. More here: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/trou...
December 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It's not difficult to see why major infrastructure projects, like water provision, should be in public hands. We've seen how the focus of private sector thinking is too short-term. More here: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/trou...
The Anglican church is pulled by a more fundamentalist approach versus the drive to encourage greater participation. We talk top Rev Andrew McGowan from Yale University on the Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/angl...
December 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Anglican church is pulled by a more fundamentalist approach versus the drive to encourage greater participation. We talk top Rev Andrew McGowan from Yale University on the Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/angl...
Why Labour might hang on to Starmer for a while yet. Here’s one reason - listen to Rob Ford from Manchester University on The Why Curve for the other reasons: whycurve.com/episode/is-s...
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Why Labour might hang on to Starmer for a while yet. Here’s one reason - listen to Rob Ford from Manchester University on The Why Curve for the other reasons: whycurve.com/episode/is-s...
As the west cuts foreign aid is it time to rethink how it was working anyway? Listen in to the discussion with Steve Keen on this week’s Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/reth...
December 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
As the west cuts foreign aid is it time to rethink how it was working anyway? Listen in to the discussion with Steve Keen on this week’s Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/reth...
The Austrian school of economics. We define it, then Steve Keen explains what's wrong with it, on the Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/what...
December 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Austrian school of economics. We define it, then Steve Keen explains what's wrong with it, on the Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/what...
Will peace talks over Gaza ever get to second base? And will they deliver for the Palestinians? On The Why Curve we talk to Prof Simon Mabon from Lancaster University: whycurve.com/episode/what...
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Will peace talks over Gaza ever get to second base? And will they deliver for the Palestinians? On The Why Curve we talk to Prof Simon Mabon from Lancaster University: whycurve.com/episode/what...
One of the problems with the Austrian school of economics explained in 42 seconds. Listen in to the 40 minute explanation: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/what...
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
One of the problems with the Austrian school of economics explained in 42 seconds. Listen in to the 40 minute explanation: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/what...
Many see the UK as being in a public finance crisis with more money needed for health, welfare and pensions. How can governments balance these needs? On the Why Curve we talk to Peter Starke from the University of Southern Denmark about the European experience. whycurve.com/episode/can-...
December 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Many see the UK as being in a public finance crisis with more money needed for health, welfare and pensions. How can governments balance these needs? On the Why Curve we talk to Peter Starke from the University of Southern Denmark about the European experience. whycurve.com/episode/can-...
There are those who still believe Bitcoin is a currency and will become the world’s universal currency. Do they believe it or are they just talking the price up? Listen to me and Prof Steve Keen debunkingeconomics.com/episode/bitc...
December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
There are those who still believe Bitcoin is a currency and will become the world’s universal currency. Do they believe it or are they just talking the price up? Listen to me and Prof Steve Keen debunkingeconomics.com/episode/bitc...
There’s a hybrid war going on with Russia. On The Why Curve Dr Christian Kaunert from the JUni of South Wales says its likely Putin has been planning this for a long time: whycurve.com/episode/are-...
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
There’s a hybrid war going on with Russia. On The Why Curve Dr Christian Kaunert from the JUni of South Wales says its likely Putin has been planning this for a long time: whycurve.com/episode/are-...
Towns run by corporations rather than local councils? Sounds dystopian. But we are already half way there with freeports. Are we slowly privatising everything, democracy included? debunkingeconomics.com/episode/priv...
November 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Towns run by corporations rather than local councils? Sounds dystopian. But we are already half way there with freeports. Are we slowly privatising everything, democracy included? debunkingeconomics.com/episode/priv...
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Why is the BBC in semi-permanent crisis? There is clearly a campaign against it, but the corporation has made bad mistakes. So is there a need to rethink what it's for and how it works? Prof Simon Potter @bristoluni.bsky.social tells me and @phildobbie.bsky.social
whycurve.com/episode/bbc-...
whycurve.com/episode/bbc-...
BBC - Yet Another Crisis | The Why Curve
Why is the BBC in semi-permanent crisis? Is there a way the premier national and international broadcaster can escape a cycle of scandal and resignations?...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Why is the BBC in semi-permanent crisis? There is clearly a campaign against it, but the corporation has made bad mistakes. So is there a need to rethink what it's for and how it works? Prof Simon Potter @bristoluni.bsky.social tells me and @phildobbie.bsky.social
whycurve.com/episode/bbc-...
whycurve.com/episode/bbc-...
Mark Carney has a lot to fix in Canada. Perhaps he should have taken the easy option. Only kidding, of course, but what about his plan? Me and Steve Keen on this week's Debunking Economics podcast. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/oh-c...
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Mark Carney has a lot to fix in Canada. Perhaps he should have taken the easy option. Only kidding, of course, but what about his plan? Me and Steve Keen on this week's Debunking Economics podcast. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/oh-c...
Why is the BBC in semi-permanent crisis? Phil and Roger talk to Prof Simon Potter from Bristol University, author of “This is the BBC”. whycurve.com/episode/bbc-...
November 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Why is the BBC in semi-permanent crisis? Phil and Roger talk to Prof Simon Potter from Bristol University, author of “This is the BBC”. whycurve.com/episode/bbc-...
Inflation can be caused by wage demands. But does the central bank have the means to fix it? Phil and Steve Keen on the Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/wage...
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Inflation can be caused by wage demands. But does the central bank have the means to fix it? Phil and Steve Keen on the Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/wage...
Be honest, would you step in and be a hero if lives were threatened? Frank McAndrew from Knox College Illinois joins us on the Why Curve to talk about the sort of person willing to step into danger. Holding Out for a Hero - a fun listen. whycurve.com/episode/hold...
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Be honest, would you step in and be a hero if lives were threatened? Frank McAndrew from Knox College Illinois joins us on the Why Curve to talk about the sort of person willing to step into danger. Holding Out for a Hero - a fun listen. whycurve.com/episode/hold...
One concern of central banks is that inflation will go up because people think inflation will go up. Steve Keen says it’s a childish theory. Listen to the full discussion on inflation in this week’s Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/wage...
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
One concern of central banks is that inflation will go up because people think inflation will go up. Steve Keen says it’s a childish theory. Listen to the full discussion on inflation in this week’s Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/wage...
Is Donald Trump right on one thing, countries need to diversify, rather than buying in goods from countries displaying a short-term Ricardian comparative advantage? Watch or listen debunkingeconomics.com/episode/narr...
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Is Donald Trump right on one thing, countries need to diversify, rather than buying in goods from countries displaying a short-term Ricardian comparative advantage? Watch or listen debunkingeconomics.com/episode/narr...
In cinemas this Christmas
October 31, 2025 at 7:55 AM
In cinemas this Christmas
Are we losing local cultures to the homogenisation of silicon valley? How do we hang on to our local identities? A lively discussion with Dr Mike Hynes from the University of Galway. Listen here: whycurve.com/episode/flat...
October 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Are we losing local cultures to the homogenisation of silicon valley? How do we hang on to our local identities? A lively discussion with Dr Mike Hynes from the University of Galway. Listen here: whycurve.com/episode/flat...
Is Rachel Reeves doing all the wrong things when it comes to delivering growth? A lot of her policies and suggestions will draw money out of the economy, or slow down the speed of transactions. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/reev...
October 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Is Rachel Reeves doing all the wrong things when it comes to delivering growth? A lot of her policies and suggestions will draw money out of the economy, or slow down the speed of transactions. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/reev...