Ralph Ranalli
@ralphranalli.bsky.social
Podcast host, producer, writer, and editor. Solution seeker. Unshakably committed to fundamental decency and compassion-centered values based on universal human rights. “Speak bravely, listen generously.”
When Dani Rodrik was a guest on my old podcast (PolicyCast), he said "neoliberalism is just bad economics." I got to circle back to that in depth with Princeton U economist Atif Mian in the latest episode of Economics for Inclusive Prosperity. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Distribution matters: Why record inequality is a big macroeconomic problem
Podcast Episode · Economics for Inclusive Prosperity · 01/28/2026 · 48m
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January 30, 2026 at 11:54 AM
When Dani Rodrik was a guest on my old podcast (PolicyCast), he said "neoliberalism is just bad economics." I got to circle back to that in depth with Princeton U economist Atif Mian in the latest episode of Economics for Inclusive Prosperity. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Check out Economics for Inclusive Prosperity co-director and Harvard economist Dani Rodrik on the "Capitalisn't" podcast with UChicago economist Luigi Zingales and co-host Bethany McLean. Dani talks about future of the service sector and his new book. #efip
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Can We Build a Middle Class Without Factories? - ft. Dani Rodrik
Podcast Episode · Capitalisn't · 01/22/2026 · 42m
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January 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Check out Economics for Inclusive Prosperity co-director and Harvard economist Dani Rodrik on the "Capitalisn't" podcast with UChicago economist Luigi Zingales and co-host Bethany McLean. Dani talks about future of the service sector and his new book. #efip
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Most people think economics is too hard. But working with some of the world's greatest public policy minds, I've learned that understanding economics is key to understanding the big issues we face as a society. Please listen to my new podcast: "Economics for Inclusive Prosperity."
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January 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Most people think economics is too hard. But working with some of the world's greatest public policy minds, I've learned that understanding economics is key to understanding the big issues we face as a society. Please listen to my new podcast: "Economics for Inclusive Prosperity."
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We need to stop talking in euphemisms.
January 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM
We need to stop talking in euphemisms.
The relationship between Trump/MAGA and the military is roughly the same as a teenage sociopath and the gun he just stole from his family's gun safe.
January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The relationship between Trump/MAGA and the military is roughly the same as a teenage sociopath and the gun he just stole from his family's gun safe.
“Fear of appearing biased, a rigid devotion to both-sidesism, or a frog-in-boiling-water tolerance for anti-democratic behavior have pushed too many newsrooms into retreat.” www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/from...
From both-sidesism to backbone
"Fear of appearing biased, a rigid devotion to both-sidesism, or a frog-in-boiling-water tolerance for anti-democratic behavior have pushed too many newsrooms into retreat."
www.niemanlab.org
December 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
“Fear of appearing biased, a rigid devotion to both-sidesism, or a frog-in-boiling-water tolerance for anti-democratic behavior have pushed too many newsrooms into retreat.” www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/from...
Happy International Human Rights Day to all who celebrate! And to those that don't, it's never too late to start. #humanrights
December 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Happy International Human Rights Day to all who celebrate! And to those that don't, it's never too late to start. #humanrights
I hear a lot about having constructive conversations despite disagreement these days, but I haven't fully figured out how principle-centered people can meaningfully converse with transaction-centered ones. Interested to hear others' thoughts on this.
December 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I hear a lot about having constructive conversations despite disagreement these days, but I haven't fully figured out how principle-centered people can meaningfully converse with transaction-centered ones. Interested to hear others' thoughts on this.
The evolution of legacy media from mostly advertising-supported to subscriptions has driven what may best be called "sycophantic journalism." Basically, it's news organizations giving subscribers what they want instead of convincing them that the information they need is what they want.
December 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The evolution of legacy media from mostly advertising-supported to subscriptions has driven what may best be called "sycophantic journalism." Basically, it's news organizations giving subscribers what they want instead of convincing them that the information they need is what they want.
Having an actress twirl oddly behind some random glass water-filled containers may work for a Dior commercial, but what do the New York Times editors think it adds to a feature story? I'm mystified. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/m...
Kristen Stewart Wants to Blow Up the Myth of the Brilliant Male Actor
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December 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Having an actress twirl oddly behind some random glass water-filled containers may work for a Dior commercial, but what do the New York Times editors think it adds to a feature story? I'm mystified. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/m...
I got an email solicitation from an AI company that "needs freelance writers." Why would an AI company need freelance writers?
December 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I got an email solicitation from an AI company that "needs freelance writers." Why would an AI company need freelance writers?
You can either be an American or an authoritarian. You cannot be both. Choose.
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
You can either be an American or an authoritarian. You cannot be both. Choose.
I make it a policy to eschew schadenfreude. But every policy has exceptions.
November 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I make it a policy to eschew schadenfreude. But every policy has exceptions.
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Maine's Jared Golden will not seek reelection. He's facing a primary challenge from the populist left.
Jared Golden: I won’t seek reelection. Here’s why.
"What I could accomplish in this increasingly unproductive Congress pales in comparison to what I could do in that time as a husband, a father and a son."
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November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Maine's Jared Golden will not seek reelection. He's facing a primary challenge from the populist left.
Rest in peace, Setti Warren. Know the work continues even in your absence, which is keenly felt.
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Rest in peace, Setti Warren. Know the work continues even in your absence, which is keenly felt.
Not the story I wanted to read after watching "A House of Dynamite" last night. theconversation.com/nuclear-powe...
Nuclear-powered missiles: An aerospace engineer explains how they work – and what Russia’s claimed test means for global strategic stability
The Russian military claims to have flown its Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile 8,700 miles over 15 hours.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Not the story I wanted to read after watching "A House of Dynamite" last night. theconversation.com/nuclear-powe...
Coming soon. Stay tuned.
#inclusiveprosperity
#inclusiveprosperity
October 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Coming soon. Stay tuned.
#inclusiveprosperity
#inclusiveprosperity
True leaders protect vulnerable people. Like Jesus did.
October 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
True leaders protect vulnerable people. Like Jesus did.
We need to stop giving each other permission to act against our collective interest.
October 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We need to stop giving each other permission to act against our collective interest.
Higher education and public education are the war department for the War on Ignorance.
October 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Higher education and public education are the war department for the War on Ignorance.
Happy International Podcast Day! Just the time to remind you that, sometime in late October or early November, I'll be hosting a new podcast on the economics of inclusive prosperity. Stay tuned!
September 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy International Podcast Day! Just the time to remind you that, sometime in late October or early November, I'll be hosting a new podcast on the economics of inclusive prosperity. Stay tuned!
Racism is immoral. It needs to be opposed, not capitulated to, no matter how expedient capitulation might be.
September 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Racism is immoral. It needs to be opposed, not capitulated to, no matter how expedient capitulation might be.
Stand up for something important today, even if it's hard.
September 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Stand up for something important today, even if it's hard.