Best Ditch That Textbook Podcasts (2025)

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Top Economists: Don’t Study Economics! Ditch the textbooks, Understand Reality (They’re lying) 35:11

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel — the economic visualization software we reference in this episode — as a bonus if you’re accepted and join.) Top Economist Steve Keen sits down with Richard J. Murphy for an insightful conversation about why textbook economics so often fail in…

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"Mainstream economists proved wrong again" Top Economist 18:15

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel — the economic visualization software used in this video — as a bonus if you’re accepted and join.) Top Economist Steve Keen explains how government money is actually created — and why most of the money in circulation still comes from private b…

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Australian housing crash 2025 explained: Top Economist warns 15:32

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel — the economic visualization software used in this video — as a bonus if you’re accepted and join.) ---- Top Economist Steve Keen exposes how “help-to-buy” style policies in Australia (and beyond) inflated house prices, enriched landlords, and …

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"Use first principles to LEARN the economy" Top Economist 10:45

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel — the proprietary economic visualization software used in this video — as a bonus if you’re accepted and join.) Top Economist Steve Keen challenges reasoning by analogy and shows how to analyze the economy from first principles — the way engine…

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Episode 9: “Equity & CI: Why This Matters” 1:16:29

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Comprehensible Input isn’t just about language—it’s about equity, access, and giving every student a fair shot at success in your classroom. 🎯 Take our free CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your Comprehensible Input teaching level at https://imim.us/ciquiz. In this episode of Comprehend THIS! we’re diving into Equity & CI: Why This Matters with two…

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Adaptability Is Your Homeschool Superpower 13:30

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How many times have you set out to have a “consistent” homeschool, only to get derailed by spilled cereal, a surprise dentist appointment, or, let’s be real, your own epic meltdown? (Just me? Didn’t think so.) Let’s bust this myth right up front: Consistency in homeschool is NOT about never missing a day, nailing every lesson, and marching through …

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Episode 8: “CI Burnout? Been There.” 1:17:38

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Struggling with CI teacher burnout? Learn how to stay sustainable with Comprehensible Input strategies that actually work. 👉 Grab your free CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival In this episode of Comprehend THIS!, Scott Benedict sits down with guests Tracey Collazos and David Rice to talk honestly about the not-so-magical side of teaching…

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You’re an IDIOT if you think of economy like this: Top Economist 10:45

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel — the proprietary economic visualization software used in this video — as a bonus if you’re accepted and join.) Top Economist Steve Keen challenges reasoning by analogy and shows how to analyze the economy from first principles — the way engine…

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CI Stories - The Easy Way David Rice Turned Spanish Class Into Real Proficiency 1:07:27

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Discover how Spanish teacher David Rice transformed his classroom with Comprehensible Input (CI) and made proficiency feel achievable for every student. 👉 Want ready-to-use strategies, lesson plans, and tools for YOUR classroom? Grab the CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival The CI Story Series highlights everyday language teachers who hav…

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One Small Habit That Transforms Your Homeschool 25:22

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Are you drowning in interruptions, curveballs, or the chaos of real-life homeschooling—and wondering if you’ll ever get back to consistent days? You’re not alone, friend! This week on the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, I’m joined by DaLynn DeWitt—a South Texas homeschool mom of three, rodeo wife, and self-confessed “all or nothing” personality…

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“Neoclassicals proven wrong on money supply" Top Economist 9:37

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel™—the economic visualization tool used in this video—as a bonus if you’re accepted & join.) Top Economist Steve Keen dismantles the textbook “Money Multiplier” myth and shows—step by step—how banks actually create money using double-entry accoun…

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Gary’s Economics is wrong on Income: Top Economist warns 13:21

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel™ - my proprietary economic visualization software I used in the videos - as a free bonus, if you get accepted & join.) Top Economist Steve Keen reacts to Gary Stevenson’s viral “tax the rich” budget model—and shows where it breaks. The real bli…

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Episode 7: “Assessment Without the Headache” 1:14:21

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Tired of grading overload? Discover how to make assessment in the world language classroom stress-free, proficiency-based, and actually useful for students with guests Andy Dykema and Pat Rolfes. 🎒 Want more sanity-saving tools? Grab the CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival In this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we dive into “Assessment Wit…

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Homeschool Off Track? Time for a Reboot 13:52

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Raise your hand if your homeschool year already feels like it’s veering off course. (Don’t worry, mine’s up too.) Let’s be real: there’s no such thing as one smooth, perfectly consistent homeschool year. Enter…the homeschool reboot. This episode is your practical pep talk for starting over, with zero guilt. I break down why a homeschool reboot isn’…

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Episode 6: “When Your Department Side-Eyes Your CI” 1:05:08

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When your department side-eyes your comprehensible input teaching, it can feel isolating—this episode shares real strategies, survival tips, and encouragement for CI teachers. 🎁 Grab your free CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival — your go-to resource for staying confident and effective with comprehensible input in the classroom. In this …

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Mainstream & textbooks are telling a lie: Top Economist warns 13:11

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel™ - my proprietary economic visualization software I used in the videos - as a free bonus, if you get accepted & join.) This video challenges the textbook story that “zero interest rates boost spending” and that banks simply lend out savings. Us…

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Bonus: "What If They Just. Won’t. Talk?" 23:46

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Ever wonder what to do when your students just won’t talk in your world language classroom? 👉 Take our free CI Proficiency Quiz and assess your CI Proficiency Level here: https://imim.us/ciquiz In this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we dive into the universal teacher struggle: student silence. You’ll learn why forcing output usually backfires, how to…

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High School Foreign Language Credit, No Textbook Required 40:59

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Ready to actually use a foreign language in your homeschool—and give your high schooler credit for it? This episode is a breath of fresh air for every parent who’s ever tried to check the “foreign language” box…and wondered if anything was actually sticking. Today, I’m joined again by Adelaide Olguin, founder of Talkbox Mom, whose innovative progra…

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CI Stories: From Textbooks to Total Engagement—Vicki Schrader’s CI Story 1:27:18

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Discover how veteran ELL teacher Vicki Schrader transformed her classroom from grammar-heavy to fully Comprehensible Input (CI) and published four CI novels along the way. Get your monthly lifeline of ready-to-use CI lessons, activities, and assessments with the CI Survival Kit: https://imim.us/survival In this inspiring CI Story episode, Vicki Sch…

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Episode 5: “Reading Is My Secret Weapon” 1:19:12

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Discover why reading is the secret weapon for language teachers using Comprehensible Input, with insights from A.C. Quintero and Pat Rolfes. 📦 Want ready-to-use CI lesson plans, activities, and strategies? Grab the CI Survival Kit here: https://imim.us/survival In this episode of Comprehend THIS!, we’re joined by A.C. Quintero (teacher & author) an…

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Ray Dalio: US Economy is near collapse | Top Economist Reacts 13:49

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel™ - my proprietary economic visualization software I used in the videos - as a free bonus, if you get accepted & join.) In this video, I break down key arguments surrounding the economic ideas raised, highlighting where my analysis aligns closel…

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Rabbit Trails and Real Life: One Mom’s Journey 26:31

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Are you homeschooling a neurodivergent child, or just feeling like the “typical” homeschool advice doesn’t fit your real life? This episode is for all the mamas who secretly (or not-so-secretly) wish for a blueprint, but end up building a rollercoaster every single day. Today, I’m joined by Amie, a veteran mom of one, homeschooling her neurodiverge…

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Episode 4: “My Favorite CI Moves (When I Have Zero Prep Time)” 1:10:39

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Master zero-prep CI activities and emergency teaching strategies to save your language lessons when you have absolutely no time to plan. 🎯 Take our CI Proficiency Quiz and assess your CI Proficiency Level: https://imim.us/ciquiz In this episode, we share our favorite no-prep CI activities, quick fixes, and teacher survival moves for those inevitabl…

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Top Economist Warns: Trump’s reign feels like a dictatorship now 11:27

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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 7 Weeks, by applying here: https://www.stevekeen.com (Plus get Ravel™ - my proprietary economic visualization software I used in the videos - as a free bonus, if you get accepted & join.) After bad employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Trump immediately fired its chief — sending a chilling message…

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Episode 3: “No Grammar Drills, No Cry” 1:16:40

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Discover how to teach grammar in a CI classroom without boring drills or endless worksheets in this episode of Comprehend THIS! featuring Spanish teacher Chelsea Woodruff and French teacher Tara Ellsley. 🎯 Take our CI Proficiency Quiz and find out your CI Proficiency Level now: https://imim.us/ciquiz In Episode 3, No Grammar Drills, No Cry, we tack…

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Top Economist: The disconnect of economics from reality 16:19

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👉 If you enjoyed this video, you might also like my most popular video, "Don't Study Economics, Study THIS Instead" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7iCv_NsPE -- Who is Dr. Steve Keen? Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he h…

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Ditching the Overwhelm for Family Learning 23:52

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Are you craving more joy, flexibility, and real connection in your homeschool? Today’s episode is a deep-dive with Angela Huber, one of our own Homeschool Better Together community moms. Angela’s homeschool journey began like so many: She swore she’d never do it, then got thrown into elearning during 2020 (which, spoiler, did NOT spark joy). Fast-f…

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Episode 2: “First Wins, Weird Fails, and What I’d Do Again” 1:10:59

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Curious about how real teachers survive (and sometimes totally fail at) using Comprehensible Input? This episode delivers hilarious stories, first wins, and must-try strategies for your CI classroom. 🎉 Ready to kick off the year with clarity and confidence? Join our Back-to-School Bootcamp and get practical, CI-friendly tools to start strong: https…

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”Govt debt won’t bankrupt the US“ Top Economist Warns Elon 19:29

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👉 If you enjoyed this video, you might also like my most popular video, "Don't Study Economics, Study THIS Instead" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7iCv_NsPE -- Who is Dr. Steve Keen? Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he h…

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Special Episode: 5 Signs You’ve Got a Ho Hum Homeschool 12:11

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Is your homeschool running on autopilot and losing its spark? You're not alone, and you’re definitely not failing. In this special episode, I’m getting real about a syndrome I call the “Ho Hum Homeschool.” You know, when you’re doing all the things, color-coded planners, checklists, math, and reading, but somehow, none of it feels like actual learn…

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Episode 1: “How I Fell Into CI (and Survived)” 1:18:57

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If you’ve ever wondered how language teachers survive the messy switch to comprehensible input, this episode is your new teacher therapy. Ready to level up your teaching this year? Join our Back-to-School Bootcamp for practical CI strategies, fresh ideas, and real talk: https://imim.us/bootcamp In Episode 1, How I Fell Into CI (and Survived), I’m j…

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"Powell may crash US economy" Top Economist Warns Trump 18:27

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👉 If you enjoyed this video, you might also like my most popular video, "Don't Study Economics, Study THIS Instead" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7iCv_NsPE -- Who is Dr. Steve Keen? Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he h…

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How to Anchor Your Homeschool in Changing Times 31:23

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Are you facing a move and feeling completely overwhelmed about starting over with your homeschool? Maybe you’re wishing for some sense of rhythm and comfort when everything else around you is shifting. In this episode, I talk with Melaney Smith, a pastor’s wife and homeschool mom of three, about what it’s like to leave everything behind and begin a…

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Comprehend THIS! - Trailer 1:14

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Welcome to Comprehend THIS!, the podcast for language teachers who are tired of the same old textbook chatter and want the real talk instead. Every episode is like pulling up a chair in the copy room or leaning on the hallway wall at your favorite conference — except it’s not awkward, the coffee’s better (yours, not mine), and nobody’s grading you.…

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“Origin of the US trade deficit” Top Economist warns Trump 10:32

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👉 If you enjoyed this video, you might also like my most popular video, "Don't Study Economics, Study THIS Instead" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7iCv_NsPE -- Who is Dr. Steve Keen? Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he h…

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Homeschooling Through The Hardest Year Ever 27:36

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Ever feel like “life” is just too much to keep homeschooling going? This one’s for you. I sat down with Karissa Martin, a mom of four, seasoned homeschooler, and expert juggler who, this year alone, faced one family crisis after another: illness, caretaking, and more than a few emotional curveballs. But you know what? Not only did her family make i…

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Ted Cruz: "The Fed is Stupid" Top Economist Reacts 15:16

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👉 If you enjoyed this video, you might also like my most popular video, "Don't Study Economics, Study THIS Instead" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7iCv_NsPE -- Who is Dr. Steve Keen? Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he h…

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Is the US trade deficit Wise or Dumb? Top Economist reacts on Buffett vs Mosler 7:52

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👉 If you enjoyed this video, you might also like my most popular video, "Don't Study Economics, Study THIS Instead" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7iC... -- Who is Dr. Steve Keen? Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he has …

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Juggling Big Life Changes and Homeschool 35:28

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Are you in a season where homeschooling just feels… well, impossible? Juggling toddlers, moving houses, job changes—or maybe even facing heart surgery for your baby? Deep breath—friend, this episode is proof you really can keep going, even in the crazy! Today I’m joined by my friend, marketing pro, and veteran homeschool mom Tracey Matney. Tracey’s…

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Will Japan destroy the world economy? Top Economist Reacts 9:04

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👉 Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 17 Mins Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7iCv_NsPE -- Who is Dr. Steve Keen? Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he has been engaged in a David vs. Goliath battle against conventio…