Applied Economics Podcasts:

Each of these podcasts delves into a particular issue and hopefully gives the listener a more nuanced understanding. Some of them summarise detailed reports, e.g. from the ESRI or OECD, which are difficult to read, and quite time-consuming. They are all intended to add to your knowledge with a minimum of effort.
Movie review of Capitalism: A Love Story  (Relevant to the Strand One investigation of the 2008 financial crash)

Relevant publications: