Phil Dobbie
@phildobbie.bsky.social
Podcaster, radio guy, dad, former husband, teller of bad jokes. Yes, I actually make a living from podcasting.
Ten years ago tomorrow, I started something ...https://shows.acast.com/morningcall
August 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Ten years ago tomorrow, I started something ...https://shows.acast.com/morningcall
Is Andy Burnham on th right track with his focus on the government buying British? It's a good start says Prof. Steve Keen on this week's Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/burn...
August 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Is Andy Burnham on th right track with his focus on the government buying British? It's a good start says Prof. Steve Keen on this week's Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/burn...
Why does the UK have so many people in prison. Dr Jake Phillios from University of Cambridge says we should look to Norway for guidance: whycurve.com/episode/jail...
August 20, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Why does the UK have so many people in prison. Dr Jake Phillios from University of Cambridge says we should look to Norway for guidance: whycurve.com/episode/jail...
This might be impossible, but just asking the question? Do patents hold back innovation. Prof. Steve Keen and I look at ways of encouraging more innovation in this week's Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/ways...
August 18, 2026 at 11:18 PM
This might be impossible, but just asking the question? Do patents hold back innovation. Prof. Steve Keen and I look at ways of encouraging more innovation in this week's Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/ways...
Is President Trump mad, or simply applying madman theory? Dr James Boys From UCL on this week's podcast with Phil and Roger. whycurve.com/episode/trum...
June 5, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Is President Trump mad, or simply applying madman theory? Dr James Boys From UCL on this week's podcast with Phil and Roger. whycurve.com/episode/trum...
Has reality TV gone too far this time. With the help of Helen Wood from Aston University we explore the motivations and frailties of the participations, producers and the TV companies. And to the audience too! whycurve.com/episode/too-...
May 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Has reality TV gone too far this time. With the help of Helen Wood from Aston University we explore the motivations and frailties of the participations, producers and the TV companies. And to the audience too! whycurve.com/episode/too-...
Readying ourselves for the next global pandemic might be more to do with fixing up politics than needing advances in science. Dr Jeremy Rossman joins us on The Why Curve this week. whycurve.com/episode/read...
May 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Readying ourselves for the next global pandemic might be more to do with fixing up politics than needing advances in science. Dr Jeremy Rossman joins us on The Why Curve this week. whycurve.com/episode/read...
This week with @profstevekeen how overpriced housing cuts productive investment. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/cond...
May 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This week with @profstevekeen how overpriced housing cuts productive investment. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/cond...
Why is Reform UK so popular? And do the party leaders want the same thing their voters want? Dr Vladamir Bortun from Oxford University dissects the differences on this week's podcast: whycurve.com/episode/refo...
May 14, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Why is Reform UK so popular? And do the party leaders want the same thing their voters want? Dr Vladamir Bortun from Oxford University dissects the differences on this week's podcast: whycurve.com/episode/refo...
Can you really drive up productivity without innovation. Steve Keen this week talks about how, in an energy constrained world, productivity can only happen by getting more out of energy inputs. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/impr...
May 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Can you really drive up productivity without innovation. Steve Keen this week talks about how, in an energy constrained world, productivity can only happen by getting more out of energy inputs. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/impr...
Can you really drive up productivity without innovation. Steve Keen this week talks about how, in an energy constrained world, productivity can only happen by getting more out of energy inputs.
May 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Can you really drive up productivity without innovation. Steve Keen this week talks about how, in an energy constrained world, productivity can only happen by getting more out of energy inputs.
Nobody can ever accuse Steve Keen of being the master of understatement. Listen/watch the full podcast here: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/ener...
April 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Nobody can ever accuse Steve Keen of being the master of understatement. Listen/watch the full podcast here: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/ener...
Meanwhile in Ukraine - has it become the forgotten war, or is it part of a larger battle? David Galbreath, Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, joins us this week: whycurve.com/episode/mean...
April 9, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Meanwhile in Ukraine - has it become the forgotten war, or is it part of a larger battle? David Galbreath, Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, joins us this week: whycurve.com/episode/mean...
An increasing number of Americans are not happy with Trump and the war. Paul Whiteley from the Uni of Essex wonders whether they are having a Caesar moment: whycurve.com/episode/amer...
March 26, 2026 at 9:45 AM
An increasing number of Americans are not happy with Trump and the war. Paul Whiteley from the Uni of Essex wonders whether they are having a Caesar moment: whycurve.com/episode/amer...
When Trump has finished with Iran, is Cuba next? An easier win? Could it also be a good thing for the Cuban people. Prof Joseph Gonzalez on The Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/cuba...
March 20, 2026 at 7:25 AM
When Trump has finished with Iran, is Cuba next? An easier win? Could it also be a good thing for the Cuban people. Prof Joseph Gonzalez on The Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/cuba...
"markets simply don't know what to do because they don't know what the future holds." FT's Martin Wolf plays out the scenarios that could end the war. shows.acast.com/morningcall/...
March 20, 2026 at 5:34 AM
"markets simply don't know what to do because they don't know what the future holds." FT's Martin Wolf plays out the scenarios that could end the war. shows.acast.com/morningcall/...
Is Trump demonstrating that international law doesn't apply if you are big enough? Dr Ben Murphy joins us on The Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/the-...
March 12, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Is Trump demonstrating that international law doesn't apply if you are big enough? Dr Ben Murphy joins us on The Why Curve: whycurve.com/episode/the-...
As oil prices rise there will no doubt be more discussion about windfall taxes on oil companies. On the Debunking Economics podcast we discuss whether there's a better way for governments to reap the benefits of high energy costs. And more. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/beyo...
March 11, 2026 at 9:57 PM
As oil prices rise there will no doubt be more discussion about windfall taxes on oil companies. On the Debunking Economics podcast we discuss whether there's a better way for governments to reap the benefits of high energy costs. And more. debunkingeconomics.com/episode/beyo...
Are the benefits of a university education diminishing? Fees are up, salaries are not keeping up, then there's AI. Hear the discussion on this week's Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/is-e...
March 5, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Are the benefits of a university education diminishing? Fees are up, salaries are not keeping up, then there's AI. Hear the discussion on this week's Debunking Economics podcast: debunkingeconomics.com/episode/is-e...
If the US is engaging in gunboat diplomacy is now the time for China to apply the same rules? Andrew Latham , Senior Washington Fellow at the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy, joins Phil and Roger this week: whycurve.com/episode/gunb...
March 5, 2026 at 12:54 AM
If the US is engaging in gunboat diplomacy is now the time for China to apply the same rules? Andrew Latham , Senior Washington Fellow at the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy, joins Phil and Roger this week: whycurve.com/episode/gunb...
Former government special advisor Tom Skinner joins us on the Why Curve to look at ways of making Britain governable, because clearly, based on the last decade or so, it's not! whycurve.com/
February 28, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Former government special advisor Tom Skinner joins us on the Why Curve to look at ways of making Britain governable, because clearly, based on the last decade or so, it's not! whycurve.com/
Former government special advisor Tom Skinner joins us on the Why Curve to look at ways of making Britain governable, because clearly, based on the last decade or so, it's not! whycurve.com/
February 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Former government special advisor Tom Skinner joins us on the Why Curve to look at ways of making Britain governable, because clearly, based on the last decade or so, it's not! whycurve.com/
Will the internet survive as it is, or will governments and other interested parties turn it into the 'splinternet'?Scott Malcomson wrote a book on just that, and joins us on The Why Curve this week. whycurve.com/episode/welc...
February 20, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Will the internet survive as it is, or will governments and other interested parties turn it into the 'splinternet'?Scott Malcomson wrote a book on just that, and joins us on The Why Curve this week. whycurve.com/episode/welc...
Evolution is no longer confined to the haphazard vagaries of nature. On this week's Why Curve Adrian Woolfson says AI is taking us to a world of intelligent design for humans and other species. Are we ready for this? whycurve.com/episode/crea...
February 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Evolution is no longer confined to the haphazard vagaries of nature. On this week's Why Curve Adrian Woolfson says AI is taking us to a world of intelligent design for humans and other species. Are we ready for this? whycurve.com/episode/crea...
Evolution is no longer confined to the haphazard vagaries of nature. On this week's Why Curve Adrian Woolfson says AI is taking us to a world of intelligent design for humans and other species. Are we ready for this? whycurve.com/episode/crea...
February 5, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Evolution is no longer confined to the haphazard vagaries of nature. On this week's Why Curve Adrian Woolfson says AI is taking us to a world of intelligent design for humans and other species. Are we ready for this? whycurve.com/episode/crea...