In a time of volatile politics and chaotic news cycles, it can be hard to separate the signal from the noise, to stay informed without getting completely and totally overwhelmed. 

Which is why, despite recent talk of a “podcast bubble,” the medium is exactly what we need right now. Podcasts can slow down and really study a topic or event, bringing in the kind of nuance that’s too often lacking in our current discourse.

Sure, partisan political podcasts — from the Crooked Media/”Pod Save America” crew on the left to Ben Shapiro’s show on the right — are still incredibly popular, as are news podcasts that dip into politics, like the New York Times‘ “The Daily.”  Read more…

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Source: Mashable | 10 political podcasts to help you keep your sanity before the midterms

Go to business school, they said. It will widen your network, boost your credibility, and enhance your earning potential, they said.

While all these things ring true, going to B-school requires shelling out Big Bucks and dedicating a few years of your life to hitting the books, attending classes, and breaking your back completing dissertations — which to some people might seem like a Very Bad Idea™ indeed.

If you don’t think the MBA route is right for you, there are still a myriad of options available that can aid in enhancing your business skills. Here are some of the online classes that can get you started: Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Level up your business skills by taking an online course