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9 podcasts that will make you smarter in 30 minutes or less

Shana Lebowitz,Richard FeloniMar 30, 2017, 00:26 IST

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The rise of the short podcast has brought with it the rise of uber-efficient education.

You can be squished on the subway, folding your laundry, or waiting in line at the grocery store, and simultaneously learning about current events, human behavior, or economics.

Below, Business Insider has rounded up some of the best short podcasts out there - podcasts that somehow manage to fascinate, entertain, and teach you something cool in 30 minutes or less.

Whatever your current mood or interest, there's a program here for you.