I found Mazzucato's Entrepreneurial State argument highly valuable in this day and age. I'll definitely check out this pod.

Big4 consultancies are decently desirable graduate hirers in my country, despite paying low, demanding long hours, and providing low value training. That's not to mention the malpractice scandals.

The fact that a graduate consultant gig is more respected than teaching roles and government positions shows the rot that's set in over the past 40 years.