The podcast episodes discuss various aspects of government support programs for small businesses, with a focus on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first episode, Did pandemic business support work?, examines the effectiveness and issues with the PPP, such as lack of oversight and widespread fraud, while the second episode, Small Banks, Big Impact: How Linker Finance Helps Community Banks, highlights the role of community banks in supporting small businesses and the agricultural sector, and how fintech platforms like Linker Finance can enable these banks to better serve their local economies.

The podcasts explore the challenges and complexities involved in designing and implementing effective government support programs for small businesses, as well as the importance of community banking in fostering economic development and resilience.