In response to lengthy Ben's prattle

I haven't stayed nearly as current with podcasts as Mr. Meek, but appreciate the recommendations.  That is an area that I could use to broaden the variety of political/economic media consumption.  The main audio that I've taken in is NPR's This American Life, often left-leaning but frequently interesting.  I've been pretty absorbed in textbooks lately but have read a couple of decent books recently:

Henry Kissinger's On China - providing history and insight into Sino-American political and economic relations.
The Real Romney - I borrowed this from mi madre while I was back in the States last week.  So far it has been a pretty evenhanded look at Mitt.  Part's have made me more excited about his possible Presidency, and some parts less.
Poor Economics - Fascinating book about microfinance/credit that I read in preparation for my upcoming dissertation.  The authors conducted an in-depth survey on the effectiveness of microfinance in India.  I strongly recommend it.

As for blogs, I've been following:

Ann Althouse, a center-right leaning Law prof from Wisconsin.  I find she always provides interesting insights into all Wisconsin and national legal/political news.
Cato@Liberty for a libertarian perspective
Confessions of a Supply-side Liberal - this one is new to my rotation, but I've been pleased with it thus far.
Democracy in America - A center-left perspective from the Economist 
Donald Marron - For the inner fiscal policy wonk in me
Greg Mankiw - Harvard's famous Intro. to Econ prof, former Bush 43 economic adviser
John Lott - For examples of how guns are used for good. He's a U of Chicago prof.  I frequently feel his perspective is a little to much on the right for my tastes.
Becker-Posner - the blog of Gary Becker and Richard Posner, two Nobel Laureates debate on economic issues. Always enjoyable and interesting.
The Grumpy Economist - John Cochrane's (a fabulous Harvard Economics fauculty) views on Macro issues
The Money Illusion - Scott Sumner, one of the best perspectives on Macro issues and nearly always providing the opposing view to Paul Krugman.

I also enjoy the weekly interview from the WSJ. 

Jonny?