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>>colinp+(OP)
What I've figured out works wonderfully for me is to turn on an agri-commodities podcast where the most exciting news is something like the US soybean production unexpectedly falling 30% over the past 6 months.

Note ofcourse that for this to work, you need to be, like me, nowhere remotely interested in grain yields or commodity trading or work in related fields. I don't live in the US either. Nor do I have any business there. To put things in perspective, after listening to the podcast I had to Google why the world would possibly need so much soy sauce and only then discovered what a vital role soybean plays in the world economy.

I haven't found anything as soporific as listening to detailed stats on bushels of corn and tonnage of wheat presented by people who are earnestly interested in this. Played at 50% volume.

>>hannof+lP
The other day I've found a podcast on Medieval Walrus ivory trade. It's perfect for listening in bed and diving into a deep sleep.

It's not that it isn't interesting (it is!), but the soothing voice and calm delivery is the best sleeping aid I've had in many years!