# Ep. 470 Just a Guess Wrapped in a Spreadsheet: Stop Predicting the Future and Start Auditing

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Podcast: [Good Morning, Money!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-morning-money-6980643)
Published: 2026-05-22T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 81

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