Episodes (Page 19)
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Debate on $15 federal minimum wage: poverty reduction vs. job loss.
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Legalized marijuana offers a natural experiment for economists.
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Steve Levitt learns about 'goal conflict' from Angela Duckworth.
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Medicare covers costly dialysis treatment regardless of age.
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U.S. healthcare shifted from a calling to a profit-driven industry.
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Many policy solutions fail to scale effectively.
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New York City's reinvention relies on strong networks and information.
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Behavioral science explores psychological resets for lasting change.
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Standard intersections are dangerous, costly, and time-consuming.
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Charles Blow proposes a "reverse migration" for Black Americans to the South.
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Researchers explore the causes and implications of boredom.
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Former GE CEO Jeff Immelt discusses the company's decline.
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Fear of asking personal questions about money, sex, and politics is common.
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Mortician Caitlin Doughty critiques the modern funeral industry.
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Cancer research faces challenges despite significant progress.
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Disgust is a powerful biological response with potential downsides.
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Policies intended to help children may have unintended negative consequences.
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Highlights from "People I (Mostly) Admire" are featured.
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Societies with high social trust are healthier and wealthier.
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Dubner and Duckworth discuss seeking comfort in the familiar during crises.