Episodes (Page 19)
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Exploring the economics and science behind the global Covid-19 vaccine race.
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Steve Levitt interviews psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker.
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Sports gambling is moving into the legal market after a Supreme Court decision.
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Economist Kate Raworth argues GDP growth is a flawed goal.
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Supermarkets embody free-market capitalism but originated from government policy.
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Deforestation in the Amazon is a major environmental crisis.
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Racial discrimination is a widely acknowledged problem in America.
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Discussing the massive racial wealth gap in America and its causes.
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Christina Romer shares insights from the Great Depression and Great Recession.
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Maria Konnikova's journey from psychology PhD to professional poker player.
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The pandemic accelerates the telehealth revolution, making it mainstream.
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Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth explore age and happiness.
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Economists discuss policy options to prevent another Great Depression.
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Analyzing Covid-19's impact as the biggest job killer in a century.
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Addressing the inefficiency and time-wasting nature of most meetings.
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Kevin Kelly on why enthusiasm surpasses intelligence.
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University presidents discuss the future of college education.
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Humans have a natural negativity bias, favoring bad news.
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Discussing strategies for safely reopening a country.
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Rahm Emanuel on federal government power vs. city problem-solving.