Episodes (Page 2)
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Revisiting the impact of air pollution on the brain.
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Discusses the perception of American decline amidst global conflicts.
01:00:51
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Richard Feynman's move to California.
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Richard Feynman's critical approach to 'lousy ideas'.
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The New York Times' success with Wordle.
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Composer David Lang describes the emotional rollercoaster post-world premiere.
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Debating Adam Smith's legacy and his alignment with modern political ideologies.
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Composer David Lang explores the meaning of money through an oratorio.
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Judy Faulkner, founder of Epic Systems, is a healthcare heavyweight.
Judy Faulkner
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NYC's mayor declared rats "public enemy number one."
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Investigating the potential fraud in Alzheimer's research.
Stephen Dubner
00:55:51
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Politicians often lie about taxes and the national debt.
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Kentucky's bourbon dominance stems from tradition and favorable conditions.
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Distracted driving linked to music listening on phones.
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PJ Vogt explores the debate over banning self-driving cars in Boston.
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Google's secret project birthed driverless car technology.
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Scammers exploit digital tools to supercharge old behaviors.
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Joel Mokyr explains how culture drives innovation, impacting economic progress.