Episodes (Page 21)
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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.
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Examining potential for a new Cold War with China.
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Debating priority access to ventilators for healthcare workers.
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Covid-19's shock to the global food supply system.
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Assessing the effectiveness of a $2 trillion economic aid package.
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Urban density's vulnerability to viral contagion.
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Social distancing's rapid undoing of economic and social habits.
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Economists argue rent control is a detrimental policy.