Episodes (Page 38)
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Pope criticizes global economy.
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Investigating the gay men wealth stereotype.
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Traffic accidents cause over 1 million deaths.
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Evidence-based approaches are superior to gut feelings for fighting poverty.
Actual Evidence
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Spontaneous order exists in activities like skating and ultimate frisbee.
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The internet has fewer rules and rulemakers than the physical world.
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College education correlates with improved happiness, health, and wealth.
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Examining the true economic and societal value of a college degree.
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Environmentalism is often oversimplified for political and marketing gain.
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The pet aftercare industry, especially cremation, is a booming business.
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Effective fundraising relies on understanding donor psychology and behavior.
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Answering listener questions on personal finance and decision-making.
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Historical lotteries offer insights into modern income inequality.
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Economists analyze the financial return on investment for raising children.
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Investigating the rise and fall of the carpal tunnel syndrome epidemic.
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Comparing suicide rates to murder rates and societal attention.
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Exploring the remarkable success of Lebanese immigrants globally.
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Humans are poor predictors of future events.
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Chicago's contributions beyond stereotypes.
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Society romanticizes passing family businesses to next generation without questioning if it's optimal