Episodes (Page 4)
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A modern whaler details his hunting methods.
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Lessons from whales on clean energy and harmony.
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Despite low demand, some countries maintain whaling industries.
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The U.S. once dominated the global whale market.
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Tipping remains a prevalent, albeit inconsistent, payment method.
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Candles remain a $10 billion industry despite electric light.
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Tony Blinken discusses global politics and foreign policy.
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Delaware's dominance for company incorporation is challenged.
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Playwright David Adjmi discusses his creative journey.
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Gulf States and China invest heavily in sports.
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Maria Konnikova transitioned from psychology to poker.
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Cory Booker discusses the politics of fear and hope.
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America's aging population is growing, with a focus on improving 'healthspan'.
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Exploring the concept of spite and whether it is a motivating factor.
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Life in the Middle Ages had its appeals, despite hardships.
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The global fear has shifted from overpopulation to declining birth rates.
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A pencil's creation illustrates complex global manufacturing processes.
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The British Museum's director aims for the institution to be a national conscience.
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Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee discusses economic policy and Fed independence.
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Commodity traders profit from global instability, war, and sanctions.