Episodes (Page 41)
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Politicians often tell voters what they want to hear, regardless of logic.
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Polls and surveys are unreliable predictors of future human behavior.
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Bounty systems, like paying for dead cobras, can backfire spectacularly.
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Questions whether digital innovations can match past economic growth drivers.
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Home baking, brewing, and knitting are inefficient but enjoyable activities.
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Online poker is a game of skill, proven by data and a federal judge.
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"Sleep No More" and Stanford Prison Experiment reveal human nature under pressure.
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West Virginia University explored selling beer at football games to curb public drunkenness.
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The shadow economy involves vast sums of money operating outside official records.
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Office environments present numerous distractions, challenging the notion of focused work.
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College education contributes to increased happiness, health, and financial well-being.
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Summertime sees a disproportionate number of fatal accidents.
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The economic value of a college degree is a subject of ongoing debate.
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Host cities often overstate the economic benefits of hosting the Olympics.
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Discusses how reputation is affected after death.
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Examines the effectiveness of paying students for grades.
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Answers listener questions on junk food and insurance.
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Compares UK Prime Minister's Question Time to US Congress.
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Explores using peer pressure and shame for good.
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Investigates the economics of low wages versus higher pay.