Episodes (Page 13)
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Rowan Jacobsen discusses his book "Truffle Hound" and the world of underground fungi.
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Sam Quinones discusses the devastating impact of meth and fentanyl in his book "The Least of Us".
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Arnold Kling proposes reforms for government regulation and the administrative state.
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Noreena Hertz explores the rise of loneliness in "The Lonely Century".
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David Henderson discusses the "Essential UCLA School of Economics" and its key figures.
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Glen Weyl proposes radical reforms to capitalism to address corporate power concentration.
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Johann Hari critiques the medical establishment's view of depression in "Lost Connections".
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Bret Devereaux discusses the reality of ancient Greece and Rome versus popular portrayals.
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Michael Heller and James Salzman examine the complexities of ownership in "Mine!".
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Nicholas Wapshott discusses the influential economists Samuelson and Friedman.
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Michael Munger discusses free markets, acknowledging their flaws but championing them as the best system for poverty reduction and wealth creation.
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Jonathan Rauch explores how the internet and social media have altered the 'Constitution of Knowledge,' our norms for testing ideas.
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James Heckman examines inequality and economic mobility, finding little difference between the US and Denmark despite welfare state efforts.
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Michael Easter argues modern life's excessive comfort contributes to anxiety and depression, advocating for embracing challenges.
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Don Boudreaux critiques the pandemic response, calling lockdowns an overreaction with high costs and little benefit.
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Claudia Hauer discusses 'Strategic Humanism,' exploring war, rage, and terrorism through a humanist lens.
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Sebastian Junger reflects on freedom after a challenging walk, exploring the tension between liberty and connection.
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Anja Shortland analyzes the economics of stolen art, tracing its path from theft to legitimate markets.
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Donald Shoup criticizes destructive parking policies, advocating for market-based pricing for curbside spots.
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Ian Leslie argues that conflict is essential for finding the right answers and solutions.