Episodes (Page 17)
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Levin argues American institutions are losing trustworthiness.
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Robb questions the optimizing model of economic choice.
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Singer advocates for donating to reduce global poverty.
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Marty Makary discusses healthcare system's strange practices and predatory hospital fees.
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Robert Shiller introduces narrative economics, where beliefs shape economic behavior.
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Daniel Klein explores ethics of work and making the world better.
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Janine Barchas discusses Jane Austen's enduring reputation and lost books.
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Adam Minter explores the world of secondhand goods and their markets.
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Melanie Mitchell assesses current AI capabilities and future directions.
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Kimberly Clausing argues for progressive free trade policies.
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Joe Posnanski examines Harry Houdini's lasting fame and cultural impact.
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Binyamin Appelbaum links free-market ideology to rising inequality.
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Terry Moe analyzes educational reform in post-Katrina New Orleans.
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Gerd Gigerenzer discusses his book 'Gut Feelings' and the power of heuristics.
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Susan Mayer shares research on the limited impact of cash transfers on children in poverty.
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Keith Smith describes running a transparent, cash-pay surgery center without insurance.
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Rory Sutherland explores the 'magic' of advertising and branding in his book 'Alchemy'.
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Venkatesh Rao introduces 'Waldenponding,' a retreat from technology.
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Michele Gelfand differentiates between 'tight' and 'loose' cultures in her book.
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Susan Houseman argues manufacturing data is often misinterpreted.