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Episode 545
Gun control, abortion rights, drug legalization — it seems like every argument these days claims that if X happens, then Y will follow, and we’ll all be doomed to Z. Is the slippery-slope argument a …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
544. Ari Emanuel Is Never Indifferent
Episode 544
He turned a small Hollywood talent agency into a massive sports-and-entertainment empire. In a freewheeling conversation, he explains how he did it and why it nearly killed him.
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Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Make Me a Match (Ep. 209 Update)
Sure, markets work well in general. But for some transactions — like school admissions and organ transplants — money alone can’t solve the problem. That’s when you need a market-design wizard like Al…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
543. How to Return Stolen Art
Episode 543
Museums are purging their collections of looted treasures. Can they also get something in return? And what does it mean to be a museum in the 21st century? (Part 3 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
542. Is a Museum Just a Trophy Case?
Episode 542
The world’s great museums are full of art and artifacts that were plundered during an era when plunder was the norm. Now there’s a push to return these works to their rightful owners. Sounds simple, …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
541. The Case of the $4 Million Gold Coffin
Episode 541
How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 o…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay)
Whether it’s a giant infrastructure plan or a humble kitchen renovation, it’ll inevitably take way too long and cost way too much. That’s because you suffer from “the planning fallacy.” (You also hav…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think
Episode 540
Every language has its taboo words (which many people use all the time). But the list of forbidden words is always changing — and those changes tell us some surprising things about ourselves. Note: T…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
539. Why Does One Tiny State Set the Rules for Everyone?
Episode 539
Delaware is beloved by corporations, bankruptcy lawyers, tax avoiders, and money launderers. Critics say the Delaware “franchise” is undemocratic and corrupt. Insiders say it’s wildly efficient. We s…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
538. A Radically Simple Way to Boost a Neighborhood
Episode 538
Many companies say they want to create more opportunities for Black Americans. One company is doing something concrete about it. We visit the South Side of Chicago to see how it’s working out.
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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago