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549. The First Great American Industry
Episode 549
Whaling was, in the words of one scholar, “early capitalism unleashed on the high seas.” How did the U.S. come to dominate the whale market? Why did …
2 years, 8 months ago
548. Why Is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?
Episode 548
Actually, the reasons are pretty clear. The harder question is: Will we ever care enough to stop?
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2 years, 8 months ago
Why Did You Marry That Person? (Ep. 511 Replay)
Sure, you were “in love.” But economists — using evidence from Bridgerton to Tinder — point to what’s called “assortative mating.” And it has some un…
2 years, 8 months ago
547. Satya Nadella’s Intelligence Is Not Artificial
Episode 547
But as C.E.O. of the resurgent Microsoft, he is firmly at the center of the A.I. revolution. We speak with him about the perils and blessings of A.I.…
2 years, 8 months ago
546. Are E.S.G. Investors Actually Helping the Environment?
Episode 546
Probably not. The economist Kelly Shue argues that E.S.G. investing just gives more money to firms that are already green while depriving polluting f…
2 years, 8 months ago
545. Enough with the Slippery Slopes!
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…
2 years, 9 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 a…
2 years, 9 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. T…
2 years, 9 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 ce…
2 years, 9 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 the…
2 years, 10 months ago