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Back to Search518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice?
Episode 518
One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better?
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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation?
Episode 517
New research finds that bosses who went to business school pay their workers less. So what are M.B.A. programs teaching — and should they stop?
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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update)
The pandemic provided city dwellers with a break from the din of the modern world. Now the noise is coming back. What does that mean for our productivity, health, and basic sanity?
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Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough?
Episode 516
Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change?
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Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire
The documentary filmmaker, known for The Civil War, Jazz, and Baseball, turns his attention to the Holocaust, and asks what we can learn from the evils of the past.
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Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening?
Episode 515
The pandemic moved a lot of religious activity onto the internet. With faith-based apps, Silicon Valley is turning virtual prayers into earthly rewards. Does this mean sharing user data? Dear God, le…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update)
As the Biden administration rushes to address climate change, Stephen Dubner looks at another, hidden cost of air pollution — one that’s affecting how we think.
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Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America
Episode 514
The controversial Harvard economist, recently back from a suspension, “broke a lot of glass early in my career,” he says. His research on school incentives and police brutality won him acclaim — but …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
513. Should Public Transit Be Free?
Episode 513
It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated.
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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? (Ep. 477 Replay)
Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates.
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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago