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125. It’s Crowded at the Top
Episode 125
Why is unemployment still so high? It may be because of something that happened well before the Great Recession.
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12 years, 10 months ago
124. Running to Do Evil
Episode 124
An interview with Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, whose younger brother turned him in -- and what it says about the Boston bombers.
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12 years, 10 months ago
123. Help Wanted. No Smokers Need Apply
Episode 123
In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- …
12 years, 10 months ago
122. How Much Does Your Name Matter?
Episode 122
A kid's name can tell us something about his parents -- their race, social standing, even their politics. But is your name really your destiny?
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12 years, 11 months ago
121. The Tax Man Nudgeth
Episode 121
Real tax reform may or may not ever happen. In the meantime, how about making the current system work a bit better?
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12 years, 11 months ago
120. 100 Ways to Fight Obesity
Episode 120
Freakonomics asks a dozen smart people for their best ideas. Get ready for a fat tax, a sugar ban, and a calorie-chomping tapeworm.
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12 years, 11 months ago
119. How Money Is March Madness?
Episode 119
The NCAA basketball tournament grabs a lot of eyeballs, but turning them into dollars hasn't always been easy -- even when the "talent" is playing fo…
12 years, 11 months ago
118. Parking Is Hell
Episode 118
There ain't no such thing as a free parking spot. Somebody has to pay for it -- and that somebody is everybody.
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13 years ago
117. When Is a Negative a Positive?
Episode 117
Sure, we all like to hear compliments. But if you're truly looking to get better at something, it's the negative feedback that will get you there.
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13 years ago
116. Women Are Not Men
Episode 116
In many ways, the gender gap is closing. In others, not so much. And that's not always a bad thing.
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13 years ago