Buy, Borrow, Steal
Hidden Brain22 Jun 2020

Buy, Borrow, Steal

Policymakers have a tried-and-true game plan for jump-starting the economy in times of severe recession: Push stimulus packages and lower interest rates so Americans will borrow and spend. But economist Amir Sufi says the way we traditionally address a recession is deeply flawed. He argues that by encouraging "sugar-rush" solutions, the nation is putting poor and middle-class Americans and the entire economy at even greater risk. This week we look at the role of debt as a hidden driver of recessions, and how we might create a more stable system.


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Episode 48: Men: 44, Women: 0

Episode 48: Men: 44, Women: 0

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Episode 47: Give Me Your Tired...

Episode 47: Give Me Your Tired...

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Episode 46: Blessings in Disguise?

Episode 46: Blessings in Disguise?

We have lots of ways to describe the good that can come from bad: a blessing in disguise, a silver lining — but what if the bad thing was truly awful? This week on Hidden Brain, framing and re-framing...

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Episode 45: What Are The Odds?

Episode 45: What Are The Odds?

This week on Hidden Brain, coincidences. Why they're not quite as magical as they seem... and the reasons we can't help but search for meaning in them anyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

27 Sep 201627min

Trailer: Hidden Brain 2.0

Trailer: Hidden Brain 2.0

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Update: #AirbnbWhileBlack

Update: #AirbnbWhileBlack

A few months ago, Hidden Brain investigated claims that Airbnb users were facing discrimination on the platform. Now, we bring you an update on the company's response. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

20 Sep 201623min

Episode 44: Our Politics, Our Parenting

Episode 44: Our Politics, Our Parenting

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13 Sep 201621min

Episode 43: The Perils of Power

Episode 43: The Perils of Power

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