This Is How Electricity Rates Are Actually Set
Utilities in the US have a couple big jobs to do. On the one hand, they need to deliver affordable and reliable power to their customers. On the other hand, they also need to maintain and upgrade huge...
9 Jan 202543min
What It Felt Like When Everyone Was Hopeful, Happy, and Rich
If you look at various surveys, Americans feel grim about the state of the economy. But even outside of the economy itself, you see negative readings for faith in various American institutions. Pessim...
6 Jan 202543min
This Is How China Builds So Much Nuclear Power
In the US right now, there is a lot of talk about a so-called "nuclear revival." But it remains to be seen whether we'll see a meaningful uptick in actual power generation, from either new reactors, o...
3 Jan 202546min
The Odd Lots AMA Episode: Tracy and Joe Answer Listener Questions
As is becoming something of an annual tradition here, we recently asked Odd Lots listeners to send in any questions they have about the show to Tracy and Joe, via voice memo. We took as many as we cou...
2 Jan 202529min
The 10 Most Interesting Things We Learned on Odd Lots in 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, Tracy and Joe once again look back at the year that was in Odd Lots. On this final episode of the year, we revisit 10 of the most fascinating, surprising and unforgettable fac...
30 Des 202433min
Odd Lots Talks Beak Capitalism on Money Stuff Talking Chicken
Back in November, we released our series called Beak Capitalism, which took a look at the entire US economy through the lens of chicken. Then we went on the Money Stuff podcast, hosted by Matt Levine ...
27 Des 202439min
Jennifer Granholm on What Will Survive of Biden's Energy Legacy
The Biden administration made energy and climate a centerpiece of its administration, most notably through the Inflation Reduction Act. At the same time, we’ve seen a boom in US oil and gas production...
26 Des 202439min
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly Explains the 'Hawkish Cut'
Last week, the Federal Reserve cut benchmark rates by 25 basis points, but simultaneously signaled a slower pace of cuts for next year. The guidance surprised markets and sparked a selloff in both sto...
23 Des 202450min
