419. 68 Ways to Be Better at Life

One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

13 Okt 20221h 1min

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?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

6 Okt 202247min

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? Hosted by Simplecas...

29 Sep 202251min

Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

22 Sep 202254min

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

19 Sep 202246min

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, let...

15 Sep 202244min

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

8 Sep 202248min

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 a...

1 Sep 202259min