110. Drawing from Life (and Death)
Artist Wendy MacNaughton knows the difficulty of sitting in silence and the power of having fun. She explains to Steve the lessons she’s gleaned from drawing hospice residents, working in Rwanda, and ...
22 Juli 20231h 1min
Extra: An Update on the Khan World School
Sal Khan returns to discuss his innovative online high school’s first year — and Steve grills a member of the school’s class of 2026 about what it’s really like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...
15 Juli 202324min
109. David Simon Is On Strike. Here’s Why.
The creator of "The Wire", "The Deuce", and other shows is leading the Writers Guild on the picket lines. He and Steve break down the economics of TV writing, how A.I. could change television, and why...
8 Juli 202358min
The Economics of Everyday Things: T. rex Skeletons
In the newest show from the Freakonomics Radio Network, host Zachary Crockett explores the hidden side of the things around us. This week: How do dinosaur bones emerge from the Upper Cretaceous period...
1 Juli 202318min
108. Ninety-Eight Years of Economic Wisdom
Robert Solow is 98 years old and a giant among economists. He tells Steve about cracking German codes in World War II, why it’s so hard to reduce inequality, and how his field lost its way. Hosted by...
24 Juni 202354min
107. Bringing Data to Life
Talithia Williams thinks you should rigorously track your body's data. She and Steve Levitt trade birth stories and bemoan the state of STEM education. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...
10 Juni 202358min
106. Will A.I. Make Us Smarter?
Kevin Kelly believes A.I. will create more problems for humanity — and help us solve them. He talks to Steve about embracing complexity, staying enthusiastic, and taking the 10,000-year view. Hosted ...
27 Maj 202356min
105. Can Data Keep People Out of Prison?
Clementine Jacoby went from performing in a circus to founding a nonprofit that works to shrink the prison population. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...
13 Maj 202351min
