Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive... more
It’s been in development for five years and has at least a year to go. On the eve of its... more
In an episode from 2012, we looked at what "Sleep No More" and the Stanford Prison Experiment can tell us... more
A hit like "Hamilton" can come from nowhere while a sure bet can lose $20 million in a flash. We... more
It has become fiendishly expensive to produce, and has more competition than ever. And yet the believers still believe. Why?... more
Why do so many promising solutions in education, medicine, and criminal justice fail to scale up into great policy? And... more
There is no sludgier place in America than Washington, D.C. But there are signs of a change. We’ll hear about... more
Insurance forms that make no sense. Subscriptions that can’t be cancelled. A never-ending blizzard of automated notifications. Where does all... more
The quirky little grocery chain with California roots and German ownership has a lot to teach all of us about... more
Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes... more
Lina Khan, the youngest F.T.C. chair in history, reset U.S. antitrust policy by thwarting mega-mergers and other monopolistic behavior. This... more
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