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518. Are Personal Finance Gurus Giving You Bad Advice? Oct 13, 2022

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One Yale economist certainly thinks so. But even if he’s right, are economists any better?

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517. Are M.B.A.s to Blame for Wage Stagnation? Oct 06, 2022

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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?

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Please Get Your Noise Out of My Ears (Ep. 439 Update) Sep 29, 2022

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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?

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516. Nuclear Power Isn’t Perfect. Is It Good Enough? Sep 22, 2022

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Liberals endorse harm reduction when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Are they ready to take the same approach to climate change?

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Extra: Ken Burns | People I (Mostly) Admire Sep 19, 2022

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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.

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515. When You Pray to God Online, Who Else Is Listening? Sep 15, 2022

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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’s hope not …

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This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update) Sep 08, 2022

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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.

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514. Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America Sep 01, 2022

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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 also enemies. Now he’s taking a hard look at corporate diversity programs. The common thread in his work? “I refuse to not tell the truth.”

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513. Should Public Transit Be Free? Aug 25, 2022

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It boosts economic opportunity and social mobility. It’s good for the environment. So why do we charge people to use it? The short answer: it’s complicated.

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Why Is U.S. Media So Negative? (Ep. 477 Replay) Aug 18, 2022

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Breaking news! Sources say American journalism exploits our negativity bias to maximize profits, and social media algorithms add fuel to the fire. Stephen Dubner investigates.

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