Tyler Cowen and Russ Roberts on Nation, Immigration, and Israel
Can Israeli society survive the loss of universal military service? Will the deregulation of...
01:16:34
Tyler Cowen and Russ Roberts on Nation, Immigration, and Israel
Can Israeli society survive the loss of universal military service? Will the deregulation of...
01:16:34
Gregory Zuckerman on the Crazy Race to Create the COVID Vaccine
In the race for a COVID vaccine, how did a couple of companies who had never produced a...
01:22:55
Lorne Buchman on Creativity, Leadership, and Art
When we see Michaelangelo's David or the design of the Apple Store, we assume a genius with a...
01:09:14
Megan McArdle on Belonging, Home, and National Identity
After being stranded with a bunch of Brits for eight hours at a German airport in 2016,...
01:20:37
Michael Munger on Constitutions
More than we need rules, argues Michael Munger, we need rules about the rules. So does the United...
01:06:29
Frank Rose on Internet Narratives
Once it was The Shadow radio show; now it's the podcast Serial. Is every old storytelling medium...
01:08:35
Michael Faye and Paul Niehaus on GiveDirectly
Economic theory teaches that people make choices that provide them with the greatest benefit. So...
01:14:06
Nina Kraus on Hearing, Noise, and Of Sound Mind
We undervalue our sense of hearing and we under-appreciate the impact sweet sounds and disturbing...
01:12:27
Nina Kraus on Hearing, Noise, and Of Sound Mind
We undervalue our sense of hearing and we under-appreciate the impact sweet sounds and disturbing...
01:12:27
Eric Jacobus on the Art and Science of Violence
Stuntman and action designer Eric Jacobus joins EconTalk host Russ Roberts for a no-holds-barred...
01:27:19
Emily Oster on the Family Firm
Author and economist Emily Oster of Brown University talks about her book, The Family Firm, with...
01:02:12
Sandra Faber on the Future of the Earth
Of all the scenarios that keep astrophysicist Sandra Faber up at night, it's not the Earth's...
01:28:56
Jennifer Frey on Education, Philosophy, and the University
Philosopher Jennifer Frey of the University of South Carolina talks about the state of the...
01:05:53
Paul Bloom on Happiness, Suffering, and the Sweet Spot
Author and psychologist Paul Bloom of the University of Toronto talks about his book, The Sweet...
01:09:03
Rowan Jacobsen on Truffle Hound
Journalist and author Rowan Jacobsen talks about his book Truffle Hound with EconTalk host Russ...
01:07:43
Sam Quinones on Meth, Fentanyl, and the Least of Us
Author and journalist Sam Quinones talks about his book, The Least of Us, with EconTalk host Russ...
01:22:12
Arnold Kling on Reforming Government and Expertise
Economist and author Arnold Kling talks about improving government regulation with EconTalk host...
01:03:59
Noreena Hertz on the Lonely Century
Author and economist Noreena Hertz of University College London talks about her book, The Lonely...
01:05:06
David Henderson on the Essential UCLA School of Economics
Economist and author David Henderson talks about his book (co-authored with Steve Globerman) The...
01:07:21
Glen Weyl on Antitrust, Capitalism, and Radical Reform
Author and Microsoft executive Glen Weyl talks about radical reforms of capitalism with EconTalk...
01:05:55