Across universities today, raw GPAs treat an A in advanced econometrics the same as an A in introductory film studies. Standard grading systems inadvertently penalize students who challenge themselves and reward those who course-shop.
In this episode, we speak with Harvard Business School Professor Scott Kominers about his recent paper that looks at how mat ... Show More
Jul 2
The Economic Cost of Populism
While we take a quick summer break, we wanted to re-release an episode that felt timely, given the rise of right-wing populism around the world. More than 25 percent of countries around the world are currently governed by populists, from Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, to Donald ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2021
How Democratic Is American Democracy?
By 2040, 70% of Americans could be represented by just 30 Senators. And twice in the last two decades, a Republican president has lost the popular vote but won the White House. America's government was built to protect the rights of political minorities, but some critics say the ... Show More
15m 11s
Nov 2024
S6E4: Charisma vs. Policy: What Drives Voter Decisions?
SummaryIn this episode of the Generally American podcast, we discuss the recent election results, reflecting on the implications for the Democratic Party and the political landscape in the U.S. We explore themes of voter turnout, the role of charisma in politics, and the challeng ... Show More
51m 6s