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Apr 2018
46m 54s

How Things Do (and Don’t) Become Popular...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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“Eat your veggies – they’re good for you!” Every parent has said that to a child and yet, as a parent, you probably shouldn’t. I start this episode of the podcast with some fascinating research about what to tell kids about healthy foods. (http://www.chicagobooth.edu/about/newsroom/press-releases/2014/2014-05-08) What if I told you that nothing really goes v ... Show More
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